What does the SBA’s Community Navigator Pilot Program mean for small businesses?
As part of the American Rescue Plan, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is now accepting applications for the Community Navigator Pilot Program. This program will provide grants to organizations that support small businesses, and prioritizes very small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
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Show your LGBTQ+ pride as a business or an ally
June is Pride month and small businesses are flying their rainbow flags. There are many ways to celebrate Pride, whether yours is an LGBTQ+ business or an ally – a business that demonstrates inclusion every day.
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Customer Spotlight: How May Silvers made her business dream come true and helps others do the same
May Silvers is founder and owner of M2 Hospitality, an event planning company, and Events4Anyone, a coaching business to help event planners start and grow their own businesses. She shared with us how she made her dream of running her own event planning business come true, and how she helps other event planners realize their dreams too.
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Remote working increases cyber risk for small businesses
The pandemic has changed the way we do business in many ways. One of the most remarkable changes – and one that may become permanent for many businesses – is remote working. While this has been an advantage, the increase in cyber attacks since more people have been working from home is not a coincidence
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Secrets to success: Encore entrepreneurs talk about confidence
Encore entrepreneurs – those who start their first business after the age of 50 – have some advantages over their younger counterparts. The single biggest advantage, according to the 2021 Hiscox Encore Entrepreneur Report, is confidence.
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How to apply for business insurance
Buying business insurance might seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Here is everything you need to know about applying for business insurance.
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