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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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Expert Advice on the Path to Franchise Ownership

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Henry Wall, a Multi-owner of Re-Bath, a bathroom remodeling franchise, to share his best advice on how to navigate from an entry-level career to ownership.

By: Anna Baluch

How to Organize a Hybrid Event on a Budget

Hybrid events can help small businesses build connections and reach a wider audience. Here’s how to make the most of your event without breaking the bank.

By: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

How Small Businesses Can Generate Content With AI

Considering embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in your small business? Here's what you need to know about using AI to create content for your business.

By: Miranda Fraraccio

What Is a Point-of-Sale (POS) System?

A smooth checkout process improves customer experiences. Learn what a point-of-sale platform consists of and why you need one.

By: Jessica Elliott

How Advances in Digital Payments Help Brands Enhance the Customer Experience and Reduce the Dreaded Wait in Line

Biometrics and technology that lets customers pay from anywhere in-store are the next frontier of contactless payments, and interest is growing.

By: Deborah Lynn Blumberg

What are the Key Steps to Business Expansion?

Expanding your business can mean taking on risk as well as some trial and error. Here’s where to start.

By: Emily Heaslip

How to Host a Professional Event on a Budget

From identifying your target audience to providing value to attendees throughout the year, here are some tips for planning and hosting a professional event.

By: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

How to Integrate Call Center Software with Your CRM

Connect agents to the right information the moment it’s needed with connected cloud systems. Start here.

By: Jessica Elliott

Guide to Understanding Credit Card Processing

Customers want to pay with credit and debit cards. Payment processors facilitate these transactions. Explore what it entails to partner with a merchant services provider.

By: Jessica Elliott

The Top Features of Help Desk Software for SMBs

Ready to take your customer service to the next level? See which help desk tools support small business teams.

By: Jessica Elliott

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