a round-up post for small business
There’s a lot going on these days and who has time to digest all of it? That’s why we’ve pulled together a round-up post of the biggest news and trends taking off in early 2023. These posts and the information contained within will help you “adjust your sails” as we chart a course for success this year.
If you’ve set a list of goals for your business (and we hope you have) take a look at these big trends and see how you may use them for even greater business success or how you’ll adjust your plans to overcome the obstacles they may present.
#1: ChatGPT: what does it mean for small business?
This technology is getting smarter and may mean a change in how you create your business content, answer customer service requests, or handle your website copy.
#2: Increased Grant Availability
You may not have thought about them before as a means of funding, but there are a lot of grant opportunities out there particularly if you are a minority-owned business. Find grant money here.
#3 Hosting Events for Business Growth
No, we’re not talking about opening an event planning business or throwing your annual holiday party. Events are quickly becoming a marketing tool for business growth as people look for experiences.
#4 Tackling the Biggest Concerns for Most Small Business
According to a recent survey by HelloAlice, small business owners are most concerned with losing customers due to price increases coupled with the inability to acquire new customers.
These trends and business news items can radically affect the goals you had in mind for this year. If you’re wondering what other local businesses are doing ahead of these trends, contact your chamber of commerce. They may also have programs that can help you with your concerns over losing existing customers and acquiring new ones such as a local currency program to increase your exposure.