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Online course: Strategic Planning

Learn what Strategic Planning is and why it is a vital part of running your business. This course will explain why strategic planning is important and describe typical steps taken in the process. Get the...

Webinar: Establishing Values for Your Business

The values and culture of your company have a direct effect on your employees, customers and ultimately your bottom line. What are you doing to establish, cultivate and grow this precious commodity? This course will...

Local Business Review: Eatonton Cotton Warehouse

The Eatonton Messenger Daniel Harwell July 12, 2024 A closer look at local businesses and the people driving them The Eatonton Cotton Warehouse has become one of Georgia’s Lake Country’s preeminent destinations for entertainment. Originally...

Small businesses engaged in exporting stay in business longer and grow sales faster – Free Exporting Webinar Series

It may be easier to expand your market than you think. Even small businesses can get into exporting with guidance. Learn how to get started during a free webinar series presented by multiple federal agencies...

Webinar: Outdo Your Competition by Optimizing Your Online Search Listing

July 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm Today, four in five consumers use search engines to find information about local businesses. However, local online marketing is getting more and more competitive. Standing out is a challenge, but...

Checklist for Choosing Business Software

By smallbiztrends, Guest Blogger June 27, 2024 Good software can enable your small business to increase sales by saving time and money while expanding capacity. But you must choose wisely — because the wrong software...

SBA Government Contracting Programs

SBA announced that the federal government exceeded its small business contracting goal for the 5th consecutive year, awarding 23.88 percent in prime contract dollars to small businesses totaling $105 billion, an increase of $5 billion....

Online Course: Understanding Your Customer

Knowing your customer is a vital part of effectively selling your product or service. This course will introduce you to tools and resources that will help you understand your customer and increase sales. Duration: 30...

Lender Match connects small businesses with SBA-approved lenders

The SBA is making it easier for small businesses to find lenders through Lender Match, a FREE online referral tool that connects small business borrowers with participating SBA lenders. Whether you live in rural America or...

Unsecured Business Funding for Small Business Owners Explained

By Marco Carbajo, Guest Blogger June 19, 2024 As a small business owner, if you’re in the startup phase or are ready to scale your existing business, you may be searching for unsecured business funding...