Small Business News Summer 2024

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Check out the latest edition of our Small Business News packed full of resources for entrepreneurs, those looking to own their own business, and small business managers.

In this edition:

  • Resources for business startups: The path of a small business owner is rarely direct and often lonely. Whether you’re a solopreneur or you’ve got a small team behind you, small business ownership can be difficult to navigate. Luckily, you don’t have to do it alone. The Women’s Business Center at the Center for Rural Affairs is ready to educate, assist, and support you on your road to small business success.

  • Total Graphics offers clients the total package in custom design: From hair bows and craft shows to offering custom graphic designs out of her own storefront, Mandy Parker had no idea her hobby would evolve into a successful business.

  • Selling your business to a non-family member: Whether it’s a strategic pivot or a retirement plan, the decision to sell a business takes careful consideration. Although many small business owners rely on a family succession-style exit plan, that isn’t always the ideal path. Sometimes it’s best to trust the legacy to someone outside of the family circle. In this article, the second of a three-part series on business transition, we walk through the crucial stages of succession planning when it comes to selling your business to a non-family member.

  • 2023 Entrepreneur Partner Award: Maricela Novoa – Central Region Early Learning Connection bilingual specialist with Educational Service Unit (ESU) #10, in Kearney, Nebraska