The Small Business Partnership Initiative (SBPI)

??????: ?????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????????????????? ?????? ?????????????? https://lnkd.in/eSc3DTAA ?????????????? ?????????? ?????????????? ?????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ???????????? ???????? ???? ?????????? ?????? ???????????? ?????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ? ?????????? ???????????????????? ??????????????????????: o Many small businesses rely on Chinese manufacturing for affordable, high-quality production. o Potential new tariffs on Chinese imports are creating uncertainty. o Small businesses are struggling with increased costs, supply chain disruptions, and pricing dilemmas. ? ???????? ??????????: ???? ?? ?????????? o Erica Campbell, owner of a Catholic goods business, imports from China. o She avoided the latest 10% tariff but is worried about future ones. o Her $2 million business depends on affordable Chinese manufacturing. ? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ??.??. ??????????????????: o Costs are largely borne by American businesses, not Chinese suppliers. o Many companies have had to increase prices or absorb costs. o Uncertainty over future tariffs has led to a "business paralysis," making long-term planning difficult. o Domestic alternatives are often more expensive, of lower quality, or simply unavailable. Potential tariffs are just one of the challenges faced by NYC’s small businesses.??????????????????????????? ?????????? ???? ?????????????????? ?????? ?????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ???? ???????? ???????????????? ?????????? ?????????????????? ??????????????.????????????????????? ???? ?????????????????? ????! ?? ???????? ???? ?????? ????????????????? ????’???? ???????????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ???????????? ???? ???????? ?????? ??????????. If you're interested in supporting small businesses, join the SBPI and be part of this rewarding community service: https://lnkd.in/guTu5JZt? #SmallBusinessSupport #NYC #SBPI #HarvardBusinessSchool #Entrepreneurship #VolunteerOpportunity #NYCCommunity #BusinessGrowth #HBSAlumni

?????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ????????????, ?? ???????????????????? ????????, ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????? www.zocalo.cc ???????????? believes that great leaders don’t just build strong organizations—they drive change. It partners with mission-driven companies addressing societal and environmental challenges to connect them with the best executive talent. Founded by ???????????????? ????????????????, a recognized leader in executive search with 20+ years of experience, ???????????? ?????????????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ??????????????, ????????-???????????? ?????????? that not only meet today’s business needs but also shape the future.?Zocalo offers: ? ???????????????????????? ?????????????? & ?????????????????????????? ?????????????????? – We help brands, agencies, and organizations hire talent that drives business forward. ? ???????????????????? ???? ?????????????????? & ?????????????????? – 85% of our placements are leaders from underrepresented backgrounds, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other minority groups. ? ??????????????????????, ????????????-???????????? ???????????????? – We work with values-driven organizations advocating for minority retention programs, transparent hiring practices, and workforce equity. ????????????’?? ?????????????????? ????????????: ?? Climate Tech & Sustainability ?? Creativity & Culture ?? Impact Investing ?? Education & Workforce Development ?? Health & Wellness Nonprofits ????????????’?? ????????-?????????????? "???????????? – ?????????? – ???????????? – ????????????" ?????????????? ?????????????? ?? ???????????? ?????????????? ???????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ?????????? ?????????? ?????????????? ?????????????? ???????? ??????????????. As a strategic recruiting partner, we offer embedded and retained search services with a focus on: ? Bringing intention to every step of the hiring process ? Building diverse candidate pipelines ? Connecting values-aligned companies with best-in-class talent ? Enhancing and protecting client reputations The company is building a new public square—a Zócalo—where talent and organizations unite to achieve their greatest potential. Harvard Business School alumni volunteers with the SBPI program are coaching NYC small businesses like Zoclo.?They make a tangible impact and help strengthen NYC's entrepreneurial community.?JOIN US!!! ?? ???????? ???? ?????? ????????????????? ????’???? ???????????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ???????????? ???? ???????? ?????? ??????????. If you're interested in supporting small businesses, join the SBPI and be part of this rewarding community service: https://lnkd.in/guTu5JZt #ExecutiveSearch #DiversityHiring #Leadership #ImpactRecruiting #ZocaloAffect #HiringWithPurpose #EquityAndInclusion

