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National Small Business Week Virtual Summit open for registration

Registration is open for the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE. Attendance for the April 30-May 1 online event is free, though registration is required. The upcoming NSBW Virtual Summit…

Mistakes to avoid with nonprofit organizations

By Jean Kruse / Guest Column Designation as a nonprofit organization (NPO) does not mean…

Why start a nonprofit organization?

By Jean Kruse / Guest Column The definition of entrepreneur is “a person who organizes…

Mentoring benefits both mentor and mentee

By Jean Kruse / Guest Column According to the dictionary, a mentor is a “wise…

How to keep the best employees

By Jean Kruse / Guest Column You often hear the phrase, “It’s cheaper to keep…

What a successful business leader looks like

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial We all can all name a successful small business.…

Going green is good for business

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial How “green” is your small business? It’s an important…

Managed giving isn’t just for big companies

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial As a mentor and counselor with SCORE, it has…

Managing multiple generations smoothly

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Many businesses, for the first time in history, have…

Business expenses: deductible or not?

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial The old adage “it takes money to make money”…

Find help in funding your startup

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Do you have a dream to start your own…

Keeping small business in the family

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, family businesses…

Getting to know your financial numbers

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Anyone who longs for the “good old days” probably…

Business success begins before the business plan

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial What’s the first thing to do when considering starting…

Are they independent contractors or employees?

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Need help with some aspects of your small business,…

Information for all small businesses

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Have you ever been to the SCORE website at…