Archive for December 2024

Why Every Business Needs a Business Plan By Sherri May, SBTDC Business Launch Specialist December is National Write a Business Plan Month, and you may wonder why it is necessary for a small business to have a business plan, what exactly a business plan is, and how you can receive help in writing a business plan.…

Business Ownership Through Franchising: Is it For You? By Eileen Proctor of SBTDC Raleigh IT’S TIME! You’re ready to flex your entrepreneurial muscles, become your own boss, start your own business. But coming up with that winning idea, putting together the systems and processes, hiring employees, marketing and growing the enterprise are just not your…

Top Tips from our Counselors for a Successful 2025 Business Tips for the New Year As 2024 comes to a close, we asked seasoned business counselors to share their top tips for small business owners to carry into the new year. From budgeting strategies to staying ahead of industry trends, these insights offer practical, thought-provoking…

4 Tasks to Make You a More Intentional Leader Define Your “Win” What it looks like: Take a moment each week to clearly define what success looks like for you, your team, or a specific project. Write down one or two measurable outcomes that, if achieved, would make the week feel successful. For instance, a…

Budget-Friendly Marketing: Growth Tactics for Small Teams and Tight Budgets For small businesses, competing in today’s fast-paced market can feel like an uphill battle—especially with limited marketing budgets. However, with the right mix of creativity, strategy, and resourcefulness, even the smallest teams can make a big impact. Here’s a roadmap to stretch your marketing dollars…