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Catch Up on Marketing: 43 Things to Do During Downtime
https://www.sba.gov/blog/catch-marketing-43-things-do-during-downtime… on the back burner. Here are 43 things you can do during your August downtime that will have a big impact come fall. Your Customers Schedule catch-up calls or lunch with your biggest clients to see how you can better serve them in … -
The SBA Can Help You Reach Your Small Business Milestones
https://www.sba.gov/blog/sba-can-help-you-reach-your-small-business-milestones… The SBA Can Help You Reach Your Small Business Milestones December 21, 2017 If you’re a … likely wearing multiple hats which make it easy to miss your successes along your journey as an entrepreneur. U.S. Small Business … likely wearing multiple hats which make it easy to miss your successes along your journey as an entrepreneur. … -
10 Ways to Keep Your Mobile Devices (and the Data on Them) More Secure
https://www.sba.gov/blog/10-ways-keep-your-mobile-devices-data-them-more-secure… 10 Ways to Keep Your Mobile Devices (and the Data on Them) More Secure … with saved logins, anyone could conceivably access your business data through those apps or accounts via a … or by dropping it off a boat. So just in case, it's a good idea for you to automatically back up data and files such as … -
6 Tools Every Small Business Owner Needs to Succeed in 2017
https://www.sba.gov/blog/6-tools-every-small-business-owner-needs-succeed-2017… of 2017 likely brings with it new optimism — not just in your personal life, but for your business as well. But are you ready to take on this new … an old-fashioned alarm clock to wake you up each morning. Turning your bedroom into a no-phone zone might be just the … -
5 Key Questions to Ask Yourself if You Plan to Start a Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-key-questions-ask-yourself-if-you-plan-start-business… You will need to set goals, put plans into action, assess your progress, make necessary adjustments and grow your business. Marco Carbajo SBA Blog Contributor Marco … customer is going to be. You may have a great product idea that people need, but that is not enough to break … -
Protect Your Small Business from Cybersecurity Attacks
https://www.sba.gov/blog/protect-your-small-business-cybersecurity-attacks… Protect Your Small Business from Cybersecurity Attacks October 29, 2021 Follow these steps to prevent your business from cybersecurity risks before you are … year. Fortunately, there are ways that you can strengthen your business against a cyberattack to minimize financial … -
5 Tips to Make Your Small Business Social Media Savvy
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-tips-make-your-small-business-social-media-savvy… 5 Tips to Make Your Small Business Social Media Savvy June 27, 2020 Celebrate Social Media Day (June 30) by ramping up your business’s social media strategy. U.S. Small Business … more about U.S. Small Business Administration Marketing your small business is the first step toward growing it. Next … -
How to Organize Your Small Business Startup Costs
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-organize-your-small-business-startup-costs… How to Organize Your Small Business Startup Costs August 30, 2016 Launching or transitioning your side job into a full-time venture is stressful, … and exciting. One of the first steps is to consider your startup costs, or expenses in the beginning phases of … Launching or transitioning your side job into a full-time venture is stressful, … -
COVID-19 relief options
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options… loan forgiveness. Learn about PPP loan forgiveness Manage your EIDL Learn how to monitor the status of your COVID-19 EIDL, make payments, and request servicing actions. Manage your COVID-19 EIDL Manage your Shuttered Venues Grant Read … -
10 Tactics to Get More Positive Reviews for Your Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/10-tactics-get-more-positive-reviews-your-business… 10 Tactics to Get More Positive Reviews for Your Business June 22, 2016 The numbers are … is that you can have an impact on reviews affecting your business -- it's not out of your hands. Here are ten tactics to increase the number of … 10 Tactics to Get More Positive Reviews for Your Business … -
6 Ways to Use Entrepreneurship Week to Grow Your Business
https://www.sba.gov/blog/6-ways-use-entrepreneurship-week-grow-your-business… 6 Ways to Use Entrepreneurship Week to Grow Your Business February 21, 2017 National Entrepreneurship … ways you can use National Entrepreneurship Week to benefit your small business. Here are some tips for getting the most benefit for your small business. Find organizations that are providing … -
Transitioning from Service to Startup
https://www.sba.gov/blog/transitioning-service-startup… from Service to Startup August 28, 2018 You’ve reached a turning point in your military career. You’re transitioning from active duty … Read more about Larry Stubblefield You’ve reached a turning point in your military career. You’re transitioning … You’ve reached a turning point in your military career. You’re transitioning … -
A List of Expenses You’ll Have as a Franchise Owner
https://www.sba.gov/blog/list-expenses-youll-have-franchise-owner… own, the upfront expenses you’ll be responsible will be on your mind. That said, it’s crucial for you to find out what your starting and ongoing expenses will be if you become a … Let’s take look at a few of them, so you can get a general idea of what they’ll be. 1. Inventory Most franchise … -
Disaster assistance
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance… See if the SBA has issued a disaster declaration in your area. Apply for a disaster loan Loans are available for businesses and homes affected by disaster. Check your status Log in to your account and check your email for updates. SBA disaster … -
Should Your Business Get Involved in an Awareness Campaign?
https://www.sba.gov/blog/should-your-business-get-involved-awareness-campaign… Should Your Business Get Involved in an Awareness Campaign? October … of the year is dedicated to some type of awareness. Should your small business get involved? If so, what’s the best way … to patronize businesses that give to charities. Choose your issue As you can see from this directory , there is a … -
5 Essential Pages For Your Small Business Website
https://www.sba.gov/blog/5-essential-pages-your-small-business-website… 5 Essential Pages For Your Small Business Website April 11, 2018 There are certain … be looking for. If you’re getting a website together for your small business or reinventing an existing site, take a … is your chance to let your business shine. It’s a good idea to put the name of the person with their perspective … -
Make the Most of Your Ultimate Marketing Tool
https://www.sba.gov/blog/make-most-your-ultimate-marketing-tool… Make the Most of Your Ultimate Marketing Tool December 4, 2018 There is one … yourself. As a small business owner, you are the face of your business brand to every potential prospect you meet. … TrendCast reports. Read more about Rieva Lesonsky Attitude Your attitude determines your altitude, as the saying goes. … -
How to Get Past the Fear of Buying a Franchise
https://www.sba.gov/blog/how-get-past-fear-buying-franchise… 5, 2019 Before I share my ideas on how you can get past your fear of buying a franchise, I need to address this … Libava Before I share my ideas on how you can get past your fear of buying a franchise, I need to address this … Operations Business Development Expenses And part of your fear has to do with the fact that you may not know how … -
Prepare Your Small Business for Hurricane Season
https://www.sba.gov/blog/prepare-your-small-business-hurricane-season… Prepare Your Small Business for Hurricane Season May 6, 2020 This … Preparedness Week, take precautions to reduce risks to your business. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA … the SBA also provides guidance to help you protect your business before the storm hits. If you live in …