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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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Small Skate Shops Integral to Their Communities

Independently owned skate shops are more than retailers; they’re watering holes for the skateboarding scene in their area.

By: Emily Iverson

Hiring Summer Interns: Tips for Small Businesses

Ready to hire a summer intern? This small business guide walks you through the process, from finding candidates to making the most of their time.

By: Leanne Haas

A Guide to Tax Deductions for Home-Based Businesses

Learn which of your home expenses may be tax-deductible, how to claim those deductions, and what you can do year-round to optimize tax season.

By: Miranda Fraraccio

Grow with Retailer Distribution: 6 Tried-and-True Tips

In this edition of “Ask the Board," we feature Stephanie Redmond, a pharmacist and Founder of Dr. Stephanie’s and Bye Bye Weekend. She explains how entrepreneurs can succeed through retailer distribution.

By: Anna Baluch

Wix Exec on How Its YouTube Integration Is Helping Small Businesses Lean Into the Growing Social Shopping Trend

After a successful B2B partnership with Google Shopping, website builder Wix wants to make it seamless for merchants to sell their wares on YouTube, too, VP Oren Inditzky tells CO—.

By: Deborah Lynn Blumberg

What Is a Vision Statement?

A vision statement is a key element of business planning that gives your organization direction and purpose.

By: Emily Heaslip

How to Create a Business Development Strategy

A strong business development strategy allows your business to create strong relationships with promising prospects and generate revenue.

By: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

Inspirational Oprah Quotes for Business Owners

Oprah Winfrey overcame a difficult childhood and grew up to be one of the most well-known public figures in history. Here are 10 Oprah Winfrey quotes that every business owner should hear.

By: Jamie Johnson

How to Learn AI Tools

Learning how to navigate AI tools can feel overwhelming, but all it takes is a little time and curiosity. Here are strategies to help you get started.

By: Jamie Johnson

How to Create an Employee Training Program

Employee training should help further your employees’ professional goals and your top business priorities simultaneously.

By: Emily Heaslip

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