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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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Guide to the IPO Process

Transitioning from a private to a public company can raise substantial capital. Learn how an initial public offering works.

By: Jessica Elliott

8 Must-Follow Art Entrepreneurs, Blogs, and Podcasts

Learn the tricks of the trade from professional artists, gallery owners, and coaches.

By: Jessica Elliott

Secured Business Loans: The Pros and Cons

Secured business loans require you to have collateral, such as a large business or personal asset. Here are the pros and cons.

By: Sean Peek

Decision-Making Techniques to Help You Run a Better Business

Avoid decision fatigue by including others and using popular tools to keep your decision making objective and well-informed.

By: Emily Heaslip

Problem-Solving Techniques to Help You Run a Better Business

Problem-solving is a skill that can be developed over time with the right approach and tools to help.

By: Emily Heaslip

POS System Features That Small Businesses Need

Many POS systems come with dozens of customizable apps and integrations, but these are the core features you need to get started.

By: Emily Heaslip

5 Free or Low-Cost Accounting Tools for Artists

Turn your side hustle into a profitable small business using accounting and invoicing software to track expenses, invoice clients, and accept payments.

By: Jessica Elliott

Emerging Social Media Strategies Businesses Must Know to Grow

How brands of all sizes can boost their presence — while tapping the ‘deinfluencing’ trend and shoppable videos — in the next-generation social media landscape.

By: Jackie Chiquoine

Pickleball’s Fast-Growing Popularity Is Creating Sales Opportunities for Businesses

Subway, Walmart, Chicken N Pickle, and CourtReserve are among the companies taking a swing at monetizing the ping-pong-meets-tennis game.

By: Mark Hamstra

Resources and Funding Opportunities for AAPI-Owned Businesses

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) small businesses every day with these resources for funding, grant opportunities, and networking.

By: Emily Heaslip

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