Business is good, and it’s time to expand. Discover the information and resources you need to grow your business and bottom line.

Market Your Business

As a small business owner, you likely don’t have a big marketing and advertising budget, but you can implement a marketing strategy that connects with your customers and is right for your pocketbook.

MWBE Certification 

Become Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises certified to open up more windows of opportunity to obtain contracts, grants and other benefits.

Hire Employees

Hiring your first employee is a big step and introduces new complexities. As an employer, you must consider labor regulations and payroll taxes at the local, state, and federal levels.

Copyright and Trademarks

Don’t just wing it – create a game plan. Writing out business goals and action steps not only helps you clarify and organize priorities, it gives potential investors a clear vision of your roadmap to profitability.

Federal Contractor

Don’t just wing it – create a game plan. Writing out business goals and action steps not only helps you clarify and organize priorities, it gives potential investors a clear vision of your roadmap to profitability.

Become A City Contractor

Each year, the City of Louisville purchases millions of dollars of goods and services to keep the city running and provide services for its residents, businesses, and other constituents. Contracting with the city could be good for business, but first you need to become a certified vendor.