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BBB Business Tip: Five Tips for Upgrading Your Website to Drive Sales

May 24, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

With more consumers heading online to search for products and services, it’s more important than ever to have an eye-catching, user-friendly website that helps attract new customers, build brand awareness, and generate sales. Upgrading your […]

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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Missouri Small Businesses

May 23, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Sacramento, CA) – Small nonfarm businesses in the following counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues […]

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The BBB Invites You to Apply for the 2023 Torch Awards

May 19, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Awards recognize companies and charities that are committed to exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service to their customers, employees, suppliers, and communities. We look for businesses and nonprofits that others […]

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BBB Business Tip: Optimize Your BBB Business Profile to Maximize Your Digital Presence

May 17, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

As a business owner, you want to maximize your business’s digital presence in every way you can. Your Better Business Bureau (BBB) Business Profile is where potential clients see your BBB letter grade, BBB Accreditation status, customer […]

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Missouri SBDC and SBA to Co-host Webinar About Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

May 16, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Is your small business safe from cyberattacks? In 2021, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint enter received 847,376 complaints regarding cyberattacks and malicious cyberactivity with nearly $7 billion in losses, the majority of which targeted small […]

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BBB Business Tip: How to Spot Phony Services When Shopping for an AI Solution

May 10, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the hot new thing. It’s revolutionizing medical research, challenging the art world, and even helping small business owners streamline and automate tasks. But as with anything new and popular, scammers are quick to take […]

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BBB Business Tip: 20 Business and Finance Terms You Should Know

May 3, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

The business world is vast, and it can take a lot of work for small business owners to keep up with all the terminology. Therefore, creating a glossary containing some of the essential terms is […]

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Opinion: Remember to Shop Local for Small Business Week

April 30, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Written by Travis Stephens, President and CEO of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce No spoiler alert here: small businesses play a vital role in creating vibrant, thriving local communities and provide significant benefits in […]

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BBB Business Tip: How to Collect (and Avoid) Unpaid Invoices

April 26, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

As a small business owner, avoiding the occasional unpaid invoice is nearly impossible. But you don’t need to accept this as a cost of doing business. There are plenty of ways to take action so […]

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BBB Business Tip: Top 10 Scams Targeting Small Businesses

April 20, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Scams can impact every business, regardless of location, size, or industry. But they are especially a problem for small businesses. Local businesses and startups often don’t have the cybersecurity support or established accounting processes of larger […]

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