Small Biz Optimism is High. Check Out The Numbers!

Newsletter | August 28, 2018

More Than Half of Small Business Owners Expect Revenue Growth, TD Bank Reports Optimism is high among small business owners, with revenue and staff growth on the mind of many in the U.S. This was one of the findings of TD Bank's annual Small Business Survey, which found 53% of small businesses planned to grow in 2018, up from 46% in 2017. The number of small business owners planning to recruit more staff increased from 9% to 22% in the same year. Continue reading...

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#SBAchat: How to Market Your Business Online Aug 28 - Online, Twitter Do you have an online marketing plan for your small business? Take advantage of the dog days of summer to help boost your online presence. Join us for a Twitter chat hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (@SBAgov) as we'll be sharing online marketing tips and resources. Follow along with the hashtag #SBAchat. Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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2018 - Loans Edition Small businesses like yours are feeling the economic upturn. And one way you can tell is their desire to expand. According to a recent study, small businesses in California, alone, are seeking small business loans 80% more now than this time last year. And the dollar amount approved has gone up 90% in that same time. So, it's more important than ever to be ready to get approved for a small business loan. Inside this edition of Small Business Trends magazine Loans edition, we've got expert tips and advice on getting approved at traditional banks and the latest trend, online lenders, too. Get your free copy now.

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How Small Business Owners Are Investing Their Funds for Growth

Newsletter | August 21, 2018

5 Most Common Ways Small Business Can Use Funding from Kabbage Online lending continues to make a big impact on small business growth. A recent study conducted by NDP Analytics found that every $1 borrowed by small businesses produces $3.79 of gross output in local communities. It sums up to nearly $40 billion in economic growth across the United States, generating close to 400,000 new jobs and $13 billion in wages throughout local economies. The study references companies like Kabbage, which has provided access to more than $5 billion for over 150,000 small businesses. Online lending simplifies the traditional lending process. With Kabbage, small businesses connect live data to the platform and can quickly qualify for a line of credit, which go as high as $250,000 and continually adjust to match the performance and seasonality of the business. Growth, however, is not the product of idleness. Dollars only produce more dollars when they're appropriately put to work. So, what are these businesses investing in with these funds? Here are five ways small businesses use the extra capital accessed by online lending to generate revenue.

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2018 - Loans Edition Online loans for small business can be an alternative when other funding options fail to deliver. But getting the right funding for your small business is key. In the Loans Edition of Small Business Trends Magazine, find out the 7 most important questions to ask BEFORE applying for an online small business loan.

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6 Ways Answering Your Own Phone Harms Your Business

Newsletter | August 14, 2018

6 Ways Answering Your Own Phone Harms Your Business, and What You Should Do Instead You want to be as hands-on in your businesses as possible, but sometimes delegating certain tasks to other people is the best solution. Answering your own phones, for example, is one of those tasks that's better handled by a receptionist or answering service. If you're answering your own calls yourself instead of delegating to a receptionist or an answering service, you could actively be harming your business in six very significant ways.

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CouchCon by Wistia: The Free Virtual Deep-Dive into Marketing Aug 14 - Online Save your seat for CouchCon - a virtual conference on all things video marketing. Wistia's lined up 13 industry leaders who've used video to solve some of their biggest marketing challenges and are eager to share how you can do the same. From creating successful video campaigns to engaging with your audience, each session is designed to help provide marketers like you with advanced techniques to take your video marketing game to the next level. Whether you're watching CouchCon from your living room, the local coffee shop, or the office, it's all completely free. That means you can get access to all sorts of awesome video marketing content without spending a penny or leaving your couch! Join thousands of other marketers and register today. Read More WEBINAR August 15, 2PM ET (11AM PT): How Mobile Ate the Web - and 7 Ways Small Businesses Can Capitalize Aug 15 - Online Browsing via mobile devices has overtaken and now exceeds desktop computer browsing. Sadly, most marketers and business owners still look at their company web presence using desktop devices - but that's not what most of their visitors are seeing! Visitors are seeing it through mobile devices. In this webinar we'll explore how users find and get to businesses using mobile devices. We'll look at the latest trends, and whether your business needs them or should ignore them, including: AMP (accelerated mobile pages), progressive Web apps vs true mobile apps, mobile templates vs responsive websites, the search engine "knowledge panel" for your business, the mobile-first Google index, leveraging third party reviews and their impact on mobile visitors, and much more. Join us on August 15, 2PM ET (11AM PT) by registering today! Read More #BIZAPALOOZACHAT: How to Choose the Right Sales and Marketing Automation Tools Aug 20 - Online, Twitter Join Ivana Taylor of DIYMarketers (@DIYMarketers) and Anita Campbell of Small Business Trends (@SmallBizTrends) at 2PM ET on August 20, 2018 for a Twitter chat discussion on choosing the right sales and marketing automation tools for your business. Topics include tips for small business owners when it comes to choosing the right platform, the evolution of these tools and platforms along with their benefits, how to know when you need sales and marketing automation, and more. Join in the discussion on Twitter under the hashtag #BIZAPALOOZACHAT - see you there! Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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2018 - Loans Edition Credit scores play a critical role in securing small business finance. An individual's credit score plays a major role in a bank underwriter's decision to approve a small business financing request. Repairing bad credit doesn't happen overnight but you can improve your credit score with the tips found in the Loans Edition of Small Business Trends Magazine. Get your free copy now to check them out!

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Join Us! Free Webinar: How Mobile Ate the Web

Newsletter | August 7, 2018

Free Webinar: How Mobile Ate the Web - and 7 Ways Small Businesses Can Capitalize Browsing via mobile devices has overtaken and now exceeds desktop computer browsing. Sadly, most marketers and business owners still look at their company web presence using desktop devices - but that's not what most of their visitors are seeing! Visitors are seeing it through mobile devices. In this webinar we'll explore how users find and get to businesses using mobile devices. We'll look at the latest trends, and whether your business needs them or should ignore them, including: AMP (accelerated mobile pages), progressive Web apps vs true mobile apps, mobile templates vs responsive websites, the search engine "knowledge panel" for your business, the mobile-first Google index, leveraging third party reviews and their impact on mobile visitors, and much more. Join us on August 15, 2PM ET by registering today!

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