Martin Pedersen

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No matter the type of year your business has had, there's always something to be grateful for. When running a business, each year comes with its fair share of successes and challenges. While looking back on difficult times can be a helpful learning tool, dwelling on hardships can foster a negative mindset. To counter this, it's important to take a step back, celebrate the wins, and appreciate the positive aspects of your business. In the spirit of the season, 18 Fast Company Executive Board members share what they're most grateful for in 2024.

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To blog or not to blog—if you're leaning toward the former, follow these tips to maximize your content's impact. Many businesses use blogs to share their insights, boost SEO, and connect with their target audience. Similarly, newsletters—which often include links and information from blog content—can put businesses top-of-inbox and top-of-mind for readers. However, simply publishing a blog or newsletter won't guarantee success; you'll need to carefully consider your content and overall approach. Below, the members of Fast Company Executive Board share the top benefits of business blogs and newsletters. They also discuss tried-and-true strategies for keeping your content fresh and interesting over time, ensuring your blog and/or newsletter continues to make its intended impact week after week.

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Here's how to show your customers appreciation without breaking the bank. Showing genuine appreciation can go a long way in building lasting relationships with customers and clients. Small but thoughtful gestures can make a big impact for companies on a limited budget and keep customers feeling valued year-round. Here, Fast Company Executive Board members share what you can offer to show how much you value their loyalty while being mindful of your budget. From personalized messages to exclusive access and special perks, there are many ways businesses can express gratitude and strengthen connections without a large expense.

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Effectively managing offshore and nearshore resources is a key survival skill for today’s digital agencies.

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Apply these steps to get (and keep) your company off the ground. There is a traditional assumption that if a business is still around—and thriving—after its first five years in the marketplace, then chances are the leadership and team are bound to see their company survive to take further strides. Now, in the new norm, with a global economy that is constantly changing and a digital culture to keep up with, business owners must work double time if they want their products or services to remain relevant in the public eye and gain the attention of potential new clients and customers.  If your company is still fresh out of the gate and looking for smart strategies to keep growing, tapping into the experience of successful entrepreneurs is a big help. Below, 14 experts from Fast Company Executive Board each offer one tip to help startup owners find ways to mitigate risk as they work to grow their businesses.

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Are your traditional gift-giving gestures getting stale? The holiday season is the perfect time to spread more cheer by demonstrating to your dedicated employees how much you appreciate their efforts to help keep a well-organized business up and running. If your leadership team is all tapped out of original gift-giving ideas for their team this year, then try one of the following ideas that 17 experts from Fast Company Executive Board highly recommend to show gratitude for the hard work their staff members continue to put in throughout the year.