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Lunch Bytes

Lunch Bytes is where the brightest minds in entrepreneurship, community leadership, and economic development come together to share stories, provide resources and business tips, inspire collaborations, and educate.

Each month, the series will feature engaging conversations that spotlight entrepreneurs and community leaders. This season we're highlighting success stories within our community and offering tangible advice and inspiration to our audience.

Lunch Bytes:
Library of Business Resources

Every month, we'll add new articles and resources to our Lunch Bytes Library to help you continue to scale your business, grow your entrepreneurial skillset, and increase your confidence in building a successful business.  

View Current Stories and Blogs

Navigating Small Business Loans: A Beginner's Guide
In this quick post, we're providing an overview of loan options for small businesses, tips for preparing a strong loan application, and quick tips for how to manage finances after securing a loan.
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Fostering Job Growth Within Your Small Business
This week, we're focused on hiring strategies for small businesses, training and development for new employees, and the impact of job creation on local economies.‍
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10 Low-Cost Marketing Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Download the free full strategic guide marketing guide! Discover effective, budget-friendly marketing strategies with our latest blog post, "Unlocking Growth: 10 Low-Cost Marketing Strategies for New Entrepreneurs".
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A Quick Guide to Setting Up Your Business
In this Quick Guide to Setting Up Your Business, we'll cover basic legal requirements and registrations, financial planning and budgeting, and essential tools and services for startup businesses.
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7-Step Business Plan Checklist for Entrepreneurs
Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner looking to reorganize your venture, this checklist is designed to be your compass. Download our business plan checklist! 
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Understanding & Accessing Microloans for Your Business
Explore different types of microloans. Microloans can be a vital resource for entrepreneurs that might not qualify for traditional financing...Discover steps to apply and qualify for microloans.
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Virtual lunch series to support local entrepreneurs
Small businesses and entrepreneurs continue to pivot and face the challenges of remaining in existence and serving their customers and community... local business owners have remained resilient, and flexible, and were able to adapt their business models.
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Virtual series highlights Rochester business owners’ experiences
Local small business owners will share entrepreneurial information with members of the community through the Jobs Kitchen Lunch Bites Series hosted by Venture Jobs Foundation.
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When we help business starters and owners transform their ideas into reality, they are empowered to spread their success throughout our entire community.