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MIDNIGHT OIL
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RESOURCES & TIPS

Get tips for saving time on the go to increase productivity and manage your business from anywhere.

How entrepreneurs can save time on the go
Staying organized and productive can be a challenge for busy entrepreneurs. Discover how these timesaving apps can help you manage finances, projects, and time on the go.

Marketing vs. advertising: differences and key strategies
Marketing and advertising play distinct roles: marketing focuses on brand awareness, while advertising promotes specific products/services. Explore the key distinctions to leverage both effectively.

Cut shipping costs with these five tools
Struggling with shipping costs for your small business? Discover five services designed to help you cut costs and boost your bottom line.

SPONSORED CONTENT FROM FAIRE

Learn how to draw in more consumers that support the 'love for local' trend with this Faire report.

5 Ways to Build a Community Around Your Small Business
Reports are in: Americans will spend more to support local retailers! Research from online wholesale marketplace Faire has shown that consumers prioritize supporting local businesses and are willing to travel further and spend more for unique experiences. Here’s how to lean into this “love for local” trend at your business through community outreach, unique events, and more.

QUOTABLE MOMENT
“I failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed.”
— Michael Jordan, Entrepreneur and former NBA All-Star. Hear what other business moguls have to say about bouncing back from failure and using mistakes as learning opportunities.
A MESSAGE FROM WALMART BUSINESS

Explore how Walmart Business can help you optimize business operations without breaking the bank.

Small businesses deserve big savings
With a Walmart Business account, take advantage of the great savings we’re known for & unlock key features that can help optimize business operations.

Sign up for a Walmart Business+ membership during Small Business Month & receive $100 off an order of $100 or more. 1

Unlock these features 
with Walmart Business+

  • Track spending & more with 
spend analytics.
  • Free shipping, no order minimum. 2
  • Earn 2% Walmart Business Rewards on orders over $250. 3
1) Must create a valid Walmart Business+ account in May 2024. Minimum order of $100 (exclusions apply). See terms at checkout for details.
2) Excludes most Marketplace items, freight & certain location surcharges.
3) Rewards can only be used towards future purchases on Walmart Business. Maximum earned.

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First-party data is extremely valuable for businesses, but what is it? Understand how this data can help you optimize your marketing campaigns.

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Free tools are a great way to get your business up and running without overspending, but as your business grows, look for these signs to determine if it’s time for a tech upgrade.

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Improve employee engagement, reduce conflict, and enhance collaboration with these six digital tools for better workplace communication.

CO—100

Apply now for a chance to be featured on our elite CO—100 list!

Introducing: The CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses
Join the ranks of the best businesses in America!
Does your business deserve to be recognized? Enter the U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO—100, our exclusive list of the 100 best and brightest small businesses in America. Celebrating businesses that inspire innovation, growth, and community impact, our expanded awards program offers VIP perks, networking opportunities, and media exposure. Plus, one small business will be named America’s Top Small Business and receive $25,000!
‌Apply now to be a part of the exclusive CO—100 list and unlock new possibilities for your business.

GRANTS & AWARDS
Giving Joy grants, ranging from $250 to $500, are available to businesses in any sector and can be used to start or expand businesses, nonprofits, non-governmental organizations, or community projects that focus on benefiting women, girls, and families. Applications for the next grant cycle will open on June 1.

The State Small Business Credit Initiative Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP) is a $75 million competitive grant program aimed at providing technical assistance, including legal services and financial management guidance, to very small and underserved businesses. The next application deadline is June 3.

The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s (NGLCC) Community Impact Grant Program offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars serving food. Application due dates vary by location, with Central region deadline set for June 4.

The eBay Up & Running Grant program provides 50 eBay business sellers with a $10,000 grant package, which provides cash, educational resources from eBay, and a $500 stipend for purchasing essential office technology from eBay Refurbished.They must have been selling on eBay since at least December 1, 2023. Applications are due June 7.

Galaxy Grants is on a mission to support women and minority entrepreneurs with their small businesses by offering valuable resources, tools, funding, and knowledge.The deadline to enter is June 30.

More grant & program information can be found here.

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