With search engine optimization, small businesses have two advantages larger competitors often can’t match: creativity and agility. By embracing these two philosophies as part of their digital marketing DNA, small businesses can carve out a search marketing strategy that runs circles around larger competitors. Today, we’ll briefly explore why creativity and agility…
Short-term, no-interest loans intended to “bridge the gap” between the time a major catastrophe occurs and when a business has secured other resources like insurance proceeds or SBA disaster loans. Eligible applicants must have between 1 and 100 employees. Non-employer businesses (such as passive real estate holding companies) may qualify if the loan proceeds will…
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has created a series of online resources available for entrepreneurs. The Small Business Resource Guide includes pages of ideas, references and suggestions covering issues related to starting a business and provides a listing of financing options available through SBA. The local office of the Small Business Administration…
Between 1976 and 1995, Robin owned and operated three stores in the wholesale/retail beauty supply and salon industry. Upon exiting the industry, she completed her college education before taking a position in 1 with the Tarrant SBDC as a Business Advisor and a professor at Texas Wesleyan University teaching retailing, marketing and sales management. In 2001, she…
The world of business financing can be confusingâespecially for first-time business owners just striking it out on their own. But not to worry. Funderaâs loan marketplace actually offers three kinds of small business startup loans for you to choose from. Check them out and see what fits your business best. Equipment financing is a small business startup loan that…
Low Costs An Event Planner can work from almost anywhere if you have a laptop, internet and mobile phone. Most important are your personality and event management skills. Starting out by working from home keeps costs lower as renting office space can be a huge outgoing for a fledgling business and you may not wish to be tied into a long term rent contract from the…
