Cyber Security Twitter Chat | The Pros & Cons of Being the Boss
Tips for Small Business Cyber Security Twitter Chat | #SBAchat Tuesday, October 25 | 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT In honor of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, join us on Tuesday, October 25 at 3:00 PM ET for a Twitter chat on cyber security for small business. In addition to helpful advice, tips, and tricks, we’ll be asking leading experts about emerging threats every small business owner needs to know about. Follow along and share your ideas using the hashtag #SBAchat. Participants include @SBAgov (Moderator), @DnBB2B, @LegalZoom, @Expensify, @DashDataInc, @Sonny_H of @BoxHQ, @Bench, @SCOREMentors, @Paychex, @Cindy_Bates of @Microsoft, @StaySafeOnline 10 Ways to Keep Your Mobile Devices (and the Data on Them)...
A Day Summit with the Nigerian Vice President
Join the SBA Houston District Office and the Nigerian Initiative for Economic Development (NIED) for "Opportunities in Nigeria: Infrastructure Development", a special business and investment summit. The guest speaker is the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yesi Osinbajo. When: Friday, October 28, 2016 9am - 2pm Where: Marriott Houston Westchase, 2900 Briarpark Drive, Houston, TX 77042 Seating is limited and registration is required. SBA offers a variety of programs and services. Understanding them is the first step towards receiving assistance. Whether you are just getting started or you are an existing business ready to expand, attend this workshop to learn about SBA loan programs and how...
These Are the Tricks Top Marketers Use to Build Their Brands
With so much noise from advertisements, prospects want to see social proof before buying. BY JOHN WHITE Founder and CMO, Social Marketing Solutions The proof is in the pudding. How many times have we heard that? However, when comes to building a brand it holds true 100 percent of the time. When companies have social proof of repeated positive interactions with their customers it builds trust in the marketplace which increases conversion rates of new customers. Traditional advertising efforts are declining in their effectiveness. Consumers have been marketed to so profusely that they have become resistant to almost all claims made in advertisements. I received yet another phone book on my doorstep...
Crowdfunding – An Alternative Source of Funding
Over the last several years crowdfunding has become an increasingly popular funding option for both entrepreneurs and investors: It is convenient. Validates your concept. Reduces business risk. Provides a real-time feedback. Great marketing tool During this workshop you will learn: Who is suited for Crowdfunding Raising cash in return for rewards/awards, using Crowdfunding Raising cash in return for equity, using Crowdfunding Detailed steps in an awards-based Crowdfunding campaign Marketing using Crowdfunding Leave this workshop with knowledge about this increasingly important and often misunderstood topic Fee $25 ($30 at site) includes refreshments FREE for the first 10 Veterans who register after October 11, thanks to a grant by Capital One...
SCORE Mentors
4 Quick Reads Filled With Inspiration, Power & More 7 TED Talks to Listen to for Business Inspiration Power Up Your Small Biz Virtual Conference: Technology Trends Should You Sponsor a Podcast? Infographic: Women in Small Business 7 TED Talks to Listen to for Business Inspiration For over 30 years, TED Talks have inspired people around the world. The best thing about TED Talks is that they offer free access to teachings from many business leaders that often charge hundreds or thousands of dollars at their conferences. Here are seven articles that will have you giddy and ready for success: Seth Godin: How to Get Your Ideas to Spread ...
Join our tips for women in business webinar | Halloween marketing tricks
Let's Celebrate Women's Small Business Month Together Webinar | Tips for Starting or Growing a Small Business Thursday, October 20, 2016 | 3:00 PM ET We know the importance women have on our economy. We can do more together by giving you the tools and resources to create or grow a small business, employee more Americans and help generate additional revenue. Register Now Blog | 11 Million Reasons to Celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and there’s plenty to celebrate as recent research notes major gains for women in business. Are you a small business owner with an amazing success story to tell? If so, submit your nomination today...
Business Mastery Workshop
OCT 14 Business Mastery Workshop by Hillcrest Financial in Conjunction with Office In America Co. $15 DESCRIPTION Business Mastery Workshop is designed for forward-thinking business owners wanting to grow their businesses, increase profitability and improve their lives by leveraging successful business owner consultants, private business coaching and proprietary strategy services. What you will learn: Increase key areas of your business Understanding critical factors in growing your business Turning Relationships into Revenue Get capital despite bad personal credit Learn steps to build credit quickly Registration: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Workshop: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Bonus: Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Networking: The Money is in the Follow-up e-book. Food and Refreshments: Light breakfast food and refreshments will be...
Happy Women’s Small Business Month | When to Change Your Business Plan
If you are a woman who is interested in starting or is currently running your own business, the next two weeks are dedicated to you! Join us on Facebook and Twitter to learn about our resources and the amazing women who used them to start and grow their businesses. Blog | How to Know When to Change Your Business Plan Sometimes you need to stick to your business plan to make it work. Even a mediocre strategy consistently executed over time is better than a series of brilliant strategies that keep going off in different directions. Strategy often takes time. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has helped transform the Federal marketplace...
This Is How Small Businesses Are Using Social Media
The roughly 1.3 million small and medium businesses (SMBs) in North America generate a gobstopping $5.5 trillion in annual revenue. And according to a new study conducted by LinkedIn, social media is increasingly becoming the vital axis upon which this community turns. LinkedIn partnered with market research firm TNS to survey decision-makers at approximately 1,000 North American SMBs -- or enterprises that garner between $1 million and $50 million. They discovered that 81 percent use social media to drive growth, while nine percent intend to use social media in the future. Its uses are as valuable as they are varied. Ninety-four percent of SMBs said they use...
BIZCONNECT: 2016 Small Business Marketing Boot Camp
Workshop and One-on-One Mentoring Join the SBA Houston District Office as they present information on SBA programs and services at BIZCONNECT: 2016 Small Business Marketing Boot Camp, hosted by Houston Community College and SCORE. This event will provide you with information on the different financing options for starting or growing your business. Come out and take part in this Q & A workshop and One-on-One Mentoring, as they talk about the following: Topic: Sales Dominance-The Key to Creating and Sustaining Success Also: One-on-One Mentoring with Business Advisors When: Wednesday, September 28-29, 2016 8:30 am - Registration Where: Houston Community College (HCC) - Alief Hayes Center of Entrepreneurship 2811 Hayes Rd Houston, TX 77082 Seating is limited and registration is required. SBA offers a variety of programs and services....
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