Kevin Norvell

Navigating Disaster Recovery: A 13-Week Cash Flow Plan to Keep Your Business Afloat

When disaster strikes, the road to recovery can feel overwhelming—especially for small business owners struggling to keep their doors open. Managing cash flow effectively during this critical time can mean the difference between survival and closure. That’s where the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC) comes in. Our team of experienced business coaches can help […]

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Plate to Profit: Mastering Restaurant Operations, Finances & Staffing

**Note: Before registering, you must complete the application form here so our team can review eligibility** WHAT: A 6-session, 3-month long, class aimed to help improve how you run your restaurant. Includes a 1:1 with Left Brain Solutions consultant, Anne Shadle, prior to the group sessions beginning. **Full course cost is $300 for limited time only.** WHO: For existing restaurant

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ChatGPT for Small Business Owners

The Small Business Owner’s Guide To Using ChatGPT

Welcome to this guide on using ChatGPT specifically tailored for small business owners. This guide will cover the basics of using ChatGPT, including prompts, priming, and personas, with a focus on examples relevant to small businesses. 1. Prompts Prompts are the starting point of your interaction with ChatGPT. They’re simply the text you input, which

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ROBS Financing For Entrepreneurs

What is ROBS financing and how can it help me finance my business venture?

ROBS financing is a way for entrepreneurs to use their retirement funds to pay for new business start-up costs without paying taxes or penalties on the withdrawal. ROBS stands for Rollovers as Business Start-Ups, and it involves setting up a C corporation, creating a 401(k) plan for it, rolling over existing retirement funds into the

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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Eastern Kentucky Affected by Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides

WASHINGTON – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Kentucky following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration due to the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that began on July 26. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help Kentucky small businesses and residents impacted

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