Small business owners are invited to a free panel discussion Published 12:42 am Saturday, March 4, 2023 The LSCPA SBDC is located at 1401 Procter Street. (Monique Batson/The News) A champion of small business development in the region is putting on a free panel discussion next week in Port Arthur. The Small Business Development Center…
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This small business has broken TikTok with its hilarious marketing
Social media can be difficult to break into these days, especially for small businesses. There’s so much competition for viewers’ ever-reduced attention spans, that it can be hard to get any organic reach at all, let alone make a memorable impact. But Clancy’s Auto Body, a car body shop in Fort Lauderdale, has found a…
Jenny Son’s Tried-and-True Tips for Women Business Owners
Amidst the economic uncertainty of 2023, planning for the future is more important—and more challenging—than ever. According to a recent Bank of America survey78 percent of small business owners expect that a potential recession will impact their business, potentially forcing them to raise prices, slow hiring plans and reduce spending. Enter Jenny Son, a small…
County looking for more support for Small Business Enterprise Centre
By Bob Montgomery February 24, 2023 9:23am Huron County’s Director of Economic Development says they’re looking for an increase in provincial funding for their Small Business Enterprise Centre. Vicki Lass says the center is funded partially by the county and partially by the province, and over the last few years there has not been an…
Federal funding for Black entrepreneurs a ‘beacon of hope,’ though barriers persist
OTTAWA – When Sean Whyte opened a fashion store in early 2020, he had no idea a global pandemic would force him to throw out his business plan within a couple of months. Whyte’s Kelowna business, Gray Hearts Denim, pivoted from selling a range of fashion attire to making denim face masks. And while finding…
An Administrative Perspective – PHE America
As we begin a new year, the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) continues to engage two national task forces to revise the national standards in health and physical education and I consider this work to be critical to the future of our profession. In regularly reviewing and revising our standards, we make…
For success, consider a different path than your peers
One thing I always suggest to my small business brothers and sisters is to, whenever possible, “do the opposite.” For instance, when everyone else is flooding Facebook or Instagram with ads, it is probably a good time to look to advertise elsewhere. As none other than Warren Buffet has said (paraphrasing here), “Be fearful when…
7 Tips to Start a Small Business as a Fresh College Graduate
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As a recent college graduate, you have your degree and possibly some experience from an initial job or internship. But now, you’re interested in acting on your entrepreneurial ambitions and starting your own business. Starting a small business is an increasingly popular option for young people —…