Tools & Templates

America’s SBDC offers free and low-cost consulting and training to small business owners. Learn how you can take advantage of this valuable resource. 

Most everything is up in the cloud these days, and moving your business data to the cloud is a logical and practical move. Learn more about cloud storage and get tips on choosing the right provider.

Business-to-business (B2B) email marketing has come of age, offering even small businesses an effective option to level up their customer acquisition efforts. How much? CloudTask reports that the estimated return on investment for B2B email marketing is $44.25 for every $1 spent.

Whether you’re a new or experienced small business owner, financial responsibilities—including accounting—can take a while to get the hang of. There are so many moving parts to keep track of, not to mention a lot of math to do, which makes mistakes almost inevitable. That’s why many companies bring on an accountant as soon as they can. But if that isn’t an option for you just yet, don’t worry. We’ll cover some of the most common accounting mistakes made by small businesses and how to avoid them, so you can protect your business.

The SBDC is offering free counseling, at-cost training, business resources, webinars, and partner offerings for businesses impacted by COVID 19. 

Many entrepreneurs struggle to make time for non-work activities. Here are some suggestions for what you should  - and shouldn’t - do to gain a better work-life balance.