{"id":553,"date":"2021-10-04T20:13:40","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T20:13:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/risingcity\/?page_id=553"},"modified":"2021-10-04T20:14:10","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T20:14:10","slug":"start-a-small-business","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/risingcity\/start-a-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Start a Small Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"553\" class=\"elementor elementor-553\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5532444f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5532444f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ec6e7f7\" data-id=\"ec6e7f7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c9de686 elementor-tabs-view-vertical elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"4c9de686\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1281\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1281\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How to Start a Small Business<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1282\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1282\" aria-expanded=\"false\">General Resources for NE Businesses<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1283\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1283\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Writing a Business Plan<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1284\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1284\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Setting Up a Business Website<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1285\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1285\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Marketing Your Business<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1286\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1286\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Business Communication<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1287\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1287\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Project & Time Management<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1288\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1288\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Managing a Team<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1281\" aria-expanded=\"false\">How to Start a Small Business<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1281\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1281\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/business-guide\/10-steps-start-your-business\"><b>10 Steps to Start Your Business <\/b><\/a><b>(Small Business Association):<\/b> Learn how to plan, make financial decisions, understand legal issues, and launch your business.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/175242\"><b>7 Steps to Starting a Small Business Online<\/b><\/a><b> (Entrepreneur):<\/b> This guide will help you understand the process of online sales and website setup and maintenance.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/industryrelations\/nebraska-business-resources\/\"><b>Nebraska Business Resources <\/b><\/a><b>(UNL Office of Research &amp; Economic Development):<\/b> Explore this collection of organizations available to help you start and grow your business.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1282\" aria-expanded=\"false\">General Resources for NE Businesses<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1282\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1282\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/\"><b>Small Business Administration<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b> \u201cThe SBA has worked to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover\u201d.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.score.org\/\"><b>SCORE<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b> \u201cThe nation\u2019s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals\u201d.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unomaha.edu\/nebraska-business-development-center\/\"><b>Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC)<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b> \u201cNBDC helps strengthen Nebraska businesses for a healthy economy and prosperous communities\u201d. Statewide program.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/business.unl.edu\/academic-programs\/center-for-entrepreneurship\/\"><b>Center for Entrepreneurship, UNL<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b> \u201cThe Center for Entrepreneurship offers mentorships, workshops, competition and funding opportunities to help you grow your business\u201d.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1283\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Writing a Business Plan<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1283\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1283\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.score.org\/resource\/business-planning-financial-statements-template-gallery\"><b>Business Planning &amp; Financial Statements Template Gallery<\/b><\/a><b> (SCORE): <\/b>Download business, financial, marketing, and management plan templates with instructions.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/business-guide\/plan-your-business\/write-your-business-plan\"><b>Write Your Business Plan <\/b><\/a><b>(Small Business Association):<\/b> A guide to writing a business plan, including templates and examples for both traditional and lean startup business plans.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/grownebraska.org\/february-25th-grow-nebraskas-free-online-training-writing-a-business-plan\/\"><b>Writing a Business Plan- Free Online Training<\/b><\/a><b> (GROW Nebraska):<\/b> Watch this webinar from GROW Nebraska to get your plan ready to share with the world.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1284\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Setting Up a Business Website<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1284\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1284\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/wp-tutorials\/how-to-make-a-small-business-website-step-by-step\/\"><b>How to Make a Small Business Website Step by Step<\/b><\/a><b> (WPBeginner): <\/b>Learn how to use WordPress to build your website. Try this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/projects\/build-a-full-website-using-wordpress\">Coursera guided project<\/a> to learn WordPress quickly.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/grow.google\/smallbusinesses\/#?dropdown=be%20found%20online%20&amp;filters=&amp;modal_active=none\"><b>Get Found Online<\/b><\/a><b> (Grow With Google):<\/b> Learn how to use Google tools to build an online presence for your small business.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/projects\/develop-a-company-website-with-wix\"><b>Develop a Company Website with Wix<\/b><\/a><b> (Coursera):<\/b> Use this guided project on Coursera to build your website using templates from Wix.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1285\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Marketing Your Business<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1285\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1285\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/grow.google\/smallbusinesses\/#?modal_active=none\"><b>Grow With Google for Small Businesses<\/b><\/a><b> (Google):<\/b> Find video courses to build and improve your website, find free tools to build marketing materials, and learn Google\u2019s marketing tools.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/learn\/the-beginners-guide-to-small-business-marketing-online\/\"><b>The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Small Business Marketing Online<\/b><\/a><b> (Canva):<\/b> Canva is a free to low-cost tool to design both print and digital marketing materials. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/learn\/\"><b>Learn Canva<\/b><\/a> for free!<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/grownebraska.org\/trainings\/\"><b>Free On-Demand Trainings<\/b><\/a><b> (GROW Nebraska):<\/b> GROW Nebraska helps small businesses with marketing and training. Try one of these free webinars, or explore their other training options.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1286\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Business Communication<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1286\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1286\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/business-communication\/\"><b>Business Communication Tutorials<\/b><\/a><b> (GCFLearn):<\/b> Use the YouTube Playlist or written tutorials to improve conversation skills, de-escalate arguments, business writing, etiquette and more.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/search?query=business%20communication&amp;\"><b>Business Communication Courses<\/b><\/a><b> (Coursera):<\/b> Find free courses to learn effective business writing, online communication, and more. Search for \u201cBusiness communication\u201d on Coursera.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/effective-business-email-etiquette-2533710\"><b>Effective Business Email Etiquette<\/b><\/a><b> (The Balance Small Business):<\/b> Top tips for using email effectively at work.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1287\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Project & Time Management<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1287\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1287\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/growonair.withgoogle.com\/events\/work_smarter_with_googles_productivity_tools\"><b>Work Smarter with Google\u2019s Productivity Tools<\/b><\/a><b> (Grow With Google):<\/b> Learn how to organize tasks and manage your time more effectively.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/pages\/article\/newHTE_88.htm\"><b>How Good Is Your Time Management?<\/b><\/a><b> (MindTools):<\/b> Use this questionnaire to test your current time management skills, set goals, and find tools to help you improve.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/search?query=project%20management&amp;\"><b>Project Management Courses<\/b><\/a><b> (Coursera):<\/b> Search Coursera for \u201cProject Management\u201d to find guided projects, courses, and certification options. 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