Start your application today for America’s Top Small Business! Have your achievements recognized nationwide and enter for a chance to win our $25K Small Business of the Year grand prize! Get started.
Seeking out loans can be a long, arduous process, but it can also provide the financial help your business needs to grow and thrive. Use these tips to decide if applying for a loan makes sense for your business and learn the steps you should take to prepare.
Determining what your business should sell takes several steps, including planning, branding, and audience research. Find out the key factors all business owners should consider when developing a product to increase their chances of success.
Spring is the perfect time to experiment with new tactics to help your business blossom. Discover how these small brands are leaning into the new season with creative, feel-good marketing strategies.
QUOTABLE MOMENT
“We really want to give them visibility into the money coming into their business, and then also the money going out of their business, and to understand projections going forward, and having this all consolidated in one place.”
From life, disability, dental and vision to legal plans and more – MetLife has partnered with CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce to offer small businesses access to unique coverage and benefits at special pricing for certain services. Request a quote today!
The percentage of people that prefer video marketing to learn about a product or service. Discover creative ways to implement how-to videos into your marketing strategy.
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Rates of mental health disorders like anxiety and depression have decreased since the pandemic, but there are still significant signs and issues that employers should look out for. Improve employee health and well-being by offering six of these benefits.
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Taking just 10 minutes daily to journal, read, shower, or indulge in your favorite non-work-related hobbies are simple ways business owners can combat burnout. Understand how burnout affects entrepreneurs and employees differently and the steps your team can take to avoid it.
Does your business qualify for the ERC?
Take advantage of one of the largest tax credit programs for organizations and businesses with help from Experian Employer Services. If your U.S.-based businesses suffered revenue losses or a partial suspension of operations due to COVID-19 government orders, you may qualify for up to $26,000 per employee with the Employee Retention Tax Credit. Find out if your business qualifies.
Applications are open for America’s Top Small Business (ATSB) — a small business awards program from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. America’s Top Small Business aims to recognize small businesses doing big things in their industries and communities through innovation, job creation, and a commitment to being an integral part of a thriving business ecosystem.Find out everything you need to know about the ATSB program and get started on your application here.
GRANTS & AWARDS
The Amazon Small Business Grant supports business growth for Amazon Business account users. A free business account can be created to apply for those that do not have one already. Applicants can receive the grant prize of $25,000, one of four $20,000 grants, one of 10 semi-finalist grants of $15,000, and other prizes. Applications are due May 21.
Caress has launched the Caress Dreams Fund to support its mission of elevating women of color founders. A cohort of 12 women will participate in a crowdfunding accelerator program, resulting in a $5,000 grant for each business, coaching, and creative services to support business growth and fundraising campaigns. Applications are due by May 24.
The Comcast Rise grant will provide small businesses with marketing, media, technology, and creative services. The grant will reward 500 businesses across five major cities: Detroit, Baltimore, Memphis, Philadelphia, and Portland, Oregon, to help “uplift” local communities. Applications will run throughoutJune.
The eBay Up & Running Program “gives back to the small businesses powering America,” awarding $10,000 to 50 eBay business sellers, plus an additional $500 stipend to apply toward eBay Refurbished office equipment. Applications close on June 9.
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is now accepting applications for its STEM Talent Challenge. Applicants should have ideas to create and implement innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) work-based learning models. Applicants should be innovation-driven businesses that would “accelerate economic competitiveness” with their new ideas. Applications are due June 12.
More grant & program information can be found here.
