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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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How to Create a Content Plan for Your Business

Discover how creating a content plan can guide small business owners to achieve their marketing goals through strategic planning and analysis.

By: Miranda Fraraccio

6 Smart and Inexpensive Recruiting Methods

Recruiting top talent doesn’t have to be an expensive endeavor. Discover six smart, inexpensive ways to attract the right candidates to your organization.

By: Leanne Haas

Hiring Salespeople? 8 Smart Interview Questions to Ask

Asking the right interview questions can provide valuable insights into whether a candidate is suitable for your company.

By: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

How to Recognize Burnout Culture at Your Business

Glamorizing the grind can quickly cause workers to burn out and impact morale. Here’s how to avoid instilling a burnout culture in your company.

By: Emily Heaslip

How to Use LinkedIn to Recruit Top Talent

From paid job posts to groups to brand management, discover how you can use LinkedIn to recruit top talent for your organization.

By: Kristen Di Lonardo

How to Give Your Employees More Autonomy

Autonomy can drive higher engagement and productivity at work, but don’t confuse autonomy with flexibility.

By: Emily Heaslip

How to Handle Employee Mistakes

Employees are bound to make workplace mistakes — what matters most is how you handle them. Learn how to handle employee mistakes with this guide.

By: Miranda Fraraccio

5 Small Businesses Honoring Veterans & Active Military Year-Round

These five small businesses are committed to serving the military community beyond the battlefield year-round.

By: Emily Iverson

How 3 Brands Tapped Technology to Slay Inventory Overhang and Save Millions

Snow Cosmetics teeth whitening kits, Freedom Rave Wear fast fashion, and KOS organic protein powder have freed up cash by optimizing inventory and avoiding costly liquidations—while generating sales.

By: Mark Hamstra

How to Create a Targeted Facebook Campaign

Follow quick and easy steps to set up a targeted Facebook ad campaign to promote your business to potential customers far and wide.

By: Katarina Betterton

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