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EO Entrepreneurs Share Strategies for Failure-Proofing Small Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The statistics on small business survival are daunting: Only 50 percent of new companies will survive for more than five years in the U.S. Before diving into entrepreneurship, wouldn’t it be ideal to tap into the knowledge of experienced, thriving business owners for advice on failure-proofing a new business?

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How To Build a Pandemic-Proof Business Plan for 2021

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Nearly 100,000 businesses have permanently closed due to COVID-19. And with no end in sight for returning to business as usual, that number can be intimidating to anyone who’s considering opening their own business or entrepreneurs hoping to survive the next year. What can you learn from these businesses? Practicality.

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The Bad Advice Diverse Founders are Given Around Fundraising

This is going to be BIG.

This blog post is not about debating if "enough" diverse founders get funding--whatever that might mean. Statistically, most white men don't get funded either, but that doesn't hold them back from trying with ever bolder asks and assumptions.

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6 Ways to Sell Your Business on Social Media

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur, this statistic works in your favor. Create social media pages for your business. Create photo galleries of your products, update your business’s contact information, and make sure to link everything back to your website. Does your business have a physical location?

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8 Things Entrepreneurs Often Overlook When Starting a Business

StartupNation

Not everyone has the drive to start their own business. We need that entrepreneurial spirit and mindset in the world in order for innovative new businesses to emerge. You need to consider all of the steps that need to be taken to open a business. You need to consider all of the steps that need to be taken to open a business.

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Websites Are Critical For Brick-and-Mortar Storefronts

StartupNation

How many small businesses have websites? A recent Fit Small Business roundup on website statistics reveals that 71% of small businesses have a website. This is a substantial amount of growth from 2018 where statistics showed only 50% of small businesses had created their own websites.

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Small Biz Dev Center Celebration DAY - March 18

Smart Hustle Magazine

I’m a big fan of America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)! Wednesday, March 18, 2020, is America’s SBDC Day , and you’re invited to celebrate, with local and national events and activities highlighting the services the SBDCs offer, as well as the many success stories of small businesses they’ve helped.