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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

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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 Fight Retail Theft This Holiday Season: 5 Expert Tips

This holiday season, thieves will be shopping along with your customers. Take these necessary steps to protect your profits.

By: Sheryl Nance-Nash

Best Meeting Structures for Large Groups

Meetings with large groups can be difficult to manage, which is why setting an agenda with participant input and delegating are key.

By: Emily Heaslip

How Hospitality Brands Are Courting Millennials

Hoteliers are catering to Gen Y with tech bells and whistles, customized experiences, Instagrammable settings, and more.

By: Sheryl Nance-Nash

Brainstorming Tips That Can Boost Your Next Group Session

Brainstorming often requires a change in scenery, the right parameters, and some time to let people think independently before going to the group.

By: Emily Heaslip

How to Welcome New Employees in Meetings

Introduce a new team member without putting anyone on the spot and by giving them the context they need to hit the ground running.

By: Emily Heaslip

Can Employees Use Their Own Vehicles for Work?

If your employees use a personal vehicle for work, you should take steps to keep them safe and reduce your company’s liability.

By: Jamie Johnson

How to Host a Company Retreat

If you’re planning to host a company retreat, follow these six steps to ensure a great time for you and your employees.

By: Katarina Betterton

6 Team-Building Exercises for Hybrid Teams

Consider trying some of these team-building exercises for hybrid teams during your next retreat or happy hour.

By: Lauren Wingo

What Businesses Must Know to Establish an Effective Pricing Strategy Today

Susan Lee, revenue growth expert and Commercial Strategy Leader for EY-Parthenon Americas, shares critical elements of profit-minded pricing practices in a challenging inflationary landscape.

By: Barbara Thau

Dream Big Awards: 2022 Winners

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the Dream Big Awards 2022, an event celebrating the achievements of small businesses across the country.

By: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

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