According to the National Small Business Association's 2017 Year-End Economic Report, small business confidence is at an all-time high. In fact, 59 percent of respondents to the NSBA's survey said they anticipate economic growth throughout 2018, and a third of respondents ("the highest level in more than a decade") said they felt very confident about their business's future.

Clearly, the future is bright.

Regardless of the current size of your business, it's best to plan and structure so that you're ready for the future. When it comes to growing a small business, a little proactivity will pay off in the long run. Here are 16 tips on how to how to grow a business.