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Orange County & 5/3 Bank: Preparing for Business Lending 101 Workshop
Orange County & 5/3 Bank: Preparing for Business Lending 101 Workshop
Join Orange County & 5/3 Bank to discuss preparing for business lending 101. Topic Discussed: • Types of access to capital solutions • Documentation needed to apply • Basic requirements to qualify • Conversation tips for businesses looking for funding options • Managing operating business transactions and activity through a legitimate business account • Importance […]
SCORE: How to Manage Your Business with KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
SCORE: How to Manage Your Business with KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
Using financial statements to manage a business is a good place to start, but Key Performance Indicators(or KPIs)go to the next level. They provide more detailed insights of where your business is succeeding and failing. We will discuss the concept of leading KPIs which can give you an earlier read on the direction of your […]
IACC: She Connects Women Empowerment
IACC: She Connects Women Empowerment
This collaborative event is focused on women’s economic empowerment, highlighting the regional resources available in Central Florida and includes an insightful, data-driven, panel discussion with female leaders from the private, public and nonprofit sectors. %%%%
5 events,
SBDC: Patents & Trademarks – Intellectual Property
SBDC: Patents & Trademarks – Intellectual Property
A two-hour webinar reviewing the different types of intellectual property that exists in the United States. Topics include patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement, and general techniques for marketing new ideas. Come learn how you can protect your ideas, symbols, names, images, designs, and creativity. Speaker – Brian S. Steinberger, Esq. %%https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/patents-and-trademarks-intellectual-property-5a1e6g2puUv/overview%%
BBIF / AACCCF: Financial Management Essentials
BBIF / AACCCF: Financial Management Essentials
Join BBIF's small business experts in a workshop series where they will share crucial financial literacy tips, from personal to business. This knowledge will allow you to make informed financial decisions, create clear investment plans, & much more! At the workshop, you'll learn: An understanding of Income Statements, Balance Sheets, & Statements of Cash Flow. […]
NEC & NBMBA: Creating Plans that Get Funded!
NEC & NBMBA: Creating Plans that Get Funded!
Looking to start a business or have an idea and don’t know where to begin? Join this interactive training session that covers the foundations for business planning, considering outside funding sources for your business, and understanding what information is important to secure business funding. This session will also introduce the Business Model Canvas as a […]
SCORE: Funding Your Business
SCORE: Funding Your Business
For people who think they might need funding for their business. It is designed for start-ups and existing businesses with cash flow or capital issues. The seminar explains the various sources of funds, their lending criteria and how they differ. %%https://score.tfaforms.net/17?EventID=a105a000009oB4f&activeChapter=Space%20Coast&origination=https%253A//www.score.org/orlando/event/funding-your-business-4%%
SCORE: Tuning Your Business Concept
SCORE: Tuning Your Business Concept
In the highly competitive world of business, being dynamic and flexible can be keys to success. The best plans can always be improved as real-life experiences shape your reality. This session will help you understand how to gather information to redefine and refocus your business goals. Our presenter, Steve Epner Steve teaches Innovation and Entrepreneurship […]
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1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
FREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays at the UCF Business Incubator at 3218 E. Colonial Ave., across from the Fashion Square Mall. You can also register to attend our meeting via Zoom at https://bit.ly/1MCO01112023. 1 Million Cups (1MC) communities across the nation aim to present an inclusive and supportive front door to their local entrepreneurial ecosystem […]
FSMSDC: Show Me the Money
FSMSDC: Show Me the Money
Join PNC Bank on a webinar about business banking and gaining access to Capital. Learn relevant information before submitting a business loan application: Readiness Requirements Eligibility Banking System Bank Products Terms and Conditions Register: bit.ly/ShowMeMoneyPNC
BOT: Success Stories: Inspiring Black Women In Tech & Their Journeys To The Top
BOT: Success Stories: Inspiring Black Women In Tech & Their Journeys To The Top
We're celebrating Women's History Month through highlighting a panel of inspiring Black women in Technology and their journey to the top. Meet Our Inspirational Black Women In Tech Panelists: Tiffany Spencer: Salesforce Trailblazer, Tech Executive, BOT Secretary Chair Tiffany Spencer is a 7x certified Salesforce.com Professional and Salesforce MVP with over 12 years of experience leading digital […]
4 events,
SCORE: Innovate to Elevate: 3 strategies to get your business off to a great start!
