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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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Essential Technology for Your Small Contracting Business
Small contracting businesses can benefit from a strong tech stack, including project management, accounting, and email marketing tools.
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How Project Management Tools Can Help Your Business
Project management solutions unify data into a single platform, allowing leaders and collaborators to visualize progress, costs, and more. Here’s how it works.
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10 Phone Systems for Small Businesses
Ready to upgrade your business communications? Start by comparing VoIP phone service providers.
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How to Choose the Right Help Desk Software
Ready to improve your customer experiences? Learn what to look for when shopping for a ticketing support solution.
By: Jessica Elliott

Managing Employee Benefits: Understanding ASOs & PEOs
Outsourcing your payroll and HR functions allows you to focus all of your resources on growing your business.
By: Jamie Johnson

Down by the River Lavender: Building a Blooming Business
Beth Hammerberg is steadily building Down by the River Lavender by focusing on key principles: treating her business as a business, remaining cash-only, and partnering with other business owners.
By: Karen Kroll

How to Create How-To Videos to Grow Your Audience
How-to videos are a great way to boost engagement and increase your follower count on popular video platforms.
By: Emily Heaslip

Writing a Business Partnership Agreement
Deciding to go into business with a partner is an extremely important decision. Here are some tips for approaching and creating your partnership agreement.
By: Sean Peek

Funding Options for LGBTQ-Owned Businesses
Grants and other forms of funding can be crucial for LGBTQ-owned businesses. Here are 10 funding options for LGBTQ-owned businesses.
By: Sammi Caramela

What Is Help Desk Software? A Guide for Small Businesses
A support ticketing system helps small businesses respond to internal and external service requests. Learn how this technology works and if your company should use it.
By: Jessica Elliott

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