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

YoungUpstarts

Don’t be afraid to ask family, friends, and even social media for any help. On their website, you can learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program or PPP, the EIDL Loan Advance, the SBA Express Bridge Loans, and the SBA Debt Relief. Get the most out of this opportunity by investing in local SEO services.

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How to Master Entrepreneurship Without Breaking a Sweat

Up and Running

The SBA says that about two-thirds of businesses fold within the first ten years. Think social media, loyalty programs, discounts and freebies, contests, and so on. Follow your competitors closely on the news and social media, and analyze their moves to understand the reasons behind them.

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Small Business Tips for Tough Times

Rembrandt Communications

In addition to the tax payment deadline being postponed , check out the SBA Disaster Loans now available for small businesses here. If you must sell the same thing, how can you fix your current content and update your website, marketing materials, social media entries, and more now to provide more value to your target market?

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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

We further leverage mailchimp (eblasts), wordpress (website), hootesuite (social media messaging), review sites such as Yelp! SEO is crucial as well. We use a service called Scene Squid to get our classes and events listed on local media event calendars. and Trip Advisor and we have a presence on YouTube.

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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

We further leverage mailchimp (eblasts), wordpress (website), hootesuite (social media messaging), review sites such as Yelp! SEO is crucial as well. We use a service called Scene Squid to get our classes and events listed on local media event calendars. and Trip Advisor and we have a presence on YouTube.

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7 Steps to Successfully Start a Business With No Money

Up and Running

Seminars/webinars, events, conferences, social media groups, or online forums can play a huge role. Joining a local SCORE or SBA community group can keep you updated on workshops and events near you. Also, conduct a poll survey through social media groups. Tap into the power of social media.

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SCORE Member’s Inside Advice on Using SCORE

Up and Running

For another example, consider SCORE counselors and websites and online marketing and SEO and social media. True, a lot of older people are very involved in social media and the latest and greatest technology. Tags: entrepreneurship startup advice SBA SCORE. And the problem goes way beyond SCORE counselors.

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