--- title: 5 Trends That Are Expected To Drive Small Business Growth in 2022 description: Trends that will drive small business growth this year image: https://blog.octaneoc.org/hubfs/firmbee-com-jrh5lAq-mIs-unsplash.jpg --- [![Octane](https://blog.octaneoc.org/hubfs/Octane_December2019/Images/Octane.svg)](https://octaneoc.org/) - [Accelerate](https://octaneoc.org/launchpad/) - [LaunchPad SBDC Accelerator](https://octaneoc.org/launchpad/) - [Pitch Presentation Template](https://octaneoc.org/launchpad/#template) - [Our Alumni](https://octaneoc.org/launchpad-alumni/) - [Apply](https://info.octaneoc.org/launchpadapply) - [Grow](https://octaneoc.org/octane-enterprise-solutions/) - [Events](https://octaneoc.org/events-programs/) - [Aesthetics Tech Forum](https://octaneoc.org/aesthetic-technology-summit/) - [Tech Innovation Forum](https://octaneoc.org/tech-innovation-forum/) - [Ophthalmology Tech Forum](https://octaneoc.org/ophthalmology-technology-summit/) - [High Tech Awards](https://octaneoc.org/high-tech-awards/) - [Cardiovascular Tech Summit](https://octaneoc.org/cardiovascular-tech-summit/) - [Medical Innovation Forum](https://octaneoc.org/medtech-innovation-forum/) - [Programs & Calendar](https://octaneoc.org/events-programs/#calendar) - [Partner](https://octaneoc.org/partner/) - [Partner with Us](https://octaneoc.org/partner/) - [Octane Partners](https://octaneoc.org/octane-partners/) - [Become a Member](http://register.octaneoc.org/membership) - [Mission](https://octaneoc.org/mission/) - [What We Do](https://octaneoc.org/mission/) - [Community Initiatives](https://octaneoc.org/octane-foundation-for-innovation/) - [Women Leaders of Octane](https://octaneoc.org/octane-foundation-for-innovation/#women-leaders) - [Non-Profit Accelerator](https://octaneoc.org/octane-foundation-for-innovation/#npa) - [LaunchPad Accelerator](https://octaneoc.org/octane-foundation-for-innovation/#launchpad) - [STEAM Ahead](https://octaneoc.org/octane-foundation-for-innovation/#stem-fellows) - [Next Wave](https://octaneoc.org/octane-foundation-for-innovation/#orange-movement) - [Team](https://octaneoc.org/mission/#team) - [Board & Advisors](https://octaneoc.org/board-advisors/) - [Careers](https://octaneoc.org/careers/) - [News & Blog](https://blog.octaneoc.org/) Latest [Events](https://blog.octaneoc.org/topic/events) [Med Tech](https://blog.octaneoc.org/topic/med-tech) [Tech](https://blog.octaneoc.org/topic/tech) [Innovation](https://blog.octaneoc.org/topic/innovation) [Octane News](https://blog.octaneoc.org/topic/octane-news) ## [Winners Announced - The 2022 High Tech Awards](https://blog.octaneoc.org/hta-2022-winners) by [Natalie Matsumoto](https://blog.octaneoc.org/author/natalie-matsumoto) on September 29, 2022 [Read more](https://blog.octaneoc.org/hta-2022-winners) - CATEGORIES ### Subscribe to Email Updates | 2 min read # 5 Trends That Are Expected To Drive Small Business Growth in 2022 Written by [SONY T- techiexpert.com](https://blog.octaneoc.org/author/sony-t-techiexpert-com) - - - Read the full article on [techiexpert.com](https://www.techiexpert.com/5-trends-that-are-expected-to-drive-small-business-growth-in-2022/) As a business owner, what trends should you look out for? How has the pandemic affected the workplace structure? What kind of digital strategy can you adopt to stay ahead of competitors? These are among the many questions on the lips of enthusiastic business owners who are ready to adapt to their continuously changing environment. Admittedly, Covid-19 has changed the way humanity approaches work forever. While some companies plan to continue operating the traditional way, many others work fully remote or have a hybrid work setting. It is no secret that automation is a game-changer. In fact, 88% of [small businesses](https://customerthink.com/the-honest-case-for-automation-in-a-small-business-today/) say that automation enables them to give their bigger competitors a run for their money. Additionally, nine out of ten employees say that automation has helped enhance their lives. Automating their work process has allowed them to focus on other aspects of the company that really drive progress. Now that 2022 is just around the corner, there seem to be even more trends to look out for and integrate into your business. That said, here are five of the most exciting trends people should look out for in 2022. ### 1.    Increased Adoption of New Technologies Technology is here to stay! Interestingly, the integration of technology into the workspace was met with much criticism. Many people feared it would take their jobs and even more feared that automation was not to be trusted. However, this has since been proven wrong by so many companies. Now, many companies have accepted, integrated, and are now beginning to use technology in their work process. They have understood that the integration of technology is key to an increase in organization and overall output. ### 2.    More Flexible Workspaces The workspace has undergone massive changes throughout time. However, one of its fastest changes has come from integrating technology and automation into the workspace. Now, employees can work in different places and in various ways thanks to technology and innovation. Workspaces now change frequently depending on personal preferences and overall business objectives. More and more companies now prefer to use these flexible workspaces as it offers them a massive boost in creativity and productivity. It also ultimately enhances employee satisfaction. 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