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What Small Businesses Can Do To Survive And Thrive During The Pandemic

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The odds were always difficult for small businesses even before the pandemic. According to the numbers published by the Small Business Administration in 2018, 20% of these enterprises fail in their first year. Scan through them and see which assistance your business may be eligible for. A Change in Attitude.

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5 Tips For Small Business Success In 2014

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The conversation among small businesses has changed from why there is a need to use social media, to what platform will most benefit their businesses. With Google placing a heavier emphasis on a company’s Google+ activity in their search results, ramping up your presence on this site works in tandem to increase your SEO ranking.

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There’s No Such Thing As A $100 Start-Up

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To further explain, consider below the real costs of starting a business: You’ll need a cash reserve. It can be large or small at the outset, but it should be equal to your operating expenses for a projected period of interruption in which your business may be unable to generate new income.

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HOW TO: Connect with Other Entrepreneurs Online

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Topics are divided into IT, marketing, sales, finance, customer service, operations and human resources sections, which makes it easy to search for the latest discussions on your interest area. MicroMentor Q&A has its value, but a deeper one-on-one relationship with a seasoned businessperson can be a greater asset to your business.

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34 Educational Resources for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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Introduction to Operations Management. As you plan your business, you’ll also want to plan an operational strategy. Small Business Administration Loan Programs. From SEO to link building, you can create an inbound marketing plan with the Moz software. Every business needs a website.

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How to Start a Successful Consulting Business: The Complete 10 Step Guide (2019)

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In fact, brands are even more important for small businesses like independent consultants. Branding provides a reassuring level of professionalism that very small operations may struggle to establish. This may be just the ticket for your brand new, consulting business as it is also the easiest to set up.

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How to Start a Luxury Day Spa

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If you dream of operating your own luxury day spa, now may be the perfect time to get started. Consider your operating hours. According to Beth McGroarty, the Research Director at Spafinder Wellness, many spas today have extended their operating hours. to accommodate everyone’s busy schedules,” she says.