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2024 Small Business Trends

Your guide to navigating the biggest trends for small businesses in 2024.

Set Your Small Business Up for Success in 2024

As the new year approaches, many small businesses are preparing to revamp their strategies and jump on new trends to boost their growth. Here are some expert insights on improving your business and making 2024 your strongest year ever.

Featured

The Must-Know Ways Small Business Will Change in 2024

Business leaders share their expert predictions on how the state of small business will change this coming year.

Personal Growth

Thrive

How to Be a Better Entrepreneur in 2024

Entrepreneurs need to be on top of consumer trends and network to meet the challenges and opportunities of 2024.

Thrive

How to Be a Better Boss in 2024

Flexible, empathetic leadership can help employees stay engaged and positive during 2024 (and beyond).

Sales and Marketing

Strategy Small Business Trends That Will Impact Your Sales in 2024

Sales 5 Smart Ways to Increase Sales in 2024

Marketing 7 Marketing Trends Every Small Business Needs to Know About in 2024

New Opportunities

New Year, New You

Ask the Board

How Can I Make New Year’s Resolutions for My Business That I’ll Be Sure to Keep?

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Brenda Christensen, CEO of Stellar Public Relations Inc., explains how you can make resolutions for 2024 that you’ll follow through on.

Ask the Board

Smart Habits That Will Make You More Productive in 2024 and Beyond

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” Deb Harrison, Growth and Change Consultant and Coach, explains how you can boost your productivity in 2024.

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Unexpected Retirement Challenges for Small Business Owners

For small business owners, preparing for retirement presents some unique challenges. Here are a few common ones — and how to overcome them.

By: Nicole Fallon

Eataly Strives for Customer Engagement In-Store and Online

Along with opening stores worldwide, the new Global CEO of Eataly wants to bring the experience of shopping in an authentic Italian market to your phone by enhancing its online offerings.

By: Joan Verdon

Tips for Marketing a Business Idea

From creating a website to developing strategic and consistent branding, these five tips will help you build a strong and recognizable brand.

By: Jamie Johnson

What to Do After You Fire an Employee

Firing an employee doesn’t end when the worker packs up their belongings and heads home. Here’s how to ensure a smooth transition for the entire office.

By: Sean Peek

CVS Has a New In-Store Marketing Strategy

Marcy Brewington, director, in-store marketing strategy, on the drugstore chain’s goals for crafting new signage to help consumers shop faster and discover new things.

By: Denise Power

10 Small Companies That Became Big Business Disruptors

These relatively young American startups have reached extraordinary new heights in the past few years.

By: Sean Ludwig

Common Small Business Retirement Planning Mistakes

Clayton Alexander, investment advisor and president of Teton Wealth Group, shares the most common mistakes made by small business owners when preparing for retirement.

By: Clayton Alexander

Here’s How to Turn a Hobby Into a Business

From an outdoor enthusiast to a comic book collector to an avid sewer, these business owners created companies that reflect their true passions.

By: Kristin Colella

Onboarding New Employees: A Quick Guide

After hiring a new team member, your next goal should be to set that person up for success — and that means implementing an onboarding process.

By: Emily Heaslip

10 Small Companies With Strong Brand Identities

Establishing a strong brand identity may come easier to large businesses, but there are many smaller companies that have been able to cut through the noise with clever, engaging branding, as well.

By: Sean Ludwig

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