SCORE: Innovate to Elevate: 3 strategies to get your business off to a great start!
This session will help attendees learn to Discover the power of leveraging your genius reflecting and releasing goals Servola is the CEO of a federal and state certified MWBE training and organizational development firm, Motivate Enterprises LLC. Servola Frazier has developed a model that draws on her 21+ years of experience with the nonprofit sector, government […]
NAWBO: Take Flight Business Conference / PropelHER Pitch Competition
NAWBO: Take Flight Business Conference / PropelHER Pitch Competition
The second annual Take Flight Women’s Business Conference is a full-day conference designed to help you grow your business. You’ll be inspired by the incredible business pitches in the PropelHER Pitch Competition, motivated by our fantastic keynote address, and educated with sessions focusing on leadership, business growth, access to capital, avoiding burnout, and more. Join […]
Prospera: Información del evento: (VIRTUAL) Business Plan de Operaciones
Prospera: Información del evento: (VIRTUAL) Business Plan de Operaciones
los 5 elementos claves para tener un business plan efectivo -el decálogo de un plan de negocios - herramientas para sustentar tu plan de negocio e incrementar las probabilidades de inversión externa
BOT: Navigating the Startup Journey: Overcoming Founder Challenges
BOT: Navigating the Startup Journey: Overcoming Founder Challenges
Join Startup Weekend Orlando and Black Orlando Tech for a thought-provoking pre-cursor event titled "Navigating the Startup Journey: Overcoming Founder Challenges." This event is designed to offer insights and guidance to startup founders facing common challenges in their journey towards building a successful business. Our expert panel, consisting of successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders, will […]
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UCF BIP Volusia – WoW Fridays: Introduction to Web3 and Digital Assets series – part 3
UCF BIP Volusia – WoW Fridays: Introduction to Web3 and Digital Assets series – part 3
This week is part 3 of a 3 part series: The Introduction to Web3 and Digital Assets series in March 2023 will provide an introduction to the following topics - Accepting digital assets for your business, blockchain, - Decentralized Finance , - NFT Marketplaces, - The Metaverse, and Web3 Wallets. Guest Speaker: Alex Enser […]
1 event,
NEC / NBMBA: Financial Literacy For Entrepreneurs
NEC / NBMBA: Financial Literacy For Entrepreneurs
In this fast-paced session, you will discover the Top 3 things you need to know about finances when you own a business. Join executives from the National Black MBA Association of Central Florida and Ascendus as they come to your community to discuss business finances for today’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. %%%%
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SCORE: Developing a Three Year Financial Forecast
SCORE: Developing a Three Year Financial Forecast
If borrowing money, lenders will demand it. This workshop will show you how to estimate monthly sales and expenses using a free SCORE forecasting template. This workshop will cover the following topics: • How to estimate monthly sales • What expense categories need to be in your forecast and how to estimate them. • How […]
2 events,
VEI: SBA Capital Resources Available to Veterans-Owned Small Businesses
VEI: SBA Capital Resources Available to Veterans-Owned Small Businesses
This workshop will present to you most of the programs and resources SBA has available for US military veterans and their families. The SBA Office of Veterans Business Development’s (OVBD) mission is to maximize the availability, applicability and usability of small business programs for Veterans, Service-Disabled Veterans, Reserve Component Members, and their dependents or survivors. […]
SCORE: Quick Tips to Refresh Your Older Website
SCORE: Quick Tips to Refresh Your Older Website
Learn 7 simple tricks that you can do today to make your website look updated and more modern. Does your business website need a more modern feel to attract and hold viewers’ attention? Consider a refresh without a complete a full rebuild. This free webinar will give you some quick, easy tips that you can […]
3 events,
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
FREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays at the UCF Business Incubator at 3218 E. Colonial Ave., across from the Fashion Square Mall. You can also register to attend our meeting via Zoom at https://bit.ly/1MCO01112023. 1 Million Cups (1MC) communities across the nation aim to present an inclusive and supportive front door to their local entrepreneurial ecosystem […]
