November 6, 2014

Business Tips from SBA.org

>>5 Ways To Prepare for Small Business Saturday - Nov. 29

Source: sba.gov

November 29 is Small Business Saturday! That’s right, the day after Black Friday and before Cyber Monday is your chance to make a lasting impact in your community by encouraging shoppers to shop local. Here are five steps you can take to make it a big day for your small business. Read more here.

>>Online Course! How to Write a Business Plan

Source: sba.gov

Do you need help with planning the road map for your small businesses start, growth and success? Learn the importance of business planning and the components of a business plan, and gain access to sample plans and resources that can help you develop a solid business plan. Read more here.

>>SHOP Early Access Available to Small Businesses in Five States - Online Debut Nov. 15

Source: sba.gov

The SHOP Marketplace helps small businesses provide health coverage to their employees and is open to employers with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees. "SHOP Early Access" will allow small businesses, agents, and brokers to try out new online pre-enrollment SHOP features, and help set the stage for the full online debut on November 15. Read more here.