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Military veterans get help becoming small business owners

Military veterans get help becoming entrepreneurs with SBA and DOD grants, loans, training, mentorships and conferences

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Deciding if an SBA Loan is right for your small business

Deciding between loan options for your small business should start with understanding the options.

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Why collaborating with other businesses may be a smart financial move post-COVID-19

For many businesses, COVID-19 has been a devastating event that has highlighted how vulnerable client-facing businesses can be.

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4 ways to market your business when you can't leave home

With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect everyone's lives, remote work is looking like the way many small businesses have to operate for the foreseeable future.

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Protect personal assets from business liability

How to protect personal assets from business lawsuits.

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How to finance your small business comeback

The federal government's response to the coronavirus pandemic includes billions of dollars aimed at supporting small businesses and helping them to manage through shutdowns and rebuild their businesses.

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Why onboarding matters

For many businesses, onboarding is one of the last things small business owners have time to think about. But it's important. Find out why and get tips.

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Getting a business loan with bad credit

How to get a Business Loan with Bad Credit.

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Your small business is growing. What's next?

A growing business is something to celebrate, but for most entrepreneurs, it's only the beginning. Here are ideas for your next steps.

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Quiz: Should you hire your kids?

You're a small business owner who needs help to lighten the workload. Should you hire your children? Ask yourself these 5 questions before you do.

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SBA Loans vs. Commercial Loans

Need a loan for your small business but not sure which kind? Check out the differences between SBA loans and commercial loans.

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Business snapshot: How I net almost every sale

Landing a sale is the goal of every entrepreneur. But keeping your customers and finding new ones is just as important. Here are some tips to do that.

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What do your customers want from your website?

To set your small business website apart from your competitors' sites, you need the basics coupled with excellent content. Get tips for your website here!

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5 ways to make your sales pitch a winner

Sales pitches can make or break a business. Here BBVA offers five ways to make your pitch better than ever.

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Getting a business loan with bad credit

Running a small business with less-than-perfect credit isn't necessarily an insurmountable problem. Even though it's not always easy to secure credit if you have a low personal or business credit score, here are some options to help grow your small business.

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Keys to local advertising in your community

Ready to advertise for your small business? Considering TV, billboards, social media, paid search? Here's what you need to do first.

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Presentation tips for entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs make dozens of presentations every year, sometimes to investors, other times to customers and vendors. We dive into five ways to improve the quality of those presentations.

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Community-building tips for small business owners

The most successful small businesses are those that attract repeat customers through community building. Here is how entrepreneurs can build a supportive community.

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How to manage rapid growth

How to protect your company from rapid-growth syndrome.

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Small business, small marketing budget?

Small business, small marketing budget? Take a look at our infographic on how to think through your strategy to get the most from your promotion dollars.

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Chasing the millennial dollar

Millennials are positioned to spend at least $200 billion each year. Can your old-school small business learn some new-school tricks?

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Low cost marketing strategies for your small business

Five ways to market your small business on the cheap.

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Small business digital marketing for internet sales

New to online marketing? Overwhelmed? Here are 6 basic steps for jump starting an online strategy to boost your sales!

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Your growing company: A guide to better outsourcing

Considering outsourcing as a tool to build your growing company? Smart tips from a CEO who's been there to help you outsource smarter (knowing when, why, and what you should never outsources).

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How small businesses use Snapchat for marketing purposes

How small business owners can use Snapchat for marketing.

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Is Instagram the right social media channel for your small business?

Instagram: It's not just for pictures of your breakfast anymore. How businesses can leverage Instagram for marketing.

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How small business owners can use YouTube

YouTube is the second largest search engine in the world and an excellent tool for small businesses. Learn these key ways entrepreneurs can use the platform to attract and retain customers.

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