SCORE: How to Write Effective Marketing Emails
SCORE: How to Write Effective Marketing Emails
Amp up your email marketing with effective subject lines, powerful images and videos, and the all-important Call To Action. From lure to hook, we’ll help you reel in more business. If “location! location!” is the key to retail success, “content! content!” is the key to email marketing. Compelling subject lines open the door and the […]
PTAC: Government Contracting Overview
PTAC: Government Contracting Overview
Federal, State, and Local Government procurement is the largest target market in the world. The question is usually not “Does the government buy what you are selling?”…it is more “Can you be competitive enough and relentless enough to position your business to win government contracts?”. If you think you can be competitive, then government contracting […]
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SCORE: Understanding Business Loan Proposals
SCORE: Understanding Business Loan Proposals
Do you have a great idea for a business and the only thing standing in your way is the money to give it some legs? Or, you already own your own business but could use some extra capital to take things to the next level? You have come to the right place! In this presentation, […]
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Orange County Certification: Minority & Women Owned Businesses
Orange County Certification: Minority & Women Owned Businesses
CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPEvery 2nd Monday of each month from 2:00 PM – 4:00 p.m. Detailed information providedregarding the differences between Orange County and the City of Orlando’s certificationrequirements. All forms are discussed in depth along with the application to assist thebusiness owners with submitting a completed package and gaining understanding of theM/WBE certification process. The Certification […]
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SCORE: Users, Buyers, and Influencers
SCORE: Users, Buyers, and Influencers
There are several players that you must influence in order to bring a sales effort to a successful conclusion. These are the product or service user, the actual buyer, and those that influence the purchase decision. Whether these are actually the same person or not, your chances of success are greatly improved by understanding their […]
3 events,
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
FREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays at the UCF Business Incubator at 3218 E. Colonial Ave., across from the Fashion Square Mall. You can also register to attend our meeting via Zoom at https://bit.ly/1MCO01112023. 1 Million Cups (1MC) communities across the nation aim to present an inclusive and supportive front door to their local entrepreneurial ecosystem […]
SCORE: Increase Sales with your Most Profitable Customers
SCORE: Increase Sales with your Most Profitable Customers
You can increase sales by knowing how to attract the customers you want the most. In this workshop, you will learn: How to find your best customers who pay, stay, and refer others like themselves (and stop serving the customers who want everything but expect to pay nothing) A case study of American Express and […]
SBDC – SBA Workshop: The NEW Veteran Certification Program
SBDC – SBA Workshop: The NEW Veteran Certification Program
We look forward to seeing you In-Person at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando. Live Workshop: The SBA became responsible for the Veteran Small Business Certification Program (VSBCP) in January 2023. Now that the dust has settled on the new portal, learn about the new program, the steps to apply, and the eligibility criteria to […]
4 events,
SCORE: Coffee with a Leader: Mindset for Success
SCORE: Coffee with a Leader: Mindset for Success
Discover what maybe holding you back form what you want in life and business. We will also be covering aspects as to why your habits, beliefs and behaviors play a big part in life and how you can make a shift to achieve anything you choose. We will discuss our decision making process and how […]
SBDC: Marketing Basics
SBDC: Marketing Basics
A webinar providing an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four “P’s” of marketing – Product, Place, Promotion, and Price – as […]
SCORE: The Top Social Media Platforms a Business Needs in 2023
SCORE: The Top Social Media Platforms a Business Needs in 2023
