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The National Small Business Week Awards highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community members from all 50 states and U.S. territories. The 2024 deadline for submission is December 7, 2023, at 4:00. Learn More ▶️ https://loom.ly/t1HR3dE

A quick read for black business owners.

Dear Small Business Owner's Community, As we navigate the challenges and triumphs of the business world, it's important to pause and recognize the milestones we've achieved. This is your moment to step into the spotlight and celebrate your entrepreneurial journey. The U.S. Small Business Administration National Small Business Week Awards are now accepting self-nominations, and this is a call to action for you to showcase your business story. Whether it’s innovative solutions, community impact, or overcoming adversity, your narrative is a source of inspiration and learning for all. Why Self-Nominate? 🏆 Gain Recognition: Earn the acknowledgment that your business deserves on a prestigious platform. 📈 Boost Visibility: Increase your brand’s exposure and open doors to new opportunities and connections. 🤝 Connect with Peers: Engage with a network of fellow #smallbiz owners, sharing insights and experiences. 💡 Inspire Others: Your success story could be the motivation that sparks innovation in others. How to Nominate? Please visit https://www.sba.gov/nsbw to submit your nomination. The process is straightforward, and the potential rewards are immense. Deadline: Don’t miss out our deadline for submissions is December 7, 2023. Join us in celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship in our communities in Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands. Your journey is worth sharing, and we can’t wait to hear your story! #SmallBusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship #PuertoRicoBusiness #USVIBusiness #SmallBusinessWeek #PuertoRico #USVI

Entrepreneurs – have you set up a meeting with SCORE mentors in your area? It’s free and confidential. You’ll be amazed with the ways they can help you grow your business. 

Happy National Small Business Week! St. Tammany Corporation is proud to recognize our local small businesses who make our community THRIVE. Small businesses play a pivotal role in the economic prosperity and resilience of St. Tammany Parish. 24.33% of our employed workforce belong to the Retail Trade and Accommodation/Food Industries, which employs a majority of our local small businesses. Here are just some of the reasons why our community and region benefit from local businesses. - Job Creation and Innovation: Local businesses offer employment opportunities to our residents, which reduces our unemployment rate and boosts our labor participation. These folks are also incubators of innovation, as they introduce new ideas, products, and services that enrich our lives and propel our economy forward. - Local Supply Chain Boost: Small businesses typically source their goods and services from neighboring businesses to strengthen our local supply chain and nurture a network of mutual support. - Giving Back Through Culture: Beyond their economic contributions, small businesses add a level of charm to our neighborhoods. Whether you shop at the family-owned donut shop or the boutique shop that showcases local artisans, these establishments create spaces where our neighbors connect, and memories are made. "As we celebrate National Small Business Week, we must recognize the profound impact of small businesses on our economic landscape," said St. Tammany Corporation CEO Christopher Masingill. "These folks are the innovators and creative thinkers that help position St. Tammany as a hub for highly skilled and valuable talent. We thank you for your dedication to our community and helping to diversify our local economy." We would like to thank our partners at the Louisiana Small Business Development Center, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Louisiana Economic Development for their continued support and programming designed to help small businesses succeed. St. Tammany Corporation strives to cultivate an environment where businesses of all sizes and industries can THRIVE through our various business and technical assistance services. For more information on these services, visit: https://lnkd.in/g5MutDeF When we support local businesses, we're investing in St. Tammany's future, ensuring that our communities remain vibrant and prosperous for the next generation. Be sure to shop local and support your local businesses this week and beyond!

Secrets of Successful Small Business owners

To help Black-owned small businesses continue to succeed, we asked CEOs and business leaders for their best tips. From looking into local chapters of Black Business Association to the Black Owned Everything website, there are several resources that can help the continued growth and success of Black-owned small businesses for years to come. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8UBRfsu #BlackOwnedBusinesses #BusinessGrowth

"🔖SAVE THIS POST: Here are some free resources to help your small business:" No business is small when it is yours. And when I started my business, I discovered that while it is easy to start a business today, it is not easy to build it and keep it running. I relied heavily on others for their advice and help - advisors, mentors and resources. Having a coach provided that objective perspective, accountability and problem-solving that kept me on track. During Small Business Week, be sure to take advantage of all the resources you can - and if you need assistance, I'm here to help too! 👋 ➡️These are my "go-tos!" (I'll list the links in the chat): • SBA: the Small Business Administration has some valuable ways to support you (see the repost I'm sharing) • SCORE: the volunteers at SCORE are business leaders in your area who mentor businesses and provide more detailed workshops and online guides.    Specialty Organizations: • WBENC: the Women's Business Enterprise National Council does more than just certify women-owned businesses. • BBALA: the Black Business Association advocates and promote the development of African American-owned businesses. • BBPA: the Black Business and Professional Association is focused on businesses in Canada, but their education programs are universal. 🆓Want to know how to stop marketing and start profiting? 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙖 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨. (https://lnkd.in/e9Ahcvqj) And create your own Upturn! -JL “The Marketer That Says: Stop Marketing, Start Profiting!” 🐝 I can show you how to massively improve your profit, without spending more money on ads. 💰 Need a speaker for your next group meeting? DM me. Liked this post? Ring the bell at the top of my profile to see more but follow me first. ➕🔔 #SmallBusinessWeek! #smallbusiness #businessadvisor #coach #jl

🏆 Nominate your business for the #SmallBusinessWeek awards by December 7! Learn how to submit your nominations for Small Business Person of the Year and other award categories: https://loom.ly/XYsMmZc #smalbusiness #business #nationalentrepreneurshipmonth

Today kicks off National Small Business Week. And the month of May is National Small Business Month. Please support small businesses in your area, particularly those owned by BIPOC, women or veteran entrepreneurs. Small businesses are the backbone of every community. Please do your part and consistently support them with a focus in May. #smallbusinessweek #smallbusinessmonth #entrepreneurship