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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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Best Tips for Welcoming Employees Back to Work

Want to give your employees a warm welcome back to the office? These six tips will help improve employee morale on the first day back to work.

By: Jamie Johnson

How to Know When It’s Time to Hire Your First Employee

Here’s how to determine if it’s time to hire your first employee for your business.

By: Kayla Harrison

Sustainable Textile Company Supports the Local Farming Community

Kitchen Garden Textiles founder Heidi Barr shares how she pivoted her passion into sustainable products and thrives through community engagement.

By: Emily Rosman

New Hires: What Is the Required Paperwork for New Employees?

Startups that are hiring new employees have to make sure the correct paperwork is in order. From W-4s to direct deposit forms, here is a list of the necessary paperwork to start onboarding.

By: Dan Casarella

Pinterest and Shutterfly Bet on the ‘Creator Economy’ to Drive Growth

The internet and Gen Z are fueling demand for unique products and services from a growing group of influencers, artisans and small businesses — and big brands are heeding their call.

By: Jackie Chiquoine

How to Offer Employee Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement programs can foster employee retention as well as the professional growth of a business's team. Here’s how to offer tuition reimbursement to your employees.

By: Lauren Wingo

How to Tell the Origin Story of Your Business

A compelling brand story helps people connect with, remember and trust you. The most iconic origin stories focus on the “why” behind how your company came to be.

By: Rebecca Rosenberg

What Is a Contract Worker?

Understand the key differences between contract workers and internal employees, and what they mean for employers.

By: Rebecca Rosenberg

Best Practices for Hybrid Meetings

Hybrid staff meetings can be a pain, but they don’t have to be. Discover how to host effective hybrid meetings for your employees.

By: Jamie Johnson

‘Be Patient and Ask for Help’: Continual Growth Is Key in Business

According to Grow with Google digital coach Justin Dawkins, entrepreneurs shouldn’t give up so quickly if they don’t see immediate results.

By: Miranda Fraraccio

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