There are over 250 social media and automation platforms for a business to use. How do you decide what is best for your business? This workshop will streamline and simplify it so you can make an educated decision on what is right for your small business to move the needle and get results. Agenda… Learn […]
SCORE: Marketing Your Business
SCORE: Marketing Your Business
For people who want to obtain trial by customers and growth for their business, whether it is a product, service or both. It explains various marketing strategies and contains many practical marketing tips. It will help you define your mission, analyze your situation, conduct research, identify your target market, and develop your marketing mix. %%https://score.tfaforms.net/17?EventID=a105a000009oBi1&activeChapter=Orlando&origination=https%253A//www.score.org/orlando/event/marketing-your-business-10%%
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Startup Weekend Orlando 2023
Are you ready for the full #StartupLife experience? Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup over 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups; if you've never been a part of it, the time is NOW. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the […]
UCF BIP Volusia – WoW Fridays: Fundamental of Raising Angel Venture Capital and Crowdfunding Funds – part 1
UCF BIP Volusia – WoW Fridays: Fundamental of Raising Angel Venture Capital and Crowdfunding Funds – part 1
This week is part 1 of 3 part series: "In business, bootstrappers typically rely on savings, early cash flow, and penny-pinching to fund startup companies, rather than seeking external funding in the form of loans or investments. Bootstrapping companies' founders try to line up customers and suppliers early while taking little or no capital" - […]
SCORE: Amazon SEO Demystified: Unlocking the Secrets to Category Dominance
SCORE: Amazon SEO Demystified: Unlocking the Secrets to Category Dominance
Welcome to our Amazon SEO webinar, designed specifically for eCommerce sellers and brands who want to increase their sales and achieve category dominance on Amazon. We’ll be diving into the essential strategies and tactics for optimizing your product listings on Amazon and dominating your category. Our expert speaker, Will Haire, will be your guide for […]
2 events,
GHACC Academy: Leveraging Business Credit
GHACC Academy: Leveraging Business Credit
One of the great adventures we have at the GHACC is our relationships with our partners who live and work in the community. From 5/3 Bank will be a small team of financial professionals that will speaking on leveraging business credit and include experienced managers in Personal & Business Banking. Take your business to the […]
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How to do Business with Orange County
How to do Business with Orange County
How to do Business with Orange County Workshops are held every 3rd Monday of each month from 10:00 AM – 12:00 p.m. The workshop is FREE and is being held at the National Entrepreneur Center – 3201 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 To Register, please contact: Patrice “PK” McKay – Senior Contract Administrator [email protected] […]
The Central Florida Tech Grove: Innovation Harvest Day (IHD)
The Central Florida Tech Grove: Innovation Harvest Day (IHD)
The Central Florida Tech Grove and the National Center for Simulation are pleased to announce the first Innovation Harvest Day on Monday, April 17th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Tech Grove. Each Innovation Harvest Day will showcase cutting-edge solutions from industry, academia, and/or government relevant to modeling, simulation, training, and human performance For this first Innovation Harvest […]
Rally: Summer 2023 Information Session
Rally: Summer 2023 Information Session
Are you thinking about starting or are currently running a nonprofit or for-profit venture that's tackling a challenging social, environmental, or economic issue? Join our staff for a 30-minute informational and Q&A session about the Rally Summer 2023 Fellowship program! Dates: April 17, 2023 | 12PM - 12:30PM EST (Virtual) May 5, 2023 | 12PM […]
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1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
FREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays at the UCF Business Incubator at 3218 E. Colonial Ave., across from the Fashion Square Mall. You can also register to attend our meeting via Zoom at https://bit.ly/1MCO01112023. 1 Million Cups (1MC) communities across the nation aim to present an inclusive and supportive front door to their local entrepreneurial ecosystem […]
NAWBO: Wine, Women, and Chocolate
NAWBO: Wine, Women, and Chocolate
