06/05/2016
LGBT Pride Month
SBA Celebrates LGBT Pride Month
In honor of LGBT Pride Month, we put together a training video (along with the Human Rights Campaign) to help small business owners make their workplaces more LGBT-inclusive.
> Watch now or read our Tips for Building an LGBT Inclusive Workplace
https://youtu.be/Hkw_P-Z_j8I
Are you an LGBT business owner? SBA has resources for you to start and grow your business. Learn more in this video or attend an upcoming LGBT Business Builder event.
LGBT Small Biz
Meet Our National Small Business Persons of the Year Winners:
Brooke McDonnell and Helen Russell of Equator Coffees & Teas
Campaign Blueprint
15 Minute Fastcast: A Blueprint for Awesome Marketing Campaigns
https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/10061/208721?sba=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
June 9 | 2:00 pm ET
The SBA and Salesforce have teamed up to offer educational 15-minute webinars with actionable advice on how to grow your business. Don’t miss the first one, A Blueprint for Awesome Marketing Campaigns!
> REGISTER NOW
Blog | 7 Ideas for Marketing to Existing Customers
When small business owners think about marketing, they usually think about attracting new customers. But existing customers are equally, if not more, important.
Blog | Understand the Law Before Dropping or Reducing Employee Benefits
Small businesses facing poor or uncertain financial circumstances may be forced to consider drastic employment decisions including layoffs and benefit reductions.
Blog | Is Direct Mail Back?
With email marketing, social media marketing and online marketing grabbing most of the attention in recent years, you might think direct mail marketing is an outdated concept.
What the Healthcare Law Means for Your Small Business
Find out how to navigate the opportunities in health care through the Affordable Care Act 101 webinar series. Registration is free, but required.
Thursdays | 2pm - 3pm ET
June 9, 2016: Register
June 23, 2016: Register
July 7, 2016: Register
July 21, 2016: Register
For more information on what the health care law means for small businesses, check out www.sba.gov/healthcare.
Learning Center
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Pricing Models for Successful Business
This course explains pricing models your business might adopt. Learn how to set prices, calculate costs, assess competitors and much more.
