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.

Elizabeth Marberry

As an experienced entrepreneur and Instagram influencer who’s navigated the ever-changing landscape of social media, I’ve honed an intuitive sense for emerging trends and industry shifts. Read more>>

Eno Q

Since the end of last year, I’ve noticed the quiet rise of a trend in vertical short dramas. These are episodes lasting only one to one and a half minutes, totaling around 80 episodes, designed for vertical viewing, often advertised on social media platforms like TikTok, and then directing traffic to standalone apps. Read more>>

Jeff Thomas

In the ever-evolving landscape of our industry, one of the most prominent trends I’ve observed is the significant shift towards digital media. Read more>>

Christopher Coffman

My company offers services for all social media platforms but we specialize in Instagram. Instagram’s algorithm is constantly evolving. This platform in particular rewards those who utilize all aspects of their platforms. Read more>>

Elizabeth Peng

A significant trend in the music industry is the continuous pursuit of technological innovation, especially the recent popularity of using artificial intelligence (AI) to solve problems within the industry. Read more>>

Juan Romero

The biggest trend I’m seeing in this industry is going under anesthesia to get large scale tattoos. I personally see nothing wrong with this, everyone has their own pain tolerance and if you are a good candidate for it then I feel like it’s a good opportunity for getting heavily tattooed faster.  Read more>>

Amanda Hendrickson

I am currently seeing (and I enjoy it as well) seeing business owners being more open and having more conversations about how their business runs, sharing the behind the scenes, explaining pricing, being humorous about awkward things that happen in small businesses and more. Read more>>

Heather Bostick

Couples today are seeking to create unforgettable experiences for their wedding guests, and flowers play a crucial role in making a lasting impression. Read more>>

Amber Arthur

I’ve noticed several exciting trends shaping our industry, but one that stands out prominently is the growing demand for clean and sustainable beauty products that cater to all skin tones and types. Read more>>

Chad Spitler

One of the biggest trends in sustainable finance is climate reporting, as evidenced by the recent regulatory actions of the SEC and the State of California, both of which are being litigated. Read more>>

Simran Khiantani

The first and most important trend that is in the condiments industry is the want for clean ingredients. Great taste with clean ingredients is almost the key to creating a winning product that will satisfy your future consumers. Read more>>

Lourdes Gonzalez

One of the biggest trends we are seeing in our industry in 2024 is garage organization, and we love that! Historically, the garage has often been a room in the house that turns into a storage unit that is so cluttered you can barely walk through it, much less park a car. Read more>>