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Preparing for the 2025 Holiday Season: A Guide for Small Businesses

The holiday season can make or break the year for many small businesses. With more customers shopping earlier and competition at an all-time high, preparation is key to maximizing sales. Planning not only helps you avoid last-minute stress but also positions your business to stand out during the busiest shopping months of the year. From managing inventory to streamlining fulfillment, here’s how you can set up your small business for success this holiday season. Read More ...

Boosting Productivity: 4 Tips for Small Business Owners to Work Smarter, Not Harder

Running a small business often means wearing many hats—manager, bookkeeper, marketer, customer service rep—the list goes on. With so much on your plate, it’s easy to feel like there’s never enough time to get it all done. The good news is, it’s still possible to stay productive without working around the clock—you just need the right strategies in place. Read More ...

Remote, In-Office or Hybrid? How to Choose the Right Work Model for Your Small Business

Choosing between remote, in-office, or hybrid work can shape the future of your small business. Each option has its advantages, but what works for one business might not be the right fit for another. The good news is that once you understand the trade-offs, you'll be in a much stronger position to choose a model that supports your business, employees and long-term goals. Read More ...

6 Finance Mistakes Small Business Owners Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Running a business requires more than just a great product or service; it also demands smart, strategic financial management. But, unfortunately, many entrepreneurs only realize this after costly mistakes have already been made. To help you avoid these pitfalls, we asked several of our SBDC Business Advisors and Directors across our network to share the most common financial mistakes they see—and their best advice for steering clear of them. Read More ...

4 Things Your Small Business Should Have on Its Website

Your website is often the first place potential customers will go to learn about your small business, so it needs to make a strong impression. While certain elements like a logo, SEO-friendly content, calls-to-action, and photos and videos are standard across most sites today, there are a few other features that can take your website from basic to an effective lead and sales generator. Read More ...

6 Tips for Choosing a Website Platform for a Startup

Creating a website for your startup without an HTML background may seem daunting, but fortunately, there are plenty of site-building platforms, from WordPress to Shopify, designed to simplify most of the process for you. That said, how do you go about choosing the right one for your new business? Here are a few tips to consider. Read More ...

How to Minimize Business Disruptions This Hurricane Season

Is your small business ready for hurricane season? Even the briefest interruption can have a big impact on a small business’s operations and finances. And, if your supply chain is disrupted, limited inventory and significant pricing changes could also shake your customers’ trust. However, the good news is that with proactive planning, you can minimize or completely avoid disruptions. Read More ...

5 Intangible Things Every Small Business Owner Needs to Succeed

Starting a business takes more than just a great idea and capital. While things like funding, equipment, and location are important, it's often the intangible qualities—the mindset, skills, and habits—that help determine your long-term success. To learn what really sets successful entrepreneurs apart, we asked several of our SBDC Business Advisors about the assets they believe are most important for small business owners, and here's what they said. Read More ...

How to Scale a Small Business with Limited Resources

When your small business is seeing immense growth, it’s natural to want to scale to take on new customers or clients to multiply your success. Most small businesses start off operating with limited resources, so you'll likely need to leverage creative strategies to grow effectively and efficiently. Here are a few actionable, low-cost tips you can implement with your business to help it get the boost it needs without breaking the bank. Read More ...

4 Effective Networking Tips for Entrepreneurs

Networking is essential for entrepreneurs preparing to start or grow their businesses. It can facilitate knowledge sharing with others within your industry, open doors to new opportunities, and help you connect with potential partners, employees, and even customers. But, successful networking takes more than just collecting business cards. Whether you’re attending an industry event or making new connections online, here are some key networking tips to build valuable relationships. Read More ...

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