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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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Employee Ownership: A Valuable Business Tool
In this edition of "Ask the Board," we asked America's Top Small Business Honoree DaVinci Sign Systems Inc. to discuss the benefits of an employee-owned business.
By: Anna Baluch

How to Tell Your Small Business Story
A great narrative about your small business will build trust and connection with your target audience. Here’s how to develop and share your story.
By: Kaytlyn Smith

Best Practices for Creating a Company Newsletter
A company newsletter is a smart, simple way to circumvent the need for all-team meetings and build a strong internal culture.
By: Emily Heaslip

Business Licenses and Permits: An Overview
This guide will walk you through the different types of business licenses and permits you may need, the different government agencies that issue them, and best practices for the application process.
By: Julianna Lopez

8 Types of Organizational Structures for Small Business
From functional reporting to decision-making, these eight types of organizational structures offer unique advantages.
By: Emily Heaslip

How to Incorporate Christmas in July Into Your Small Business
Starting the holiday season six months in advance has advantages for customers and retailers, but it can backfire without the right approach.
By: Emily Heaslip

What You Need to Know About 5G Security
5G introduces exciting new benefits, but small businesses should understand how the new network can also compromise their data security.
By: Emily Heaslip

Demand for Restaurant-Style Meals at Home Drives Grocery Opportunities
Supermarkets are elevating their food offerings to replicate outside dining experiences, including via full-service, in-store restaurants, executives told CO—.
By: Mark Hamstra

Small Business Fall Tax Tasks to Plan For
Get your small business ahead of the tax season this year by completing these essential fall tax tasks and staying aware of upcoming deadlines.
By: Miranda Fraraccio

Back-to-School Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses
Boost your sales and revenue with these A+ marketing tactics.
By: Jamie Johnson

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