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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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How to Change Your EIN

An EIN is like a Social Security number for your business. While you can’t change it, you can get a new one and change your business details.

By: Emily Heaslip

S Corp Tax Election (Form 2553)

Learn about the requirements, deadlines, and how to file Form 2553 the right way.

By: Jamie Johnson

What You Disclose in Crowdfunding Campaigns Can Influence Fundraising

A new study suggests investors expect entrepreneurs to embody hustle culture.

By: Erica Sweeney

Independent Contractor Agreements: What to Include

Hiring independent contractors? A formal agreement helps you comply with labor laws while avoiding costly penalties.

By: Emily Heaslip

How AI Can Help You on Small Business Saturday and Beyond

AI is dramatically changing how consumers shop, and how businesses sell. Here are key tools small businesses can use right now to save time and drive sales.

By: Joan Verdon

Holiday Trends Your Business Should Know for Black Friday 2025 (and Beyond)

Retailers focus on value, convenience amid a cautious consumer environment.

By: Mark Hamstra

How Skills-Based Volunteering Benefits Small Businesses

Creating a volunteer program helps you support local charities and important causes while developing your team’s expertise.

By: Erica Sweeney

How Josh Cellars Grew to Dominate the U.S. Wine Category

Founder Joe Carr wanted to honor his father and solve a cash flow issue. He wound up creating a bestselling label that made wine accessible and meme-worthy.

By: Denise Purcell

Boost Small Business Saturday Sales With Tips From Big Retailers

Big retailers spent a lot of time, money, data, and manpower creating their holiday game plans. Here are five of their 2025 strategies small businesses can use to their advantage.

By: Joan Verdon

Improve Disaster Preparedness with Readiness for Resiliency Program

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and FedEx aim to improve the natural disaster readiness of small businesses.

By: Emily Heaslip

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