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Do you own a business? If so, you know that it’s important to do everything you can to make sure it succeeds. One of the most important things you can do is make sure your website is optimized for search engines. SEO, or search engine optimization, is the process of improving your website’s rank in search engine results pages.

SEO, or search engine optimization, can be a confusing and intimidating topic, particularly for small business owners. However, it is a vital tool for growing a business online. In this post, we will break down some easy SEO tips that you can use to help your small business website rank higher in search engine results pages and attract more visitors. Keep reading to learn more!

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As you may have observed, society has gone through one of the largest changes that it has seen in over 100 years. One small virus known as the coronavirus caused Covid-19. And this has changed society and our business forever.

While social media has been around for some time, the changes since March or 2020 have been phenomenal. But what do you care if you own or are charged with the marketing of a business-to-business product or service? Business-to-business sales are different, you might say. This is no five bucks, fast fashion item. So, should you really be looking at social media marketing?

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SBDC Day is a national, collective proclamation of the impact America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) have on the success of our nation’s dreamers, innovators, and doers – America’s small businesses.

SBDC Day unites the nearly 1,000 SBDC centers across the country and the hundreds of thousands of clients they serve by sharing, in real time, the success stories and notable impacts SBDCs collectively have on the small business community at large. This special day will be celebrated with social media campaigns, public relations initiatives and other online events.

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Business loans can be essential to launching a startup or expanding an existing company, with funds often used to secure inventory, purchase equipment, rent operational space, hire employees or cover a host of other expenses. However, business loans can be difficult for new companies to get. Be aware of these eight roadblocks that can keep you from getting approved for a small business loan.

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The U.S. is planning to hand out $10 billion to help upstart companies gain access to capital in a bid to rev up business in disadvantaged communities and spur a broader economic recovery from the pandemic.

The State Small Business Credit Initiative will direct money to states, territories and tribal governments for programs that provide venture capital or encourage private lenders to issue loans to small firms. The program revives a policy put into place following the 2007-2009 recession, when banks cut back on lending to small firms.

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The 11 Black entrepreneurs profiled here have triumphed over the odds, thanks to their determination, perseverance, intelligence, talent, and skill—among other qualities. They are among the most successful Black entrepreneurs in American history. All are legendary, not just for their business success, but because of the barriers they’ve had to overcome to achieve it.  Read more ……

In this digital age, competition seems to be more rampant than ever. The attention of customers is scattered due to the many choices they enjoy. Proper competitive research is fundamental to shield and set your business apart.

The best way to stay ahead of your competition is to be aware of them. If you’re interested in competitive research, keep reading. Here’s the ultimate guide on how to use competitive analysis effectively

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Starting a business is never easy. Running and growing one is another challenge altogether. Whether it’s your first company or your fourth, the risks and opportunities are always boundless, and so is the pressure to make it work.

While there are a million different things that can go wrong with an emerging business, there are some common business mistakes that get in the way of almost every entrepreneur. One particularly nasty one is cash flow management.

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In November 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. The goal of this bipartisan bill is to create and rebuild infrastructure across America including roads, bridges, and public transportation systems. It also aims to give every American access to high-speed internet, addresses the climate crisis, and takes steps to invest in underserved communities.

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