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Get tips for making the best of Small Business Month with these programs and events.

Prepare for Small Business Month with these events

With Small Business Month just a few weeks away, now is the perfect time to start registering for free and virtual events offered to support entrepreneurs. Get tips for financial management, marketing, networking, and more using this list of upcoming events and programs.

Find the right influencer to promote your brand

Influencer marketing has skyrocketed over the last few years, allowing social media personalities to build relationships with brands and share those brands’ goods and services with a wider audience. Check out this list of social media influencers across several industries to find one that resonates with your brand's values.

How 'goofing off' can boost productivity

What may look like a waste of time can actually benefit your business. Discover how emphasizing levity and lighthearted breaks can help employees focus, reducing stress and increasing creativity.

QUOTABLE MOMENT

“Professional success is a journey, and often we don’t take the time to own our achievements.”

— Rosanna Durruthy, Vice President of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at LinkedIn, and other female execs share their tips for owning their accomplishments and conquering imposter syndrome.

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Are your employees feeling burned out?

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BUSINESS BY THE NUMBERS

$150B

That’s the buying power of Gen Z, a generation of consumers that value sustainability and support smaller brands. Discover the benefits and steps your business can take to attract Gen Z shoppers.

1200%

Social videos generate over a thousand percent more “shares” than text and images combined. Take advantage of video hosting platforms to create, customize, and promote content and reach customers.

An entrepreneur may lose steam creatively for many reasons, but there are ways to reignite those innovative ideas. Refine your creativity and problem-solving skills by developing these five simple habits.

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Does your business qualify for the ERC?

If your U.S.-based businesses suffered revenue losses or a partial suspension of operations due to COVID-19 government orders, you may qualify for up to $26,000 per employee with the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC). Find out more about this program — and see if your business qualifies — using this guide.

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CO– EVENTS

Celebrate Small Business Month With Us!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR OUR UPCOMING EVENT.

Register now for Strategy Studio: Small Business Day on Thursday, May 4, at 1:00 pm ET. Tune in for engaging discussions from experts and business leaders about top strategies you can implement to take your business to the next level. In addition, gain the actionable tips and practical advice entrepreneurs can use to create the best possible opportunities for success. Secure your spot today!

Register for our special Small Business Day virtual event, happening 5/4 at 1PM EST.

GRANTS & AWARDS

The Hello Alice Small Business Growth Fund is back to provide capital to help entrepreneurs grow and move their businesses forward. Small business owners will receive between $5,000 and $25,000 in grant money to help them start the new year on the right foot. Applications are open until April 21.
Be Nimble Idea-Stage Accelerator provides Black and Brown founders with the development of their tech ideas. Those accepted will learn how to set up a business, create a value proposition, set up pricing and revenue models, and more. To apply, submit by April 30.
The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program is designed to give small businesses the tools they need to compete in today’s digital environment. In addition to $10,000 in grant funding, small businesses will have access to free, personalized education courses, mentorship and networking opportunities, and expert coaching. Applications close May 12.
The Women Founders Network has announced its Fast Pitch Competition supporting the growth of women-owned businesses. As part of the program, the Women Founders Network offers unique sponsorships, coaching, mentoring, and cash investment potential from Angel and VC investors. Applications are due on May 31.
The Tory Burch Foundation Funding Finder provides respondents with personalized funding recommendations and resources based on a few questions about their business financials and aspirations.
More grant & program information can be found here.

Consider becoming a small business member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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