Launch Your Dream: 10 Inspiring Small Businesses for 2024

These are the best small businesses with innovative entrepreneurs to throw your support at in 2024, according to us.

If you are sick of the “big guys” taking over and running out the little guy, take a look at these family owned businesses we see supporting community, minorities, women, and innovation.

• Goudelock and the 3 Bears Goudelock and the 3 Bears is a small, woman owned, POC-founded press that focuses on books, music, and literature for children that authentically represent their families’ diversity. In their own words, “Our authors, themselves, come from a diversity of backgrounds and situations, and tell stories that represent and empower female protagonists, children of color, and other people from traditionally underrepresented communities. We know there’s a need for more diversity in children’s literature, and we help make it happen. We care about busy parents, early literacy, equity and inclusivity.“Interested in this inspiring story? Read more here.

• Warhorse Education Company Their Website tells a compelling story, with a vision “to provide high quality, effective financial education to every American before they graduate high school. We seek to strengthen our communities by making them more financially resilient.“

• Mobi WasteTheir mission “using innovation to inspire how the world sees, waste. This mission drives Mobi Waste to spare no effort in bringing new ideas to the forefront. We are committed to change the future of volumes of waste and find solutions for the full life cycle of unwanted waste. By creating groundbreaking innovations, building a strong global team, and making a positive impact on communities where we live and work, Mobi Waste LLC will change the future of the waste industry.“

• Raising Sails | An Award Winning Marketing CompanyThis cutting edge company knows that “your brand has a right to entice the world, & people deserve an opportunity to experience it.”

• Lisa Courtney DesignThis is luxury!!! Artist Lisa Courtney comes from a long line of artists, and it shows. Her 100% silk, luxury scarves capture her illustrations, drawings, and paintings.  “I searched around the world and sourced the perfect silk scarf company to print my drawings. I basically created scarves that do not exist but I wanted to wear. I took what I love doing and turned it into wearable works of art. Each piece is a showcase of individual designs, curated for those with discerning taste,” says Lisa.

• Holistic Healing & Crystals | Become Your Best Self This company stands out because they work with each client individually to develop a plan that meets their specific needs and interests. This storefront in Strongsville, Ohio is a welcoming and supportive environment where clients can feel comfortable and relaxed. They have your Mind, Body, and Spiritual Health covered!“There is a reason you have been feeling like something is missing, and we are here to help explore, steer, and guide you in various personal development paths. Through our classes, workshops, mentorship programs, and personalized appointments, mind, body and spiritual wellness in one safe space. Our instructors, classes, guest expert lecturers, niche workshops, and amazing team member offerings all are designed to work together in building your own perfectly balanced & enhanced version of life. Let’s explore what lights you up and help you shine!!!!We have services designed for the entire family; introducing healthy ways of living from a young age to children all the way to adults. These services are for every stage of life! We believe wholeheartedly in the community we are building here at Holistic Healing & Crystals, and you will feel that when you walk in our door. We are a community of spiritual individuals to support you in this next chapter, and we couldn’t be more excited for it!” – Tiffany Haney, Owner & Founder Tiffany even has a Podcast on

YouTube

• & Spotify!

• LSMB Business Solutions, LLC | They Call Her The Business Plug!Owner Linda Sue Murray Bullard is truly an inspiration and her story is incredibly inspiring! SHE is an international business coach, a personal development consultant, a transformation speaker, and a published author. She mentors teens and young adults. She has worked in Corporate America for over 30 years. Linda leads by example. The messages she shares with others are the same messages she has shared with her own family for decades. On October 16, 2018 she released her next book, “The Building Your Own Business Series (BYOB): Getting Started 101.” This book helps those who have entrepreneurial ambitions know where they can began. It helps them create an action plan to begin.

• Boutique Personal TrainingOwner, Anthony Moreno is truly inspiring. He explains, “I’ve learned a lot about physical, mental and spiritual health throughout my whole life and I try to implement what I’ve learned to all my clients, friends and family. My main focus is to empower others to be the best version of themselves in any aspect of life. I now have a great opportunity to continue to do so through my business and that’s exactly what I’m going to do. I hope you’ll join me in my goal to help you and others reach the best version of themselves.”

• Integrated Concierge | Unlimited Care. One Affordable Price.The beauty is in the simplicity! Work one-on-one with your chosen healthcare provider, who’s available to you 24/7. Never feel exhausted by the healthcare runaround again. It’s unlimited healthcare on subscription. Simple as that.Your doctor is with you everywhere you go. Your Integrated Concierge provider is your first line of defense for every healthcare need. Skip the urgent care, waiting weeks for an appointment, and unanswered questions. Your provider is just a call or text away, and always available for same-day or next-day visits.

• Bucket of BreadThe number one versatile baking kit on the internet is your go to for fresh, clean ingredients for your family. Baking mixes from Bucket of Bread are the highest quality vegan-friendly versatile dry dough mixes made from certified organic ingredients you can get on the internet. Get ready to use Bucket of Bread recipes to make easy homemade garlic knots, easy homemade pizza dough, cinnamon buns, breadsticks, pretzels, bagels, naan, or homemade doughnuts, in other words you can create whatever you can imagine! You need to look into these because they really empower you to make so much more than just bread. There’s a ton of RECIPES you can make with each kit!  Written by Thought Crystals Publication