This Week in Business Strategies

    July 19, 2021

    This week's roundup discusses new marketing trends, paying for customer reviews, and the secrets of family businesses. 

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    July 19, 2021—To better assist shop owners with their business-building tactics Ratchet+Wrench has compiled a short list of essential leadership material from some of its favorite sources. Here's a look at a few must-read articles from the past week.

    6 Marketing Trends to Prepare for in 2022 — Inc. 

    Marketers face a landscape disrupted by a pandemic, new business models, new applications of tech and the fallout of regulatory changes.

    What to Know to Run a Successful Family Business — Entrepreneur

    What are the secrets to a successful family business?

    What Happens When Companies Pay Customers to Write Reviews? — Harvard Business Review  

    Does it lead to more positive reviews or will it backfire? 

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