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Every October is , and this year, the two organizations behind the international campaign — the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) — are highlighting four key action steps that everyone can take to better protect themselves against cyber threats.

While survival was the name of the game for many small business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic, today’s entrepreneurs see a brighter future ahead. In Meta’s most recent Global State of Small Business report, small business owners in North America feel confident about surviving for at least another six months under present conditions. That’s good news for veteran-owned businesses strategizing how to grow to the next stage of success.

Operating a small business comes with many challenges. And, as you well know, attracting customers is undoubtedly one of them today. According to the latest Global State of Small Business report from Meta, while business owners face fewer challenges than they did at the beginning of the year, “lack of customer demand” remains one of the “most prominent challenges.” Marketing is the key to solving that problem.

SCORE According to a report in Forbes, The 2021 State of Latino Entrepreneurship Report shows that Latino-owned businesses are growing faster than other businesses in the U.S. However, this good news is tempered by a disparity in how Latino-owned firms were able to raise capital.

SCORE As an entrepreneur, you put your heart and soul into making your business a success. So, ensuring your business is protected against the unexpected makes sense. That's where business insurance comes in. This article will help you understand the different kinds of insurance you can purchase and how they can help you mitigate risks.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2022 – Rural entrepreneurs are struggling to access capital, high-speed internet and quality workers, according to new survey data from SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

SCORE Many business owners still struggle to find and keep employees, whether small businesses operate in-office (store or restaurant), virtually, or in a hybrid environment. As the nation continues to operate at nearly full employment, keeping your staff happy and onboard is even more difficult. Several recent surveys of U.S. employees reveal some challenges small business owners face and how they cope with them.

If you’re a devotee of iPhones, it’s time to get excited—Apple just unveiled its new lineup of smartphones. Since the release of iPhones in June 2007, they have changed how we work and live. Whether you’re a loyal iPhone user or a fan of Android, there is likely a lot you don’t know about how smartphones can improve your team’s efficiency and productivity. Here are some tips for how smartphones can boost your business.

MED Week 2022 - Starting the Road to Generational Wealth - 10/04/22 https://philadelphia.score.org/event/med-week-2022-starting-road-generational-wealth-100422 October 4, 2022, 9:00am EDT October 4, 2022, 3:00pm EDT Address: Community College of Philadelphia 1751 Callowhill Street Philadelphia, PA, 19130 SCORE Philadelphia, in collaboration with the Community College of Philadelphia's Power Up Your Business program, is sponsoring four free workshops focusing on starting and growing your...

While some economic indicators show the economy is still relatively solid, other signs indicate the economy is in or entering a recession. Some startup entrepreneurs have put their plans on hold, waiting to see which way the economy is actually headed. If that’s you, Jake Flomenberg, an investing partner at Wing Venture Capital, a VC company that invests in early-stage startups (seed and Series A), says that’s the wrong move.