Enjoy wine, chocolate, and other women business owners at NAWBO’s annual Wine, Women & Chocolate event. (Need we say more?) This year we’re partnering with Karen K Photo and Dress for Success! Learn tips for looking your best and projecting confidence with your personal brand, including the right colors, styles, posture, and more. Bring a […]
NBMBA – Economic Empowerment Series Part 1
NBMBA – Economic Empowerment Series Part 1
Virtual Series Topics Part 1: What's in my benefits package? Understanding Equity Compensation Types of employee stock options Impact on income and taxes. Tools for negotiating total compensation
SCORE: Building Your Financial Plan
SCORE: Building Your Financial Plan
For people who have limited knowledge or understanding of basic accounting and finance. This seminar is intended to explain the methods and need for financial tracking, control and generating the financial projections necessary to develop your plan such as: cash flow, income statement, break evens and balance sheet. %%https://score.tfaforms.net/17?EventID=a105a000005rvJM&activeChapter=Orlando&origination=https%253A//www.score.org/orlando/event/building-your-financial-plan-2%%
SCORE: Plan Your Website for Online Success
SCORE: Plan Your Website for Online Success
You know you need a website for your business. But, how do you set it up for online success? First, you need to have a solid plan in place. Fortunately, this webinar will help with exactly that! This webinar, presented by Co-Founder of Cardsetter, Jessica Baldwin, will share a comprehensive plan for your business’s website. […]
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SCORE: Ask an Attorney: Complying With Annual Governance Laws
SCORE: Ask an Attorney: Complying With Annual Governance Laws
This webinar is geared towards small service based businesses with 20 employees or less. Our Presenter is Laurie M. Lee, Business Attorney and Owner of The Legal Department for Service Professionals, P.A. Laurie opened her own law firm in 2015 after recognizing the community’s need for experienced and quality legal counsel for small businesses. Her […]
SCORE: Calling All Farmers and Ranchers
SCORE: Calling All Farmers and Ranchers
Free presentation of the USDA, Services Farm Service Agency offer’s current, new farmers and some of the resources available to them, helpful web sites to research your plans, the amounts and terms of our loans and current interest rates. Our presenter is Amy Neale. Amy is a Florida native with a passion for agriculture. She […]
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UCF BIP Volusia – WoW Fridays: Fundamental of Raising Angel Venture Capital and Crowdfunding Funds – part 2
UCF BIP Volusia – WoW Fridays: Fundamental of Raising Angel Venture Capital and Crowdfunding Funds – part 2
This week is part 2 of 3 part series: "In business, bootstrappers typically rely on savings, early cash flow, and penny-pinching to fund startup companies, rather than seeking external funding in the form of loans or investments. Bootstrapping companies' founders try to line up customers and suppliers early while taking little or no capital" - […]
SCORE: Picture Perfect: Boost Your Sales with Eye-Catching Product Listings on Amazon
SCORE: Picture Perfect: Boost Your Sales with Eye-Catching Product Listings on Amazon
This webinar offers valuable insights into building a thriving Amazon business. Through creating and optimizing product listings, using high-quality product images, and building a brand, businesses can establish themselves as successful Amazon sellers. This webinar is presented by Stefania Pilindavic. Stefania is a Client Service Director at BellaVix and an eCommerce and digital marketing expert […]
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VEI: Federal Certifications Available to Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
VEI: Federal Certifications Available to Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Before you can start to conduct business with the federal government your business must obtain the proper certifications so you make maximum use of regulatory preferences under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Small business certifications are like professional certifications; they document a special capability or status that will help you compete in the marketplace. Unlike permits […]
AACCF & BBIF: Financial Management Essentials: Measuring Your Business’ Efficiency
AACCF & BBIF: Financial Management Essentials: Measuring Your Business’ Efficiency
