Small Business Week Opportunities

Small businesses get a lot of attention these days—and why shouldn’t they? They’re the backbone of our economy and create two out of three new jobs. Let’s hear it for small businesses! Since 1963, the U.S. has celebrated this entrepreneurial bunch with National Small Business Week (May 4 – 8). What are your plans?

Some things to consider:

·        Live stream events hosted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) or tune into webinars covering diverse business topics to up your small business knowledge.

·        Find out what’s going on locally with your chamber of commerce and other organizations, and get involved.

·        Bring attention to the week—and the importance of local support—in your advertising and social media.

·        Thank your customers and offer discounts and specials that run the whole week.

·        Have an open house to engage existing customers. Encourage them to bring friends.

·        Partner with your local library to conduct a program or act as a subject matter expert.

Regardless how you decide to take advantage of the extra national (and, hopefully, local) attention about the importance of small businesses, give yourself a congratulatory pat on the back and celebrate well. You’ve earned it.

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