One of the most important things we think the media can do is connect small business owners and creatives across industries and markets to give them an opportunity to learn form each other. The insights on trends in particular can be transformative if our communities were better connected and so we’ve tried to create a space where folks can share the trends they are seeing and read about trends other sharp entrepreneurs are seeing.

Jasmine Gant

Influencer marketing is on the rise and growing by the day. Consumers value sales from those that they can touch and feel close to. Businesses are increasing their influencer marketing budgets and seeing real success. Influencers are also taking advantage of this shift in marketing by maximizing their social platforms and build strong communities that will respond to their CTA’s Read more>>

Jon Tavarez

Some of the biggest trends we see in our industry include the following: 1. How people have placed greater importance on cleanliness once the pandemic started 2. An increase in short-term rental owners requesting our turnover services 3. The cost of labor going up due to the increased cost of living Read more>>

Serrano Barnes

Rise and popularity of specialty sauces. I feel like this is why we have had the success that we’ve had. We’re not a regular sauce company. We have flavors that spark nostalgia in our supporters. Flavors that take you to a place and time where everything was good. And for those that may not be familiar with the taste they are able to make their own moments and go from there. Read more>>

Jerica Banks

Creating a social media presence, passive income tools like Amazon storefronts, marketing ads on social, liketoknowit links and other commission based offerings that engage consumers to use their services in a non traditional way. Working smarter rather than harder. Read more>>

Carline Dargenson

One of the biggest trends I’ve seen in my industry is the acceptance of curly/natural hair. There was a time when if you wanted to be professional and had curly or natural hair, it had to be straight to be acceptable in society. Read more>>

Erika Martinez

Right now the minimalist industrial trend is crowing from interior design to an all over design aspect. For example, instead of exposed pipes in the walls, now we have duck tape look alike elements in graphic designs for magazines and social media. Read more>>

Christopher Villegas

If the pandemic has taught us anything (besides staying sanitized) it’s how to be more flexible in hosting events and parties. Being an event space owner, I see a lot more people wanting to have intimate and smaller gatherings with the people that are closest to them. This means cutting the guest list by over 50%. This gives the host a better opportunity to create a memorable experience with those that are most special to them. Read more>>