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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 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

Pros and Cons of Buy Now, Pay Later for Small Businesses

Buy now, pay later is a popular payment option among consumers, but does it benefit businesses, too?

By: Emily Heaslip

5 Ways to Boost Employee Creativity

A creative work environment fosters more innovation and business growth. Here are five ways to encourage workplace creativity.

By: Jamie Johnson

6 Ways to Empower Employees in the Workplace

Empowered employees are more creative, resourceful, and happy at work. Learn six strategies for empowering your employees.

By: Jamie Johnson

When to Choose Equity or Debt to Fund Your Business Goals

Debt and equity are both great ways to fund your business goals, but timing is everything in determining which option to leverage next.

By: Emily Heaslip

How to Know Whether You Need a Loan for Your SMB

Loans can help you grow your business, but they should be used strategically to avoid putting your company at financial risk.

By: Emily Heaslip

How to Put Employee Ideas Into Action

One great idea can change the trajectory of your company. Here are five ways to put employee ideas into action.

By: Jamie Johnson

Black Entrepreneurs’ Best Advice on Success

These 18 quotes from Black business owners can inspire other founders of color who want to create and sustain a successful business.

By: Lauren Kubiak

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