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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 Unleash Creativity as a Small Business Owner
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked America’s Top Small Business honoree SnapTight Products for their tips on how small business owners can spark creativity from their team.
By: Anna Baluch

Trend Forecasters on Four Key Consumer Trends Set to Impact Business in 2024
Trend analysts examine overarching changes in consumer perspectives, tech innovation, and brand strategies to help businesses proactively position themselves for sustained success throughout the year.
By: Jackie Chiquoine

How to Stand Out in the Restaurant Industry
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked America’s Top Small Business Honoree Med Box Grill to share their best advice for how to stand out in the restaurant space.
By: Anna Baluch

23+ Black-Owned Small Business Directories
Want to find and connect with more Black-owned businesses? Try searching these Black-owned business directories.
By: Miranda Fraraccio

Why Google, Amazon, and Other Businesses Are Launching Accelerator Programs to Help Women-Led Startups
To help women entrepreneurs succeed, companies offer assistance and financial support to get their ventures off the ground.
By: Lori Ioannou

Small Business Products in the Grammy Gift Bags
The LA-based marketing firm that has curated gift bags for the Grammy Awards for the last 25 years highlights small business products for big media results.
By: Lauren Kubiak

How to Get Ahead in the Off-Season
In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked America’s Top Small Business honoree Aquila’s Nest Vineyards how small businesses can succeed during the off-season.
By: Anna Baluch

Employee Training Tips to Build Employee Skills and Morale
In this edition of “Ask the Board” we asked America’s Top Small Business honoree Oceanside Cleaners their best advice for training small business employees.
By: Anna Baluch

Small Business Update With Neil Bradley—January 2024
Experts share tips for small businesses facing a labor shortage and discuss new tax regulations in a growing yet uncertain economy.
By: CO Staff

Full-Time Employees Vs. Independent Contractors: What’s the Difference?
Many small businesses engage independent contractors to provide services to their companies. Determining whether an employee can be classified as an independent contractor can be confusing.
By: Jeanette Mulvey

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