In This Issue:

Every business with legitimate capacity has a good handle of their cash flow - meaning, they know where their money is and what it's doing for their business at every moment. The best of these businesses understands when to stretch and when to tighten their budgets to complete bigger and better projects. Not sure if you're in the better business category? That probably means that it's time for a tune-up of your business plan and/or projections to ensure you've got your bases covered. Discover recently that a little more fluid cash would yield great results for your company? Take the time to figure out how to grow your working capital before you end up in a crunch! Want to ask lenders what they're looking for in a desirable lending candidate? Click here to register for and join us tomorrow morning for Get Funded! 


Have a great week!

J. Averi Frost, Director
Columbus Minority Business Assistance Center
1393 E. Broad Street - Second Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43205
614-252-8005 phone
www.comba.com
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Cinnamon Roll Tuesdays!


Stop by on Tuesdays,  between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.for fresh and delicious JNY Cinnamon Rolls and other treats at the COMBA Offices. You will not be disappointed!


Featured COMBA Events
Join us tomorrow (January 19) for Get Funded and  February 1 for the COMBA Coffee Chat: Top 5 Online Marketing Trends for 2017!
Click here to view our complete calendar of events.
January 19: Get Funded! The most common issue plaguing small and minority business owners is not having the money needed to run your business. Join COMBA to hear from lenders and financiers who are looking for businesses to fund. Free. Register.
 
January 23: PTAC Cyber Security for Government Contractors, a workshop providing small businesses with a high level overview of security frameworks, along with technical solutions that mitigate risks. Free. Register.

January 25: Innovate New Albany will be hosting Increase Lead Generation by Over 400% via Simple SEO, Email Automation, and Cold Calling in New Albany. Free. Register.

January 26: COMBA Book of Lists Networking Reception. Free. Register.
Business News
4 Easily Overlooked Reasons Your Online Business Is Not Thriving
While  we may be in the "internet age,"  a lot of businesses still aren't taking full advantage of its opportunities and aren't using the right strategies. Read more.

5 Really Clever Ideas to Grow Your Business Faster
Growing a business is stressful, difficult, and all-encompassing. You need a product and staff you can be proud of, you've also got to find customers, win their business, and keep them happy. With limited time and resources forcing you to juggle multiple tasks, it's easy to get distracted from the most high-value activities. Read more.

Podcast: Double Your Freelancing 
Meryl Johnston talks about ggrowing a six-figure productized service. Access the podcast.
About COMBA
The Central Ohio Minority Business Association (COMBA), a private, not for profit agency, has been providing business and economic development and educational services to the Ohio minority and disadvantaged business community since 1978. COMBA provides entrepreneurial development and support to minority, female, socially and economically disadvantaged business owners. Learn more