Join BBIF's small business experts in a workshop series where they will share crucial financial literacy tips, from personal to business. This knowledge will allow you to make informed financial decisions, create clear investment plans, & much more! At the workshop, you'll learn: How to Interpret financial metrics Tips to better understand the financial health […]
TechGrove: Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) Interoperability information session
TechGrove: Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) Interoperability information session
This virtual information session will be held on Tuesday, 25 April, 3:00-4:30 pm EST for the Central Florida Tech Grove Joint Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) Interoperability Configuration Management Tool Prize Challenge. The project lead from the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division and subject matter experts from other Team Orlando services will be providing […]
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1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
1 Million Cups Orlando – weekly meeting
FREE weekly meetings - every Wednesdays at the UCF Business Incubator at 3218 E. Colonial Ave., across from the Fashion Square Mall. You can also register to attend our meeting via Zoom at https://bit.ly/1MCO01112023. 1 Million Cups (1MC) communities across the nation aim to present an inclusive and supportive front door to their local entrepreneurial ecosystem […]
SCORE: The Profit Playbook: How to Get Sales Day 1
SCORE: The Profit Playbook: How to Get Sales Day 1
You can create a business plan that gets you sales on day 1. In this workshop, Alexander Nouveau from nouveaustartups.com will teach you: – What you should be doing right now to get a stampede of new customers that pay, stay, and refer. – The most expensive mistakes business owners are making and how to […]
NBMBA – Economic Empowerment Series Part 2
NBMBA – Economic Empowerment Series Part 2
Week 2 of 3-part series. Entrepreneurs/Small Business Owners Plan options available for my business Advantages and limitations of each Other considerations for entrepreneurs
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HCCMO: Cafe with Members at Chase Bank
HCCMO: Cafe with Members at Chase Bank
You are invited to network while enjoying a cup of coffee! During this event you will have the opportunity to: - Meet & Connect with Chase representatives - Give your 30-second elevator pitch - Connect with like-minded professionals Limited capacity. Make sure to RSVP to secure your spot! Chase goal is to make banking easy. […]
SCORE: Social Media Trends: What’s In and What’s Out in 2023.
SCORE: Social Media Trends: What’s In and What’s Out in 2023.
Social media changes every day. With new platforms popping up every year, you need to keep on top of the next big thing. And, every year social media sites perform major platform and algorithm updates, dictated by what is popular and what is passee. This greatly impacts your marketing efforts and requires a pivot in […]
SCORE: Building Your Business Plan
SCORE: Building Your Business Plan
Designed for anyone who has done their business research, most of their marketing plan, and understands some basic accounting and finance. It explains the purposes and value of a plan and uses a content template to help determine what goes into each section of this plan. FREE! A $35 value! %%https://score.tfaforms.net/17?EventID=a105a000009oBWo&activeChapter=Orlando&origination=https%253A//www.score.org/orlando/event/building-your-business-plan-10http://%%
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UCF BIP Volusia – WoW Fridays: Fundamental of Raising Angel Venture Capital and Crowdfunding Funds – part 3
UCF BIP Volusia – WoW Fridays: Fundamental of Raising Angel Venture Capital and Crowdfunding Funds – part 3
This week is part 3 of 3 part series: "In business, bootstrappers typically rely on savings, early cash flow, and penny-pinching to fund startup companies, rather than seeking external funding in the form of loans or investments. Bootstrapping companies' founders try to line up customers and suppliers early while taking little or no capital" - […]
SCORE: Supercharging Your Sales: Harnessing the Power of Amazon Advertising
SCORE: Supercharging Your Sales: Harnessing the Power of Amazon Advertising
Introduction In this webinar, we will explore how small businesses can use Amazon Advertising to supercharge their sales and expand their growth and reach. With over 200 million monthly visitors, Amazon is one of the most powerful e-commerce platforms in the world. Furthering this point, around 50% of all online purchases take place on Amazon. […]
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