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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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Strategies Retailers Are Using to Drive Sales in a Slow-Growth Year

As spending declines from pandemic-fueled highs, the largest retailers are seeking creative solutions and new ways of connecting with consumers that SMBs can adopt, too.

By: Joan Verdon

How the Remote and Hybrid Work Era Impacts Employers and Communities

Leaders and experts discuss the lasting impact of hybrid work, as well as what it means for employers, physical spaces, and communities.

By: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

How to Recruit Top Talent After Mass Tech Layoffs

Learn what the recent major tech layoffs mean for the rest of the market and what those job seekers are looking for in a new employer.

By: Rachel Barton

How Businesses Can Adjust to Twitter's Policy Changes

With the late 2022 and early 2023 policy changes to Twitter, businesses can make these adjustments to stay relevant on the platform.

By: Katarina Betterton

How to Use AR for Unique Brand Experiences

Companies can incorporate AR technology into their marketing and customer service strategies to create a unique user experience.

By: Julianna Lopez

How to Approach Marketing in the Metaverse

Affordable ways to market to consumers in the metaverse exist, and businesses that invest now will be ahead of the curve as the metaverse grows.

By: Katarina Betterton

5 Small Businesses Leveraging the Pampered Pet Trend

Pet owners are spoiling their pets now more than ever, and in response, businesses have adapted popular human self-care products to pamper our animal companions.

By: Emily Iverson

Buffalo Hot Dog Joint Specializes in Great Customer Service

This Buffalo-based hot dog restaurant has won the hearts of its local community by mastering the customer experience.

By: Miranda Fraraccio

How to Handle Customer Complaints

Customer criticisms can be hard to stomach, but they’re an inevitable part of doing business. Explore strategies for turning negative experiences into positive ones.

By: Jessica Elliott

How to Write a Refund and Return Policy

Straightforward return and exchange guidelines improve consumer experiences while reducing fraud. Learn how to draft a solid policy.

By: Jessica Elliott

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