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Disaster Relief Efforts to Kentucky Businesses, Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by February Storms

Low-Interest Disaster Loans Now Available for Recovery The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is stepping in to provide much-needed financial relief to Kentucky businesses, nonprofits, and residents affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on February 14, 2025. In response to the Presidential disaster declaration issued on February 24, […]

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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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Blog: Increase Small Business Sales by Closing More of What’s in Front of You

Increase Small Business Slaes By Closing More of What’s in Front of You Most times we only equate “increasing sales” with putting more customers in front of us. If we want to increase sales revenues by 25 percent, then how can we bring in at least 25 percent more prospects? So, to bring these prospects

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Blog: Business Budgets: Why they matter and how to make one

Business Budgets: Why They Matter And How To Make One Business budgets are critical to success for all businesses, especially small businesses. Why are they critical? Provide visibility and calculations about the potential profitability of a business. Budgets and forecasts are not an exact science, more like a starting point for making major business decisions. 

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Blog: Scale Your Business by Exporting…It’s easier than you think

Scale Your Business By Exporting…It’s Easier Than You Think Have you considered Exporting your product or service? Small-to-medium sized businesses are often in a good position to sell to overseas markets despite never having done so before. With over 95% of the world’s consumers outside of the United States, an increasing amount of U.S. companies

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