A Note From Our State Director… The threat of cybersecurity is one that the Kentucky Small Business Development Center recognizes as a major area of concern for small business owners in the Commonwealth. Hackers are specifically targeting small and medium sized businesses because of their potential lack of knowledge, resources, and general awareness on the […]
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If your identity was used, without your permission, to obtain a COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)… follow the procedures outlined below. The US Small Business Administration has developed a process for individuals to report Identity Theft relating to fraudulent Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). If you have received a notice from SBA regarding an
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February 22, 2021: The White House issued a press release describing upcoming enhancements to SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program. The changes include: Instituting a 14-day period, starting Wednesday, during which only businesses with fewer than 20 employees can apply for relief through the Program. Helping sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed individuals receive more financial support.
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The Kentucky Small Business Development Center announced an e-commerce initiative with the support of the leading global e-commerce platform, Shopify, in an effort to assist in the online presence of Kentucky small businesses. Entrepreneurs and business owners can expect a series of free webinars, tools, trainings and tutorials that will present great potential for online
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A series of webinars, tools, trainings, and tutorials will present great potential for online success. Lexington, Kentucky – The Kentucky SBDC announced an e-commerce initiative with the support of the leading global commerce platform, Shopify, in an effort to assist in the online presence of Kentucky small businesses. Entrepreneurs and business owners can expect a
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“This love affair is deep and passionate, and we’re not afraid to tell the world; we love ice cream.” Darryl Goodner and two of his friends Zach Hardin and Lynette Ruby started Louisville Cream almost by happenstance. He and friends were working on a graphic novel, and Darryl started making ice cream as a treat.He
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If you’re going to invest your time marketing your small business on Facebook, then you need to understand Edgerank. Edgerank is the Facebook algorithm that determines which of your posts get displayed in the newsfeeds of your fans. You see, just because someone is a fan of your business, that does not mean they will
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HubSpot has created a terrific (and beautifully designed) slide deck illustrating the State of Online Christmas Shopping for 2013. Have a look… 47 Stats for Remarkable Holiday Marketing from HubSpot All-in-one Marketing SoftwareWhat are some ways that small businesses can compete with the increased popularity of online shopping? Post your thoughts in the comments below.Kevin NorvellWeb Project
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WASHINGTON – The newest resource to help small business owners more efficiently use technology to run their businesses is being provided to help grow their businesses and create jobs. The Business Technology Simplified online course series teaches the benefits of using modern technology that can take businesses to the next level of success. “We are
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Happy Birthday to Kentucky’s most famous entrepreneur, Colonel Harland Sanders. According to his 1974 autobiography, before Harland Sanders became a world-famous Colonel, he was a sixth-grade dropout, a farmhand, an army mule-tender, a locomotive fireman, a railroad worker, an aspiring lawyer, an insurance salesman, a ferryboat entrepreneur, a tire salesman, an amateur obstetrician, an (unsuccessful)
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