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Small Business in the News: May 20, 2021 Edition
Are you seeing an uptick in business recently? The combination of increased vaccination rates, the lifting of mask restrictions, and more and more reopenings has led to an increase in business for restaurants, retailers, and other small businesses. Learn more about this and other important news of the week! What are Americans making for dinner?…
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Expanded Federal Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the expansion of HUBZone, a program that provides small businesses in low-income communities that hire low-income residents opportunities to compete in the federal marketplace. The announcement makes Illinois the first state to have the newly created Governor-Designated Covered HUBZones. “This expansion of HUBZone areas in…
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Friday 5 for May 14th, 2021
Recovery for the Smallest Restaurants and Bars By GoSmallBiz The RRF has received more than 147,000 applications from women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged business owners, requesting a total of $29 billion in relief funds… Read article Where Do You Go for Guidance? By GoSmallBiz Every business owner needs advice. Especially when it comes…
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Recovery for the Smallest Restaurants and Bars
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, today is announcing the latest application data results for the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), passed as part of the American Rescue Plan. The RRF has received more than 147,000 applications from women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged business owners, requesting a total of…
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Where Do You Go for Guidance?
Every business owner needs advice. Especially when it comes to complicated sales, legal, tax, or technology issues, among many others. And as your business grows, the issues only get more complicated. You’re an expert in your business; what you need are experts in their fields to help when these questions come up. The new Guide…
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Small Business in the News: May 13, 2021 Edition
While technology is always changing, the past year has seen some remarkable shifts as businesses have responded to their extraordinary circumstances. Automation in particular has grown by leaps and bounds, not only for big businesses but for small businesses, too! Some of our top stories this week look at the rise in automation for small…
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Friday 5 for May 7th, 2021
Put the Customer Before the Sale By Shep Hyken When your primary focus is just on making a sale, you might get it, or you might not. But if your primary focus is on helping the customer, you’d be amazed how often the sale comes… Watch video Tracking Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Efforts By ADP…
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Small Business in the News: May 6, 2021 Edition
Are you thinking about starting a new business? Or looking for what you can do to take your young business up a level? Some of our top headlines this week directly take on these questions, along with other important issues for small businesses like the PPP, employee classification, and more! How to start 12 small…
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Friday 5 for April 30th, 2021
Control the Controllable By Fran Tarkenton At fifteen, during my junior year, we had a tackling drill in which I separated my shoulder. Instead of standing down, however, I was determined to develop my instincts. My injury gave me an urgent need… Read article Is Your Business Ready to Become a Certified B Corp? Ask These…
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Small Business in the News: April 29, 2021 Edition
How have you adjusted your leadership style over time? Some of our top reads of this week focus on important traits for business leaders, especially related to emotional intelligence. Keep on reading for insights on in-person business, remote work, and more! Are you an emotionally intelligent boss? (USA Today) The one leadership trait that’s most…
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