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. 

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 2022Inc. 

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 BusinessEntrepreneur

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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