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Black-Owned Business Directories

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Black-Owned Business Directories

August is Black Business Month in the US. Black-owned businesses get can get listed in these directories to help consumers find them. Here are over a dozen registries! Black Business Alliance (BBA). The Black Business Alliance is s a 501c6 non-profit membership organization; which seeks to EMPOWER, GUIDE, PROMOTE, ENHANCE, COLLABORATE and GROW small and medium sized black and minority businesses throughout Connecticut and Nationally by addressing the gap in business access to funding, educational resources and statewide capacity building. It is committed to standing with our community. Since 2014, BBA has outreached to 600+ business owners and professionals in events for...

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50+ PLACES TO LIST YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE

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50+ PLACES TO LIST YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE

Here are over 50 directories to list your business in alphabetical order: Angie’s list. Angie's List connects you with vetted pros, verified reviews, and fair pricing for any home project or service — from cleaning and lawn care to repairs and renovations. List here. Apple Maps. Visit Apple Maps Connect. Login or create a new Apple ID. You will be prompted to a menu called “Small Business.” Click “Add My Business”. Enter your business name and location to find your listing in the Apple Maps directory. If not found, click “Add new place.” It has a domain rating of 97. Better Business Bureau (BBB). To start the process of creating a new...

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Three Steps to listing your business on Business listing websites

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Three Steps to listing your business on Business listing websites

Listing your business on business listing websites is an essential step in enhancing your online visibility and attracting potential customers. Here are three key steps to effectively list your business on these platforms: Gather information and Claim your business page  Before you start listing your business, gather all the necessary information. This will streamline the process and ensure your business details are accurate and consistent across different platforms. Prepare the following details: Business Name: Your official business name. Address: Physical address, including street, city, state, and ZIP code. Phone Number: A reliable contact number for customers to reach you. Website...

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FIVE REASONS TO LIST YOUR BUSINESS

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Boost online presence. Allow customers to find you by a google search and have multiple directories recommend your business instead of just your website. Driving brand engagement by increasing online traffic. Your listing will include a link to your website, which will result in more traffic. Many consumers like to visit a web site before visiting a business. If yours isn’t listed, you lose out. Building citations. Citations are references to your business that include your business name and some sort of geographic identifier, like a phone number or street address. Citations are one of the signals Google uses to...

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TEN WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE

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TEN WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE

The internet is second nature to most children in the US born in 2000s. As our precious children begin to navigate the online world, we want it to be a safe place for them to thrive. The internet is a great and efficient source for researching school projects, communicating with friends and family, streaming online tv shows and films, reading books, and playing interactive games. But online navigation comes with some risks including age-inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and online predators. Here are ten steps to keep your children safe online.

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