SBDC, Rubio to host virtual conference to help owners navigate pandemic challenges
May 18-19 — A no-cost event hosted by the Florida Small Business Development Center [SBDC] Network and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio.
Qualifying requirements outlined for second round of Economic Injury Disaster Loan program
Update Jan. 20: The Economic Aid Act, signed Dec. 27, includes additional funding for Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. This article includes information about the targeted EIDL grant application process provided by the Small Business Administration.
Tips to help working from home be a success for management and employees
Is remote work here to stay? The jury is still out on what the post-COVID world will be like, but some workers already are asking for a permanent work from home policy, or at least the flexibility of a hybrid office-home situation.
Here are guidelines on how to qualify and apply for new PPP loans
The SBA has released guidance for new PPP loans available under the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act [the Economic Aid Act]. This article includes the latest guidance from the Small Business Administration.
Manufacturers need to be vigilant about safety, financial stability and meeting new product demands
Manufacturers of every size and across every industry are weathering unforeseen economic forces rising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Demand for products has been upended, relationships with suppliers and customers are being tested and liquidity issues have multiplied.
In today’s market, it’s important to be prepared when starting a new job search
Whether new to the workforce and in search of an entry-level position or a seasoned professional searching for a new opportunity, navigating the job market can prove challenging for any job seeker.
Employers might need to deal with underperforming employees, social isolation as remote working increases
We’re not sure yet that the newly remote workforce is here to stay in a big way after the pandemic is behind us. Yet, recent surveys and studies point out that the trend is not going away anytime soon.
Constant communication is vital when dealing with customer retention
In the best of times, customer retention is critical to small business success. But these days, with marketing dollars being slashed and customer acquisition budgets going down the drain, it is more important than ever to hold onto your customers.
Examination of cash flow will help avoid problems during slow times
Cash flow should be a regular managerial exercise, not crisis-driven, only to be performed during recessions or global pandemics,
Being well-prepared will make the SBA loan application easier
Being well-prepared will make the SBA loan application easier BY GERRI DETWEILER When it comes to small business lending, Small Business Administration loans are hot. In fact, in fiscal year 2019, the SBA guaranteed more than $28 billion to entrepreneurs that otherwise would not have had access to capital to start, grow or expand their [...]