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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 Small Businesses Leverage Live Chat and Why You Should

Real-time chat tools improve sales and customer support services. Explore ways your company can use and benefit from live chat.

By: Jessica Elliott

The Key Statements of Financial Reporting

Good financial accounting leads to good financial reporting, and those reports commonly come in the form of four key financial documents.

By: Emily Heaslip

Procurement Best Practices for SMBs

An effective procurement process strengthens your supply chain and enables growth. Learn why small businesses should approach procurement strategically.

By: Jessica Elliott

How Bugaboo North America Created a Parent-Friendly Culture That Yields High Worker Satisfaction

Expanded paid maternity leave and remote-work flexibility has resulted in improved employee engagement and happiness.

By: Joan Verdon

Ready. Set. Scale. Growth Tips from Successful Startup Sunday Swagger

Authentic relationships, community-building, and customer engagement are the key to sustained business growth in the modern world.

By: Kaytlyn Smith

Health and Wellness Disruptor Hims & Hers Finds New Niches to Fuel Growth

COO Melissa Baird on how personalization and AI tools have become core pillars for expanding the company’s specialized services, from heart health to weight management treatments.

By: Mark Hamstra

Common Startup Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Avoid frequent pitfalls like lack of market research and poor bookkeeping to set your new business up for success.

By: Kaytlyn Smith

AI Monitoring Tools and Their Growing Importance for SMBs

AI monitoring tools can help by providing real-time insights to help small business owners make informed decisions and improve processes.

By: Julianna Lopez

Budget Tools and Key Features Your Small Business Needs

Struggling to manage your business’s budget? Here are the features you should look for and some top budgeting tools you can use.

By: Kaytlyn Smith

How to Create a Positive Small Business Work Environment

New survey data from Homebase finds that nine out of 10 small business owners love their jobs. Here’s how to create a business environment that promotes happiness.

By: Nicole Fallon

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