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.

Sarah Roth

A few weeks ago, my friend shared that she purchased a case of clean, low sugar wine that won’t result in headaches. I tactfully let my friend know that sadly, she fell for a big marketing scam in the wine industry. What a lot of consumers don’t realize is that the term “clean” is not regulated in any country. So there’s no way to determine what a winemaker means when they say their wine is “clean”. Read more>>

Rachel Ross

I’ve seen a trend of creating based on trend instead of personal strengths. It’s easy to hop on board when everyone is creating similar materials, which has the tendency to be perceived as popular if it’s visible enough. This can lead to a lack of individual style. One of the best parts about creating is originality, and I’ve been able to embrace this through personal projects. Read more>>

Hande Obuz

Mixed-use developments have been a popular trend in the architecture industry for several years now, but in 2023, they have taken on even greater significance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. These developments are designed to offer a wide range of uses and activities within a single space, such as residential, office, hotel and retail spaces. Read more>>

Kimmy Powell

The wellness industry in the United States is now well over 70 billion dollars and there is no end in sight. Americans are stressed out, overwhelmed and too tied to technology and something has to give. More and more people are seeking restorative health practices to help calm the mind and body. As a result of this, more and more non-touch wellness services are being offered to help reduce stress, inflammation, illness, depression and aniety. Read more>>

Russ Weich

Being a General Contractor, we rely heavily on our Trade Partners (aka subcontractors). I call them Trade Partners because they are my partners, not just a subcontracted company. I have taken pride in building relationships with Tampa-based, family owned & operated companies because I believe in building up the community. Read more>>

Jordan Powers

One of the trends that I am seeing in my industry is the use of architectural video to accompany architectural photography. It is an under-utilized service not just in the United States, but especially in Nashville. It is slowly starting to pick up across the country, so much so that many of the organizations that cater to Architects are starting to include video as an award category. Read more>>

Jacqueline Grena

One of the biggest wedding trends that I see right now is the shift towards unique experiences over traditional weddings and we are HERE. FOR. IT! It’s like a breath of fresh air in a sea of predictable ‘I do’s’, Couples are all about ditching the cookie-cutter wedding scene and opting for something extraordinary. Read more>>

Axel Luna

Title: The Rising Tide of Insurance Premiums: Why Utilizing an Insurance Broker Offers Added Value Introduction: Over the past year, many individuals and businesses have experienced the effects of increasing insurance premiums. These rising costs have left many policyholders wondering about the factors behind this trend. Additionally, many policyholders may be unaware of the benefits of working with an insurance broker compared to a captive insurance agency. Read more>>

Zekeriya Polat

As the founder of VisionIT and MSB, I am thrilled to share our ambitious journey of leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies to transform the railway and real estate sectors. With AI, particularly Language Models (LLM), taking center stage, we are witnessing remarkable trends that are reshaping our industries. Read more>>

Kaylan Mitchell

We’re seeing a great uptick in Gen Z whom are interested in vintage and thrift thanks to apps like TikTok and Instagram reels! On the whole, we have more engaged shoppers now, all of whom are more concerned with the impacts that new clothing has on the environment – so they’re looking to shop secondhand. Read more>>

Miller’s Table

As well all know, Charcuterie boards are the hottest appetizer and side dish of 2023. Miller’s Table was established in 2020, when the popularity of charcuterie was on the rise. We have been excited to take on the newest trend of the business, Charcuterie Classes. These workshops are a great opportunity to get to know your customers and to teach them the tips and tricks that we use as professionals everyday to create a well balanced, stunning charcuterie board. Read more>>

Briana Martinez-Palacios

On these beautiful hot Texas days anyone could definitely use a delicious refreshing drink. Yes you can stop at your local convenient store and pick up a lemonade, tea or Soda but you can’t just go anywhere and pick up a beautiful fresh Agua Fresca. For those of you who don’t know, Agua Fresca’s are also known as Fresh Fruit water and they are made fresh with delicious fresh fruit juice. Read more>>

Adam Siegel

I see lots of companies moving toward the use of generative AI to try to accomplish more creative tasks and streamline processing. This is exciting as it enables more time for creatives to refine and produce drafts and prototypes in a much accelerated fashion; however, it also is concerning due to the elimination of human roles who would have previously done those tasks. Overall, the individuals who can manage to use these tools to help them do their job, while also staying fresh with new ideas will excel. Read more>>

