Published August 08, 2024 by jramirez
Small Business, Big Impact Ever wonder how your local coffee shop / restaurant / physical therapy practice got started? If they started and stayed in business, there is a good chance they went to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for help. In the past decade, the SBDC has worked with over 1000 small
Published August 08, 2024 by jramirez
The Myth of the Small Business Grant One of the most common questions we get at the Small Business Development Center is about free money for a small business. I am always sorry when I get that question because I always have to give people disappointing news. There are no reliable grants available for
Published July 08, 2024 by Kim Sherman-Labrum
Financial Planning Why is financial planning important to business owners? Additionally, why do managers in your business (sales, operations, etc.) also need to understand elements of financial planning and be involved in the process? Forecasting and planning. Business owners look ahead, they make plans for growth that will shape the future success of their
Published June 03, 2024 by Kim Sherman-Labrum
Understanding and Using Business Financial Statements Financial statements provide information about how well a business’s operations are performing. A business owner uses financial statements to evaluate current and past performance, identify existing financial issues, forecast (budget) future performance, make financing decisions, and more. The two key business financial statements are the Income Statement and
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Published May 13, 2024 by Kim Sherman-Labrum
Create a Great Job Ad in 5 Minutes or Less Do you ever wonder if your job ad is attracting the employees that you want? This isn’t the entire reason for lousy results, but writing a great advertisement makes the difference. Today I did a simple job search on Indeed.com. Not all of the
Published April 28, 2024 by Kim Sherman-Labrum
Three Essentials of Employee Feedback Buyer Persona: Small Business Owner “The only man who behaves sensibly is my tailor; he takes my measurements anew every time he sees me, while all the rest go on with their old measurements and expect me to fit them.” – George Bernard Shaw Many small business owners don’t take
