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

YoungUpstarts

Maybe because they have often been called the backbone of the American economy, small businesses are among those with the heaviest burdens to bear. The sad reality is, some of these small businesses may never open their doors again. The odds were always difficult for small businesses even before the pandemic.

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Small Business Tips for Tough Times

Rembrandt Communications

However, there are some things you can do to keep your business (and mental health) going in a positive direction during this turbulent time. COVID-19 Small Business Tips for Survival. Most of your customers and clients are busy dealing with their own major problems due to the virus. How Can You Help? Who Can Assist You?

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What Happened in October? A Small Business News Roundup

Up and Running

Bringing you the latest on small business news and more—this month we’ve got small business lending on the rise, SEO tips, and the meaning of “disruptive” in tech. . Small business, big lenders. in SBA 7(a) loans in fiscal year 2015, making them the top 7(a) lender.

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“Why give up that much equity for an amount we could raise other ways?:” SMB Tech Talk from ArtJamz

Hunter Walker

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). HW: All of the social platforms claim to help small businesses and brands amplify their voice, find their customers. SEO is crucial as well.

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“Why give up that much equity for an amount we could raise other ways?:” SMB Tech Talk from ArtJamz

Hunter Walker

This week I’ll be running a series of Five Question interviews with small businesses which were facilitated by BondStreet , a SMB lending platform (we’re investors). HW: All of the social platforms claim to help small businesses and brands amplify their voice, find their customers. SEO is crucial as well.

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How to Master Entrepreneurship Without Breaking a Sweat

Up and Running

percent said they’ve always wanted to own their own business. The SBA says that about two-thirds of businesses fold within the first ten years. Also, ensure that your business website is mobile-optimized. Understanding and using SEO best practices can only help your business gain visibility.

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SCORE Member’s Inside Advice on Using SCORE

Up and Running

The name stands for “Service Corp of Retired Executives,” a volunteer organization, funded by the Small Business Administration, offering free counseling and related help to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the United States. Tags: entrepreneurship startup advice SBA SCORE. Are you aware of SCORE?

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