Local shoppers can become a business’s most loyal customers by helping spread the word about the business to other community members. It’s important, then, for businesses to establish these local connections early on to see the best results from local marketing. To help businesses create more meaningful interactions with local community members, a panel of…
Energy drinks are currently booming in the US, with sales expected to reach a staggering $225 billion by 2026. To uncover the surge in popularity behind the energy drinks industry, Pre-Workouk World, an organisation aimed at demystifying the ingredients in pre-workout supplements, compiled an infographic. Sales of Energy Drinks to Hit $225 Billion by 2026…
Staying on top of the latest technologies is one of the ways your small business can keep ahead of the competition. TECHSPO ATLANTA 2022 is going to bring together some of the best developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators, and evangelists in their field. The two-day event will showcase the tools small businesses can…
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…
What are the benefits of buying an established business? If you decide to buy an existing business, you will get an established brand, a customer base, cash flow, an established supply chain, a working process and trained staff, and better financing options. From a sportfishing charter to a laundromat, 100% grass-fed lamb, mobile beverage canning,…
The American Rescue Plan Act has already awarded millions of pandemic relief dollars to communities around the country. Some of that money has already supported local small businesses. And cities and counties continue to make this funding available through new grant programs. This week, several cities announced new options, from Cambridge, Massachusetts to Aurora, Colorado.…
Small Business Trends is proud to announce that Mike Guta has accepted a promotion to the position of Assistant Editor. Guta’s promotion is part of Small Business Trends’ investment in the future and expansion of its editorial department. Guta has been working with the publication since June 2015 when he started writing articles for the…
Two Senate committee chairs want the Small Business Administration to pull more funds into the Economic Impact Disaster Loan program. They are asking the SBA to pull Covid-19 relief money from relief programs where it hasn’t been spent. Last week, the SBA urged small business owners in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania…
On May 11, The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the New Mexico Small Business Development Center Network announced the opening of an SBA Business Recovery Center in Ruidoso to provide support services to businesses impacted by the wildfires and straight-line winds that began on April 5, 2022. SBA Offers Aid to Small Businesses Affected by New…
This week there are a number of grants being offered by leading brands. From Wells Fargo to eBay, UPS, and Indeed along with public local, state, and federal organizations funds that are essential in this down economic climate are now available. These grants are addressing a range of issues small businesses are facing including, hiring,…