Maria Mitchell

A recent trend I have seen in my line of work is the use of A.I. technology. I’m really not sure if this is even a trend! A.I. has definitely created some waves of controversy in the photography community. At first, I didn’t know what to think and many photographers were (and still are), skeptical or even against it. But after learning more and trying it out for myself, I have found it to be very useful in my business! Read more>>

Uma Alexandra Beepat

I am a part of the metaphysical spiritual community where the general community believes in the natural laws of the Universe (think Law of Attraction), energy healing and psychic abilities. I have been in this field over 14 years professionally and over 30 years personally. I have seen firsthand the many changes that have occurred in this community but the biggest one to date is seeing the shift in healing for clients. Read more>>

Jesse Erandio

The concept of user experience design is not new, but the role of a UX Designer is relatively new in the workforce. Many companies are beginning to see the value of having a UX Designer in a specific team and that is focused on supporting a specific product. Since understanding the value and power of a UX Designer on a team is becoming more prevalent, many people are beginning to transition into the design industry. Read more>>

Chante Gibbs

During the pandemic, I decided to start my business CRWN VINTAGE. My brand consists of stylish secondhand and upcycled pieces for women and men. I started my company at a great time because thrifting and reselling preloved clothes have become popular over the last few years. I quickly noticed that many people are more aware of current environmental issues and see the value of thrifted clothes. Read more>>

Chris & McKenzy Bowers

In the most recent studies we tested through Tivid Technologies’ Research and Development department, we have concluded that a fine mixture of personalized viewing options is being sought for on-demand entertainment. Our company is excited to start a new chapter, including linear, live, and AVOD channels, as identified as a result of forecasted trending behavior. Read more>>

Meika Cole

As the world shows emerges from the COVID-19 Pandemic, travel is definitely on everyone’s agenda. With the start of a new travel season, our agency has seen a few travel trends emerging for 2023. 1. Sustainable Travel Sustainability has been a growing trend in the travel industry for several years now, and it’s only going to become more important in 2023. Travelers are increasingly looking for ways to reduce their impact on the environment and support local communities. Read more>>

Allison Wells

It used to be that in order to see your book published, you had to wait to find an agent, then hope and pray a publisher would pick up your book. The process could take several years if at all. Now the world has shifted to DIY publishing which has brought a massive number of books to readers, but it has also brought book quality down a few pegs. I’ve seen countless books with great storylines get bad reviews because of poor editing. Or books that are grammatically superb but the storyline is subpar. Read more>>

Michael Hardy

The biggest trends I’m seeing in the industry are the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the increasing importance of data-driven marketing. AI is having a major impact on digital marketing, and it’s only going to become more important in the years to come. Read more>>

Karo Inweh

The fashion industry and modeling world is an ever-changing business, with different styles, trends, and looks. Being in such a fast-paced ever-changing industry, you always have to be aware of what’s trending. One trend that I’m loving and I hope it sticks forever is inclusion in the industry. I think it has been very apparent to us what the ideal model looks like. Lately, I’ve noticed how things have shifted and now we are opening so many doors for well-deserved people. Read more>>

Carrie Brown Smith

The biggest trend I’m seeing in the PMU/Cosmetic & Paramedical Tattoo industry is the camouflage and remodeling of stretch marks and scars. While some of this has been around for a while, I’ve seen it gain popularity in the last year with the emergence of new products and methods to treat specific types of damaged tissue, like stretch marks and surgical scars. Read more>>

Matt Davis

Agents relying more on social media to get customers Read more>>

Arri Joni

I see a lot of changing the things that makes you unique and distinct to become this person that society says is more acceptable. Read more>>

Shari Leidich

Low carb and zero sugars are trends that are hear to stay. Consumers are faced with daily health struggles and reducing sugar is key. Read more>>

Brian Lumley

One of the largest challenges is the constant race to the bottom. There are literally thousands of photographers just here in Northeast Ohio with various levels of skills. Some are just starting out and have no idea what to charge a client. Others have been shooting for decades but have been slow to switch over to digital, no-film based cameras. Read more>>

Matthew Bishop

One of the biggest trends or concerns in my industry is the rapidly improving technology of smartphone cameras. Senior photos can now be done by your friends at a decent level of quality. This has lead everyone who has a smartphone to call themselves a photographer. This is true to an extent, but it begs the question: What makes a good photographer? Photography is all about storytelling. Read more>>