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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 Start a Contracting Business

Construction contracting businesses often have higher barriers to overcome when starting out. From licensing requirements to marketing strategies, here are some tips to help you get started.

By: Emily Heaslip

Managing Company Vehicle Usage and Maintenance

Staying on top of vehicle usage and maintenance is a crucial part of fleet management. Here’s how you can effectively manage the usage of company vehicles.

By: Sammi Caramela

Top Mental Wellness Benefits to Offer Employees

Here are six mental wellness benefits you can offer to help employees increase their mental well-being.

By: Jamie Johnson

10 Project Management Tools for Small Businesses

The right tools help solopreneurs and small teams manage projects. Explore solutions that increase productivity and support collaboration.

By: Jessica Elliott

School Uniform Brand French Toast Measures ROI in Social Impact, Not Units Sold

The children's clothing company is leaning into customer service and culturally relevant partnerships, like one with hit TV show “Abbott Elementary,” to connect with consumers across generations.

By: Jackie Chiquoine

How to Decide What Your Business Should Sell

The key factors of knowing “what to sell” include planning, research, branding, and understanding your target market.

By: Lauren Kubiak

How to Keep Track of Company Vehicle Use

If your business has its own vehicles on the road, it’s important to keep track of their usage for tax and employee performance purposes.

By: Miranda Fraraccio

Small Businesses That Lean Into Spring

These small businesses embrace natural and seasonal ingredients and offer fruity, floral, and farm-fresh goods.

By: Emily Iverson

How to Choose Project Management Software: 5 Key Considerations

Learn how to evaluate your small business needs and create criteria for assessing project management solutions.

By: Jessica Elliott

Why Creativity in the Workplace Is So Important

Learn why fostering a culture of creativity is crucial for business success and how to build creativity in the workplace.

By: Katarina Betterton

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