It’s impossible to know exactly what’s in store for the future of your business. But some careful planning can help you make the most of your opportunities. Below are tips from members of the small business community for planning for the future. Make Your Business Bloom This Summer Summer can be a slow season for many businesses. But that’s often the perfect opportunity to try some new ideas. Lisa Sicard of Small Biz Tipster shared a few in this post. And BizSugar members offered their own thoughts here. Make Sure Your Business Appeals to Future Clients and Employees Your website and marketing materials don’t just communicate with future clients and customers. Those who might be interested in doing business with you in the… [Read More...]
UPS Provides $150K in Grant Funds to AAPI-Owned Businesses
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. And UPS is marking the occasion by awarding grant funding to AAPI-owned businesses. This $150,000 grant program is part of UPS’s Proudly Unstoppable initiative. And the Asian American & Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (ACE) is helping to administer grants. About UPS and National ACE’s Proudly Unstoppable Grants Eligible businesses can apply for grants of $5,000. To qualify, businesses must be at least 51 percent AAPI-owned, be a for-profit business in the U.S. with no more than three locations or affiliations with a national brand, and be adversely affected by the pandemic. In addition to the grant program, UPS is highlighting AAPI entrepreneurs on its website. And the company is offering… [Read More...]
10 Expert Tips for Stepping Up Your Social Media and Content Marketing Game
There’s no wrong way to form a digital marketing strategy. Since there are so many platforms and tools, each business must find the options that are most relevant to their needs. But learning from the mistakes and experiences of other small business owners may give you a head start. Here are tips for making the most of these strategies from members of the online small business community. Hone These Social Media Skills Social media is constantly evolving. So if you want your efforts to be effective for a long period of time, it’s more valuable to focus on skills instead of specific strategies. In this Blogging Wizard post, Nicola Bleu lists the most important skills for social media managers. And the BizSugar community offered their… [Read More...]