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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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What Are the Top Reasons Why Employees Quit?

To improve employee retention, you need to understand why employees quit in the first place. Here are the top nine reasons employees leave.

By: Jamie Johnson

Hispanic App Entrepreneurs Fill Market Void for Culturally Authentic Content

Latino-geared entertainment to teletherapy apps churn sales and woo customers by delivering content and services to an underserved audience with trillions in spending power.

By: Barbara Thau

How to Build a Memorable Small Business Brand

Discover the importance of branding for your startup — and how you can create a small business brand your customers will remember.

By: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

How to Balance Return to Work With Employee Demands

Are you facing pushback on your return-to-work deadlines? Explore ways to handle conflicting interests and navigate change.

By: Jessica Elliott

What To Do When Company Revenue Drops

When revenue drops, make small adjustments to the way you operate while you assess whether the slump is due to a larger macroeconomic issue.

By: Emily Heaslip

How to Choose an Investor for a Small Business

Need funding for your small business? Keep these points in mind when selecting an investor.

By: Jessica Elliott

How to Keep Your Employees Happy — Even If You Can’t Offer Them a Raise

Are you looking for ways to retain your employees but can’t afford to give them a pay raise? Here are five other benefits you can consider.

By: Jamie Johnson

How Can Your Friends and Family Support Your Small Business?

Family, friends, and other loved ones can be a lifeline of support for entrepreneurs, especially during uncertain times.

By: Samantha Friedlander

What Is ROI? How to Calculate Return on Investment

Profitability metrics increase visibility into your financial health, marketing tactics, and more. Here’s how to measure your return on investment (ROI).

By: Jessica Elliott

How to Prevent Workplace Bullying

Nearly one in three workers report experiencing bullying at work. Learn more about what constitutes workplace bullying and how to handle it.

By: Karen Kroll

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