Join this SBA event to learn about economic injury disaster loans (EIDL) and other special assistance for for-profit and non-profit West Virginia businesses impacted by physical disaster or economic injury. Following a presentation by the SBA, representatives from SCORE, Operation Hope, Truist Bank and the SBA will address your questions and...
SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced that Mid-Atlantic small businesses affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on March 26, 2024 may apply for low-interest, long-term Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “The SBA joins the entire federal family in grieving for the lives lost in...
Nearly 35% of startups fail because there’s no need for the product or service offered. That means exploring in depth the market demand, the market size, value proposition, and the strength of your competitors. We'll do a deep dive into each of these. We'll also explore psychological factors that influence...
There are 4.7 billion social media users and the average person uses 7 different social networks per month and spend at least 95 minutes per day on social media sites. If you’re not marketing your business on social media, you’re not really marketing your business at all. We’ll cover— • who...
It’s time to get ahead of the competition and access the small business resources are out there meant for you. This expanded session includes-- Financing for your business. In addition to SBA loan guarantees, there are some financing options you may not even be aware of, as well as business competitions...
Traditional funding for small businesses continues to dry up while digital lending platforms are expanding. And often offering more access and more speed. We’ll review many types of online funding and give you the pros and cons each. We’ll discuss peer-to-peer lending, business cash advances, brokering services, and factoring. Don’t...
Having trouble getting a business loan? You’re not alone. There are several factors that make or break you. We'll explore how success depends on your business sector, your financial health, collateral demands, equity injection, and economic conditions. Give us 30 minutes and we’ll give you the facts.
97% of consumers go online to find products & services. Is your business positioned to successfully market online? We’ll share the 4 most important things you can do today to get your online marketing up to snuff, including online profiles, your website and how you’re using social media.
Owners of the smallest businesses often don’t choose liability protection when they register to open their business. Liability protection provided by the LLC is critical to YOUR long-term, personal financial health. We’ll show you how to take advantage of the LLC and how to do it right.
Marketing budgets keep getting tighter. It makes sense for you to manage your dollars (and time), using only marketing strategies that work for your business. We’ll cover traditional marketing avenues like billboards and radio, as well as newer methods, and teach you what works and how to save money.
