Microsoft Teams
Proving Your Business Idea Works
Microsoft TeamsNearly 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 how customers buy.
Making the Most of Your Social Media Posts
Microsoft TeamsThere 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 uses which platform • […]
Small Business Resources for Veterans
Microsoft TeamsIt’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 and venture capitalist funds […]
Online Funding for Small Businesses
Microsoft TeamsTraditional 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 access online funding until you […]
5 Features of the Successful Business Loan
Microsoft TeamsHaving 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.
4 Steps to Profitable Online Marketing
Microsoft Teams97% 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.
Why You Need an LLC
Microsoft TeamsOwners 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.
Cost Effective Marketing
Microsoft TeamsMarketing 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.
Is Your Independent Contractor Really an Employee?
Microsoft TeamsThe IRS estimates that 80% of U.S. contract workers are misclassified. Why should we care what the IRS things? Because there are serious financial penalties if you’ve chosen wrong. This includes back payment of employment taxes, FICA, and state and federal unemployment taxes. And criminal penalties include up to $1,000 per misclassified worker and one […]
How SBA Loans Really Work
Microsoft TeamsIt’s not a big secret that many small business owners can’t get affordable loans. SBA helps small businesses get critical funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. But what does that mean? We’re going to give you a real-world breakdown of how SBA supports programs that help small businesses get the funding […]
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