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Looking for non-dilutive funding? 5 tips for startups seeking small business grants

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GeekWire Photo / Charlotte Schubert) A good idea, preliminary data, and credentials in the field are all key components of landing a small business grant from the U.S. SBIR (small business innovation research) and STTR (small business technology transfer) awards account for the vast majority of U.S.

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Seattle Metro Chamber launches online tool to help small businesses connect to key resources

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Entrepreneurs and small business owners looking for resources to help get things off the ground or boost an existing venture have a new online tool in the Seattle area. The program won this year’s Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

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Howard Schultz funding online learning program for small businesses using CreativeLive platform

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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is launching a free online learning program designed to help small businesses gain the necessary skills to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Called BackTo.Biz , the program was created alongside CreativeLive, the Seattle-based makers of online learning resources. GeekWire File Photo).

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Is Social Media Right For Your Small Business?

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Everyone from pre-teens to granddads, does social media today. While the personal value of this modern convenience seems obvious to most, the task of proving the channel’s worth to a business can be very challenging. companies with 100 or more employees that were surveyed are using social media for marketing purposes.

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Guide to Email Marketing for Small Business

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Information Technology Blog - - Guide to Email Marketing for Small Business - Information Technology Blog. Email marketing can be a great way for small businesses to reach out and communicate with their leads and consumers. Few ways in which you can develop an email marketing strategy for small businesses are.

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How to Grow Your Small Business by Investing in Tech

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Information Technology Blog - - How to Grow Your Small Business by Investing in Tech - Information Technology Blog. Many small business owners are hesitant to put money into technology. That’s what happens to 60 percent of small businesses who fall victim to a cyberattack. According to Inc.,

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Making the Most of Your Small Business Loan

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Information Technology Blog - - Making the Most of Your Small Business Loan - Information Technology Blog. Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), 99% OF AMERICAN COMPANIES qualify as small businesses. Common Small Business Loans.