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Building a Smart Sales Strategy for Your Small Business

June 12, 2023

Thank you to CO–U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Midnight Oil for providing the content on Building a Smart Sales Strategy for Your Small Business.   The key factors of knowing “what to sell” include planning, research, branding, and understanding your target market.   By:  Lauren Kubiak , Contributor Developing a product can be a fulfilling…

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Everything You Need to Know to Prepare to Apply for a Business Loan

June 12, 2023

Thank you to CO–U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Midnight Oil for providing the content on Everything You Need to Know to Prepare to Apply for a Business Loan We help you decide if a small business loan is right for you and how to apply for one if you decide it’s the right move. A…

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How to Apply for a Small Business Loan for Your Startup

May 18, 2023

Thank you to CO–U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Midnight Oil for providing the content on How to Apply for a Small Business Loan for Your Startup   Startups and small business owners usually need financing to get going. Here are six types of financing options and how to apply for a loan. By:  Katarina Betterton…

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10+ Resources and Funding Opportunities for AAPI-Owned Businesses

May 18, 2023

Thank you to CO–U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Midnight Oil for providing the content on 10+ Resources and Funding Opportunities for AAPI-Owned Businesses Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) small businesses every day with these resources for funding, grant opportunities, and networking. By:  Emily Heaslip , Contributor   May is Asian American and Pacific…

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17 Free Resources for Small Businesses to Leverage Year-Round

May 18, 2023

Thank you to CO–U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Midnight Oil for providing the content on 17 Free Resources for Small Businesses to Leverage Year-Round.   Many organizations provide support and online tools for small business owners and employees. Take advantage of these free resources during Small Business Month and throughout the year. By:  Jessica Elliott…

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IRS Fact Sheet 2023-13 – Upcoming IRS Improvement for small business owners

May 11, 2023

Thank you to IRS- Internal Revenue Service for providing content on IRS Fact Sheet 2023-13 – Upcoming IRS Improvement for small business owners   Information from FS-2023-13, Upcoming IRS improvements for small business owners   The Internal Revenue Service wants small business taxpayers to know they will soon see changes to help them better interact with…

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IRS.gov offers A-Z resources for small businesses

May 3, 2023

Thank you to IRS- Internal Revenue Service for providing content on IRS.gov offers A-Z resources for small businesses.     IRS News Release IR-2023-96 National Small Business Week: IRS.gov offers A-Z resources for small businesses  The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged small businesses to take advantage of the numerous resources available on IRS.gov. As part…

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Positive Tip: The Power of Belief and Being a Good Person

May 1, 2023

Thank you to Jon Gordon for content on Positive Tip: The Power of Belief and Being a Good Person.   The Power of Belief and Being a Good Person  Sheldon Keefe shook my hand and introduced himself as a minor league hockey coach at our Positive Leadership training in 2019.   He was a super…

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How to recruit and retain top-notch employees

March 27, 2023

Thank you to CO–U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Midnight Oil for providing the content on How to recruit and retain top-notch employees.   Resources & Tips Big employee perks for small businesses Employee assistance programs (EAPs) provide your employees with well-being resources that help them professionally and personally thrive. Though it may seem expensive to…

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IRS News Releases/Tax Tip -Tax Time Guide: IRS provides easy access to tax refund status with Where’s My Refund?

March 20, 2023

Thank you to IRS- Internal Revenue Service for providing content on IRS News Releases/Tax Tip -Tax Time Guide: IRS provides easy access to tax refund status with Where’s My Refund? tool; no need to call; Filers should know about changes to common credits and deductions; New Commissioner.     Tax Time Guide: IRS provides easy…

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