Small Business Week, which is observed April 29 to May 5 this year
An opportunity to highlight the impact and importance of small businesses to the U.S. economy.
According to the Small Business Administration, more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.
Think about it: Every chain restaurant started with a single location. And those retail and tech behemoths (think Apple, Google and Amazon) you know and love? They didn’t get that way overnight. They started small – many in garages (Scentsy started in a 40-foot ocean shipping container on a sheep farm in Meridian, Idaho!) – and grew rapidly. But they’d never have grown into the mega-successful brands they are today without the support of local customers.
Here are a few ways YOU can show your for support small businesses and fledgling entrepreneurs. Who knows? You may be supporting the big businesses of tomorrow!
Shop small
The next time you need something, whether it’s a gift, outfit or something for your home, shop small. Look for independent businesses in your area you can patronize. They’re often run by knowledgeable, passionate people, and they tend to carry more unique items than you’d find at the mall. (Did you know each Scentsy Consultant is actually a small, independent business owner? The next time you need home fragrance or body care products, buy from them!)
Eat local
Go on a culinary adventure right in your hometown and try a new independently owned restaurant. Many smaller restaurants source their food locally, so more of your money stays in and benefits your local economy.
Start your own business!
It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to start your own business. You can get everything you need to start your own Scentsy business for just $99, OR, you can host a party and apply your Host Credits toward the purchase of a Host-Exclusive Starter Kit.
It is a big step to make in your life so you will need to think everything through. What’s your income going to be like? How many outgoings are you going to have? Will you need employees in the future? When you eventually get employees, do you know how to manage them correctly? You might think that it’s a long way off but if your business blows up then you’ll need more help. Thinking about the things that may seem like a long way into the future can help you to be better prepared for when that time does come. Especially when it comes to thinking about what your potential employees may need to help them be part of a successful business, like being paid on time, for example. Deciding to find the best HR software that can help with this can be a big step in being able to reach this ultimate goal. But this isn’t the only thing that can help you to provide a good workplace for your employees. Many businesses have now started doing satisfaction surveys to help them make sure that their employees enjoy coming into work. So this might be something that you can look into doing in the future. When that time comes just make sure to take a look at these questions for employee satisfaction survey and you’ll be all good to go If you know how your employees feel about their job then you can ensure they are working productively.
Of course, no discussion about creating your own small business would be complete without mentioning how important it is for you to set up your own website too. Navigating the digital world can be complex but it is no secret that without a website you cannot compete. Ultimately, designing your own website has never been easier and there are some fantastic website building tools out there that can turn your dreams of opening a small online business into a reality. If you do decide to set up a website just remember to make sure that you take time to find a reliable website hosting server. Web hosting is a necessity for any website. It is the location of your website on the Internet, an online storage center housing the information, images, video, and other content that comprises your website. Web hosting service providers maintain the server where the data associated with your website is stored. They also manage the technology that makes your website connect to the Internet. Depending on the type of business you want to operate, there is a wide range of website hosting options.
Furthermore, when you have started your business, remember to consider all of the tools you can use to help make you as successful as you can be. Looking into brand monitoring may be a good idea, so you keep track of your customers opinions and feedback, therefore know how to make your brand even better.
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