SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONThe Small Business Administration (SBA) is a US government agency that supports entrepreneurs and small businesses. This tutorial will teach you how to watch online small business training videos and map out your competition using the SBA Learning Center.
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THE COMPANY LAB (CO.LAB)The Company Lab (CO.LAB) is a nonprofit startup accelerator that supports entrepreneurial growth in southeast Tennessee. We work with companies ranging from street-corner mom and pop shops to tech startups scaling into major markets.
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CO.STARTERSCO.STARTERS is a nine-week cohort based program that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn ideas into action and turn a passion into a sustainable and thriving endeavor.
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AMEX OPEN FORUMOPEN Forum by American Express offers a collection of resources to help small businesses, including "videos, articles, blogs, podcasts, and expert advice."
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GROVOGrovo has created thousands of free, one-minute video tutorials on popular websites and mobile apps. When you visit the site, you can browse the collection or sign up to receive daily emails with tutorials on websites or apps you like.
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PAYPALPayPal's free "Standard" business account lets you accept credit card payments on your website and mobile devices, send invoices online, and get paid on eBay.
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SQUARESquare allows you to "accept credit cards and run your business anywhere with your iPhone, Android, or iPad." You use Square's free app and free card reader that plugs into your device, and you pay a minimal transaction fee. You can manage sales and refunds, set up an online store, send invoices, and track sales.
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LEVELUPIf your customers have smartphones and credit cards, consider using LevelUp. Customers pay with the free app, and you are charged a 1.95% processing fee. You can use rewards programs and easily track your sales history.
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WIXWix.com lets you create a beautiful website quickly and easily. It's how we created the TGH website you're on now! There are many templates and pricing plans to choose from, and we recommend using Wix instead of Google Sites if you don't need a free, basic website.
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WEEBLYWeebly makes it surprisingly easy to create a high-quality website, blog or online store. Over 40 million people use Weebly to bring their unique ideas to life.
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SQUARESPACESquarespace is the all-in-one solution for anyone looking to create a beautiful website: domains, eCommerce, hosting, galleries, analytics, and 24/7 support.
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EBAYeBay is a website to buy and sell electronics, cars, fashion apparel, collectibles, sporting goods, digital cameras, baby items, coupons, and more. You can create a free account, then sell your products online.
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ETSYEtsy is an online marketplace where 30 million users buy and sell handmade or vintage products and craft supplies. These tutorials will help you create an account, set up your shop, and start selling!
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HOVERHover makes it easy to buy and manage a domain name and a customized email address for your business, so you can own www.YourBusiness.com and send emails from You@YourBusiness.com.
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With over a billion users, Facebook helps you build relationships with new and existing customers and ultimately drive sales by taking advantage of word-of-mouth marketing.
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Twitter is a social network that helps you "find out what's happening, right now, with the people and organizations you care about." These tutorials will help you register for an account, interact, and keep your account safe.
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Instagram is a simple and free way to share your brand's personality with customers through images.
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MINTMoney is for living. That’s why we’ve created the simplest and most effective way to manage, save and grow your money... and why Mint.com is free.
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Pinterest is a site where people find, collect, and share their interests. "Pins can be almost anything—a gift, recipe, or even a quote. They’re like little bookmarks... that always point back to the sites they came from (like yours!)".
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YELPYelp is a website people use to find information about local businesses and read reviews from other customers. This tutorial will help you create and manage a page for your business.
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CANVA
Canva is a simplified graphic-design tool website, founded in 2012. It uses a drag-and-drop format and provides access to photographs, vector images, graphics, and fonts. It is used by non-designers as well as professionals. The tools can be used for both web and print media design and graphics.
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GOOGLE APPS
Be sure to check out our Google Apps Learning Modules to enhance your business!
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