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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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How to Plan a Successful Brainstorming Session

Brainstorming is a powerful problem-solving technique. Here is a guide to planning a successful brainstorming session.

By: Lauren Wingo

Non-Work Virtual Classes to Take With Your Team

The next time you need a good team-building exercise, consider signing your team up for a non-work class to learn something new and unique together.

By: Kaytlyn Smith

How Retailers Are Taking ‘Grab-and-Go’ Checkout to the Next Level

QuikTrip, Hudson Nonstop, Whole Foods Market among retailers testing advanced checkout solutions, including cashier-less technology and biometric scanners.

By: Mark Hamstra

What Your Company Can Learn From Quiet Quitting

Quiet quitting is increasing across the globe. Here’s what employers can do to create a better company culture and keep employees engaged.

By: Kaytlyn Smith

How New Managers Can Earn Respect From Employees

Want your staff to hold you in high regard? Start here.

By: Jamie Johnson

5 Things All First-Time Managers Should Know

Are you a new manager? Learn these concepts before running the show.

By: Jamie Johnson

Interview With the Co-founder of Panoramic Learning Academy

Phillip Hall, Co-founder of Panoramic Learning Academy, shares how a family dream sparked a growing business geared toward educating young children.

By: Sheryl Nance-Nash

Adding a Physical Location to Your E-Commerce Business

Investing in a physical location is often the next logical step for an e-commerce retailer, but there are lots of factors to consider before making this move.

By: Emily Heaslip

Tech Trends Every Small Business Should Know in 2023

In 2023, business leaders will continue to invest in proven digital solutions with a risk-averse approach to new, emerging technologies.

By: Emily Heaslip

How to Protect Company and Customer Data as a Small Business

Many small businesses neglect to protect their sensitive data from cyberattacks. Learn why you should be strengthening your business's security.

By: CO Staff

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