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05/28/2023

Strategy & Planning Tip of the Week: Setting Goals

Good leadership is central to the success of any business. This article by Business News Daily reviews ten goals you should work toward to develop your leadership skills.

Every business leader should work to improve their leadership skills. Aim for these 10 leadership goals – and learn how to put them into action.

05/26/2023

Congratulations to the Rural Grocery Initiative, which has been awarded a $1.15 million grant to help local food entrepreneurs.

Over the next four years, the Kansas SBDC will provide workshops and one-on-one counseling in support of this funding!

To Learn More About This, Visit:
https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/news/stories/2023/05/community-vitality-local-foods-grant.html

05/25/2023

Marketing and Sales Tip of the Week: Pricing Strategy

Pricing a product or service correctly is crucial for all businesses, especially for startups and young companies that are still trying to pe*****te the market and find their unique selling proposition.

The article by Evolving Digital discusses each pricing approach and demonstrates how to implement them in your business:

http://ow.ly/iO8r50OquCu

The "pricing strategy" you implement for your product or service may not be the main reason your business fails or succeeds. However, it will play a large part.

05/24/2023

Training Video of the Week: Understanding Financial Statements - http://ow.ly/x5lw50NRtqo
Main Items:
· 3 Primary Financial Statements Overview
· Purpose of Financial Statements and Application
· Creating Financial Statements Review
For other Kansas SBDC Training Videos on various helpful topics for your Startup or Existing Business, visit http://ow.ly/4Mpi50NRtqq")

Webinars cover topics including the SBA loan process, COVID-19 resources, and more. All posted webinars contain up-to-date information on the topic at the time it was presented.

05/23/2023

Helping businesses with business loans is one of our #1 services!

If your credit score isn't where it needs to be, we have some tips for improving at https://www.kansassbdc.net/funding-options.

Also, check out this Credit Repair/Build Workshop at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSJT4M2Py0E

Join NewGrowth Women's Business Center workshop in which they educate about successfully building and also repair Credit History.March 29, 2022

05/22/2023

Reserve your spot for this week's events from Kansas SBDC!

To view future events, visit: kansassbdc.net/ksbdc-webinars-vimeo
**Innovators/Inventors visit: kansassbdc.net/tech for additional special events just for you!

05/21/2023

Strategy & Planning Tip of the Week: Exporting for Growth

Exporting opens up additional markets, more sales, higher profitability, and a wider range of clients. A comprehensive export strategy increases your chances of success, especially as a small business.

This article by Start Up Donut outlines tactics and tools for developing an exporting strategy plan to help your business expand:

Exporting: a guide to export strategy, overseas…

05/19/2023

Reserve your spot for June events from Kansas SBDC!
To view future events, visit kansassbdc.net/training
*To view past webinar recordings, visit kansassbdc.net/ksbdc-webinars-vimeo
**Innovators/Inventors: Visit kansassbdc.net/tech for additional special events just for you!

05/18/2023

Marketing & Sales Tip of the Week: Color Strategy
Whether you’re just creating a new logo for your business or looking to improve your current logo or product label for your brand, choosing the right color to represent you can go a long way. This article by Louise Myers offers some tips in color theory to help you send the right message to your audience about your business:

Trying to pick your best business colors? Learn about color psychology for branding and marketing with the tips on our 9 infographics. Brand your business!

05/17/2023

Training Video of the Week: How to Set Up "Google My Business" youtube.com/watch?v=zaMs7_F4OfY&t=1s

For other Kansas SBDC Training Videos on various helpful topics for your Startup or Existing Business, visit https://www.KansasSBDC.net/videolibrary")

Webinars cover topics including the SBA loan process, COVID-19 resources, and more. All posted webinars contain up-to-date information on the topic at the time it was presented.

05/16/2023

Want to learn more about applying for loans, grants, & crowdfunding?
Call us at our 7-day-per-week Assistance Center at (800) 949-7661 [(800) 707-0580 para Español] or visit our website at http://ow.ly/rxa750MHiex for more information!