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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 Write a Great Social Media Bio for Your Business

Encourage social media users to follow your brand, check out your website, and more with a compelling social bio.

By: Jessica Elliott

What Are the Top Causes of Employee Burnout?

Employee burnout is a costly problem. Here are some of the root causes to consider when designing your employee experience.

By: Emily Heaslip

6 Romantic Small Businesses for Valentine's Day

These small businesses lead with love year-round.

By: Emily Heaslip

How Do Debt Collection Agencies Get Paid?

Here’s what business owners should know about debt collection agencies, from how they get paid to how they can and can’t collect customers’ unpaid invoices.

By: Lauren Kubiak

When to Use a Collection Agency

If a customer refuses to pay an invoice, it may be time to consider hiring a collection agency.

By: Sammi Caramela

When to Extend Credit to a Customer

Businesses should know the pros and cons of extending credit to customers before determining when and how to do so.

By: Kaytlyn Smith

What Is Cash on Delivery (COD)?

Cash on delivery (COD) is a method of collecting payment from customers when their orders arrive. Here’s what it is and how it works.

By: Samantha Friedlander

How to Handle Nonpaying Customers

Most businesses will face the inevitable nonpaying customer at some point. Here’s what to do if a client misses a deadline.

By: Sean Peek

Search Engine Optimization (SEO): The 4 Types You Need to Know

Ensure your digital strategy is well-rounded by incorporating tactics from the top SEO categories.

By: Jessica Elliott

How Loop Media Is Disrupting the Digital Out-of-Home Market

Startup leverages its Co-founder and Disney veteran’s media and entertainment background to stream ad supported content and drive business amid changing viewing habits.

By: Mark Hamstra

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