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Demystifying organic vs. sponsored internet search results

Demystifying organic vs. sponsored internet search results

Navigating the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, especially when searching for products or services. Online search results are so prevalent and normalized that we barely pay attention to the different types of search results that pop up on our...

How to find the right investors for your small business

How to find the right investors for your small business

There may be times when your business needs an influx of money. Perhaps demand for your services is growing so fast you can hardly keep up. Maybe you even want to move your restaurant to a more centralized location to attract more customers. In order to expand your...

7 best practices for selling your small business

7 best practices for selling your small business

The decision to sell your small business can change the course of your entire life. To ensure the process is as smooth and successful as possible, you’ll need to meticulously prepare — years in advance, if possible. The complicated multi-step process of selling your...

Finding the best online marketplace for your small business

Finding the best online marketplace for your small business

If you run an online retail store—or even if you plan to open one in the future—chances are you’ve considered Amazon Marketplace as a platform to get your products into the hands of your customers. Whether you’re hand-crafting items in your garage or mass-producing...

Is now the right time for your small business to buy real estate?

Is now the right time for your small business to buy real estate?

During the pandemic, commercial property interest rates dropped to historic lows. However, they’ve made a swift recovery and have nearly roared back to pre-COVID-19 levels. This raises an interesting question. Before the commercial real estate market recovers...

Unexpected silver linings in the COVID-19 cloud for small businesses

Unexpected silver linings in the COVID-19 cloud for small businesses

As small businesses gradually emerge from an unprecedented era and recover from unimaginable losses, some business owners are trying to make the best out of a grim situation. Despite the turmoil we’ve all endured, studies are beginning to show against all odds, the...

5 top resources for LGBTQ+ small businesses

5 top resources for LGBTQ+ small businesses

Diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of everyone’s mind in the business world today, especially during Pride Month. But surprisingly, venture capital, grants, and networking opportunities aimed specifically at LGBTQ+ small business owners and entrepreneurs can...

Small Business Spotlight: One Colorado

Small Business Spotlight: One Colorado

Here at CenturyLink, we think small is big. Small businesses and nonprofits make a real difference in our communities. To celebrate them, we invited small businesses throughout the United States to participate in a sweepstakes with a chance to win one of five $1,000...

How to throw a Resident Appreciation Day for tenants

How to throw a Resident Appreciation Day for tenants

Resident Appreciation Day is a day in which that leasing staff or a property management group can celebrate their tenants and say thanks for their residency and business. While there isn’t a specific date nationwide for Resident Appreciation Day, there’s no reason why...

Small business spotlight: Montini & Co Tax Advisory Group

Small business spotlight: Montini & Co Tax Advisory Group

Here at CenturyLink, we think small is big. Small businesses and nonprofits make a real difference in our communities. To celebrate them, we invited small businesses throughout the United States to participate in a sweepstakes with a chance to win one of five $1,000...

Where women entrepreneurs can find funding for their businesses 

Where women entrepreneurs can find funding for their businesses 

Today, women are bursting with entrepreneurial spirit—recent reports suggest they are starting businesses at twice the rate of men. If we were to follow them on their journeys to building their ventures, what would we witness?   Let’s start with the good news. In...