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Black-owned businesses got an outpouring of support during the US racial reckoning in 2020, but a new report from Meta found that 51% of Black-owned businesses were now experiencing low sales that have been attributed to pandemic-related setbacks, cash-flow issues, and a lack of demand. The US is experiencing a boom in entrepreneurship, and women of color …

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Seven Steps to Make Sure Your Business is Profitable, and Not Just a Hobby Ultimately, your business needs to pay you for your work, and when someone decides to become an entrepreneur, they almost take it for granted that the first few months or even years will be lean. But there are things you can …

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Scaling-up or building upon your existing business is an exciting and challenging endeavor. So what are some ways to get started? Think About How You Want to Show Up As a Business Owner Clearly Identify Your Business Intentions Outline Everything You Do Next, Take These Four Steps to Really Grow: Once you have your process …

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Applications open April 1-29, 2022 Sacramento County encourages microbusinesses in the county that have been adversely affected by the pandemic to apply to receive relief grants of $2,500. The new Microbusiness Grant Program is funded by the State of California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) and administered by Sacramento County. These new microbusiness …

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AHI Construction led by SBCC Member and SBCC Board Member, Mark Adams, Receives Siemens Nation-Wide Supply Chain Grant February 22, 2022 Siemens today announced the nine Black-owned businesses to receive grants to further advance a more diverse and equitable supply chain. In partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Centers, …

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It’s time! Time to apply for funding from sponsors and friends of the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce. Keep an eye on the due dates and requirements – these have a quick turnaround timeframe. SMUD Powering Futures Scholarships Apply by March 1, 2022 PG&E Employee Resource Group and Engineering Network Group Scholarships Apply by February …

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One of the most effective ways to grow your business is to establish, and build, an online presence. If you currently don’t have an online presence, or are looking to revamp one that is a few years old, there are a few key steps to follow including: Branding (it’s more than just a logo) Knowing …

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Ideas Provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Here are 10 of the SBA’s best suggestions we recommend for our members. Choosing the proper steps for your business will depend on the type of business that you own, your available resources, and how much money and time you’re able and willing to invest in …

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ABC News 10 recently interviewed Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board Member, Robynne Rose Haymer, who is also the Deputy Chief Programming Officer at the Sacramento LGBT Community Center. The short clip was part of the “This Is Sacramento” series and this episode focused on Inclusive Workplaces for All as well as a nice …

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Not on TikTok yet? You’re not alone. The video only platform can feel pretty alien to many users, especially if you didn’t grow up with ready access to technology. But the growing platform is increasingly home to more and more users – including small businesses. Many small and locally-owned businesses, like Jamaican-born Annya Brown’s Natural …

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