Does Amazon still sell only books? Does Starbucks still sell only coffee? Then why are you still doing the same old thing? In this rapidly changing world, the time is ripe to take your business to the next level. And the good news is, it’s not that hard to do! Steve Strauss, USA TODAY senior […]
In the last year, rapid shifts in consumer behavior and the surge in online shopping have driven retailers to adapt their operations and offerings. Nearly 60% of retailers are already using or rolling out the Buy Now, Pay Later payment model, according to Software Advice’s latest retail survey. It also found that over 50% have […]
Join us September 13 – September 15, 2021, for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration. This 3-day, action-packed event will include educational webinars, resources for small businesses, and networking chat rooms for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. "This year we’ll be spotlighting the resilience of our nation’s entrepreneurs and […]
The Business Model Canvas (BMC) is a one-page visual framework for planning, developing, and testing the business model(s) of an organization. While AN IMPORTANT strategic management tool, utilizing the BMC alone MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT TO HELP you clearly identify areas of improvement, and develop the tangible steps crucial to the growth of your business. The […]
Did you know that the Commonwealth of MA is offering Express Grants to help build your business? That’s right! Find out how you can apply for marketing grants to write a customized marketing and PR plan, train your team on social media, how to get free press, content marketing, and the latest low-cost and no-cost […]
https://youtu.be/aE7urhtUvsY Ahhhh the pandemic! Perhaps it’s wreaked havoc on your business or given you a wake-up call to rethink what’s important in your life (and business). What’s working? What’s not? In this webinar you’ll learn low-cost marketing and PR strategies to increase sales, visibility and credibility – despite challenging times. They’re strategies you or your […]
Click to view the power point presentation used during this webinar. https://youtu.be/mSwWPxgUoy4 Webinar Description: Please join us as we learn about the new SBA Covid-19 Relief Option, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Program. The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep […]
Your vision is the source of inspiration for your company and your life. You have a vision or maybe even a dream, but how can you make it a reality? Did you know you can increase the probability of making your vision come true by 50-80%? Did you know you can do this with a […]
Facilitated by: https://youtu.be/yszuVUucGXY Year over year, websites are becoming more and more crucial for small businesses to generate leads, show their credibility and keep their target audiences up to date on all of their services, programs, products, information and more. If there is one thing we have learned over the course of building hundreds […]
April 15th will be here sooner than you think! You have tax questions. We have tax answers. Join us for this LIVE Q&A session with certified CPA and small business tax expert Micah Fraim. The hour will be dedicated to answering your tax-related questions and concerns. He will also offer tax advice you can implement […]
Many small-business owners want to speed up growth by selling and shipping to international customers, but don’t know where to start. Navigating the many processes and requirements may seem overwhelming, but with the right guidance, international shipping can be simpler than you might think. In this webinar, Stephen Smith, FedEx Marketing Director, discusses how to […]
Join us for an overview of Metro Credit Union’s at work program. We will cover the benefits of this program for both employers and employees. You will meet your dedicated Metro Business Development Officer, Maria Tenaglia who serves the North Shore. Maria will be joined by Theresa Palmer, VP Business Development for Metro Credit Union. […]
The Festival of Lights event is POSTPONED to MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25! We’ll see you at 4pm in Central Square 🎄🕎✨