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Small businesses are looking for ways to stay competitive in the new digital economy, especially as they continue to face challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Joining the e-commerce market, attracting new customers and scaling may seem daunting for new and established businesses, but the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program is here to provide support.

In honor of Black History Month, we have compiled a list of funding and business assistance opportunities geared toward Black entrepreneurs.

Small businesses are undergoing a major shift in the business landscape, which is prompting them to reassess their future. Getting ready for retirement involves thorough planning, assessing available retirement options, and taking ownership of your finances. A recently passed law, known as Secure 2.0, is providing a number of changes that could help strengthen the retirement system for small businesses and their employees in the United States. 

Tight profit margins and recent workforce shortages have made it a struggle for childcare providers to keep their doors open. This is why access to funding is critical to help childcare providers in Colorado start, maintain and grow their businesses. We have compiled a list of grant opportunities and incentives available to childcare providers in Colorado. 

So you’ve heard about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), but what exactly does it mean for your small business? The answer may surprise you. Below you will find an overview of the provisions and investments in the IRA.

We have compiled a list of grant opportunities available to Latino and Hispanic businesses in celebration of 2022 National Hispanic Heritage Month, which spans from September 15 to October 15.

The federal government spends roughly $600 billion in consumer goods and services, making it one of the largest buyers in the country. To increase your chances of winning a government contract, we’ve compiled a list of best practices to help you bid on these opportunities to secure and establish relationships with the federal government.

For small business owners who may be considering the next stages of their lives, succession planning is a key step in standing down from your small business and/or transferring ownership of your business. While the process may be complex, determining ways to transfer ownership of a business can be rewarding, provide peace of mind and is key in planning for the future.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on numerous challenges for small employers, from supply chain disruptions to increased cyberattacks, which has forced them to rethink their marketing strategies to grow their online presence. This is why employee retention has become top of mind for small employers, who are also increasingly competing with larger companies for a highly-skilled workforce. We compiled find five key strategies to navigate the ongoing workforce shortage in order to help retain your workforce.