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As we ease into 2021 with renewed hope for a return to normalcy, small business owners should be looking for ways to grow and future proof their companies. Having the necessary funding to carry out growth initiatives and seize fleeting opportunities is instrumental to the vitality of your business. Here we take a look at five reasons your business needs more funding in 2021.

Implementing sustainable practices is only becoming more important for small businesses. In fact, “84% of consumers look for sustainability in the companies they do business with. And a full 79% of people looking for work look for green credentials.” Simply based on those statistics, taking steps toward a greener business model is not only a good idea, it is becoming a necessity.

While the focus of 2020 was survival, 2021 brings with it renewed hope and the need to revisit growth initiatives that can help your business expand and become more resilient in the future. Here we take a look at three growth initiatives your small business should consider implementing.

Small business owners looking for opportunities to grow their business need to determine two things, which investments will provide a positive return and which type of funding best fits their individual situation.

Specialty retail shops have certainly taken a hit over the course of this year and those who have hung on should be looking to make 2021 as prosperous as possible. Those businesses that have been adaptable and willing to embrace technology have found ways to thrive, and that is something that is going to be necessary well into the future. Here we take a look at five trends that will continue to impact specialty retail in 2021.