Small Business Development Center

12/14/2022

Search Engines like Google place a huge emphasis on websites that provide good quality content and writing. Here is a helpful guide full of tips on the creation of copy for your website.

Some helpful pointers to get your web copy on the right track.

12/13/2022

Video continues to play a growing role in the way we market our businesses as we head into 2023. Utilizing YouTube is one tactic that could help you stand out from the crowd.

Here is a great infographic that gives you some ideas, strategy, and how to's on using the platform to further your marketing efforts.

Need some inspiration for your YouTube approach?

12/07/2022

Was discussing social media advertising with a client today and they had several questions about what some of the metrics meant. For those of you who may have similar questions, here is a great article that breaks down their definitions and how to interpret what you are seeing!

What's the difference between reach vs impressions? Improve your brand's marketing strategy by gaining a better understanding of these engagement metrics.

12/05/2022

Big Update! Google has now made available on desktop- Continuous Scroll in search results. This means they will display up to 6 pages of results in a continuous scroll format. Hopefully this will encourage users to go a little further than just the "first page" that has been seen historically in the traditional old layout.

You still need to be sure your website is optimized for the search engine (SEO) to give yourself the best chance at showing up though! If you need help checking on your website SEO let us know, we can help!

This is now rolling out for English / U.S. search results.

12/05/2022

Do you have questions about financing your small business? Then this is the class for you! Learn to finance your venture strategically through choosing an entity, reviewing start-up mistakes and options, looking at financial documents, and closing out. This business development class will be led by the Business Development Services Team of the SBDC. Fifth Third Bank Representative, Jacquie Revilla will be on hand to answer any questions around banking.

Learn to finance your venture strategically through choosing an entity, reviewing start-up mistakes and options, looking at financial documents, and closing out. This business development class will be led by the Business Development Services Team of the

11/30/2022

Cyber Monday set records this year! Hopefully your online store got to see some of this reflected on the bottom line as well!

The whole month of November has seen nearly $110 billion in online sales.

11/30/2022

We talk a lot in our class on social media about strategy and what that really means. Here is a great article that highlights a lot of those same topics.

For brands without a social media plan, here's your strategy to bookmark. Create social media posts, publish them, and track your results efficiently.

11/29/2022

Just a heads up! Be careful of people trying to charge you to set up a Google Places/Business Page. It's free to do! We can even help you if you need it!

If you're being charged to set up a Business Profile on Google, it's a scam.

11/28/2022

Don't forget! We only have a few more classes scheduled for 2022, and one of them is tomorrow! Reserve your spot in our Business Basics class to make sure you are on the attendee list! We look forward to seeing you!

Learn to finance your venture strategically through choosing an entity, reviewing start-up mistakes and options, looking at financial documents, and closing out. This business development class will be led by the Business Development Services Team of the

11/25/2022

Our offices remain closed today as we continue to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be back in our offices on Monday morning at 8:30AM and right back to work. Remain safe and we will speak with you all very soon!

11/24/2022

From all of us here at the SBDC to all of you and your families- Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/23/2022

We know the holiday is coming up, but don't forget when we get back after the break we are right back to work! Presenting Kick-Start Your Business: Business Basics!

Learn to finance your venture strategically through choosing an entity, reviewing start-up mistakes and options, looking at financial documents, and closing out. This business development class will be led by the Business Development Services Team of the SBDC. Fifth Third Bank Representative, Jacquie Revilla will be on hand to answer any questions around banking.

The event is FREE but you must reserve your spot today!

Learn to finance your venture strategically through choosing an entity, reviewing start-up mistakes and options, looking at financial documents, and closing out. This business development class will be led by the Business Development Services Team of the