?????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ?????????? ????????????????, ?????????????? ???? ?????????? ?????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????????? ?????????? ????????????! www.parlemag.com ? Parlé is a print & online platform for conversations about entertainment, politics, relationships, health, and more. ? Founder Kevin Benoit is a first-generation Haitian American & New Yorker. ? Black-owned and Black-led, Parlé prioritizes BIPOC voices and stories. ? Parlé aims to empower, entertain, educate, and engage urban communities. ? Name "Parlé" is French for "to speak, talk, or converse." ???? ????????, ???????????? ?????????????? ?????????? ??????????????????, ?????????????????????? ???? ???????????? ?????? ?????????????????????? ?????????????? ?????????? ???????????? with similar backgrounds and aspirations.?It complements his continued leadership of Parlé Magazine. Harvard Business School alumni volunteers with the SBPI program are coaching NYC small businesses like Parlé.?They make a tangible impact and help strengthen NYC's entrepreneurial community.?JOIN US!!! ?? ???????? ???? ?????? ????????????????? ????’???? ???????????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ???????????? ???? ???????? ?????? ??????????. If you're interested in supporting small businesses, join the SBPI and be part of this rewarding community service: https://lnkd.in/guTu5JZt? ?? ?????????????? ???????????????????? – ???????? ???? ?????? ?? ?????? ???????????? ??????????! Continue your support and lasting impact for small businesses. ???????? ???? ???????? ?????????? ???????? ?????????????? . . . ?????? ???????????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ?????????? ???? ????%+ #SmallBusinessSupport #NYC #SBPI #HarvardBusinessSchool #Entrepreneurship #VolunteerOpportunity #NYCCommunity #BusinessGrowth #HBSAlumni

???? ?? ?????? ???? ?????????? ?????????????? ??????????, ????’???? ???????????? ??????????-???????? ???? ?? ???????????? ???? ?????????? ????????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ?????? ??????????. ?????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????????????? ???????? ???????????? ??????????????????????! https://swiftenough.com/ ? SwiftEnough is a lifestyle brand dedicated to promoting equity in mental health through purposeful merchandise, action, and resources. ? Founded by siblings Jericka and Jarius during the pandemic, the brand aims to create a safe space for communal care and healing, emphasizing the importance of sharing personal stories to foster connection. ? SwiftEnough’s product line includes: unisex apparel such as jogger sets, hoodies, sweatpants, crewnecks, tees, and sweat shorts, all designed to inspire and support individuals on their healing journeys. ? A portion of the company’s profits is donated to organizations committed to making mental health treatment and therapy more accessible. PHOTO CREDIT: Hannah Norton Harvard Business School alumni volunteers with the SBPI program are coaching NYC small businesses like SwiftEnough.?They make a tangible impact and help strengthen NYC's entrepreneurial community.?JOIN US!!! ?? ???????? ???? ?????? ????????????????? We’re always looking for new HBS alumni to join our ranks. If you're interested in supporting small businesses, join the SBPI and be part of this rewarding community service: https://lnkd.in/guTu5JZt ?? ?????????????? ???????????????????? – ???????? ???? ?????? ?? ?????? ???????????? ??????????! Continue your support and lasting impact for small businesses. They so much value your support . . . our cumulative Net Promoter Score is 70%+ #SmallBusinessSupport #NYC #SBPI #HarvardBusinessSchool #Entrepreneurship #VolunteerOpportunity #NYCCommunity #BusinessGrowth #HBSAlumni

???????? ???????????? - ?????????????? ???????????????? ???????????? ?????????????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ?????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????????? ???????????????????? (????????) ???????????? ?????????? ???? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????? ???????????? ???????? ?????????????????? ?? ?????????????? ???? ?????? ????????’?? ???????? ???? ?????? ?????? ??????????????.?We so much appreciate the attention on our alumni-led mission to support NYC-metro area small businesses: https://lnkd.in/g5gaG9ne ?? ???????? ???? ?????? ????????????????? We’re always looking for new HBS alumni to join our ranks. If you're interested in supporting small businesses, join the SBPI and be part of this rewarding community service: https://lnkd.in/guTu5JZt ?? ?????????????? ???????????????????? – ???????? ???? ?????? ?? ?????? ???????????? ??????????! Continue your support and lasting impact for small businesses. #SmallBusinessSupport #NYC #SBPI #HarvardBusinessSchool #Entrepreneurship #VolunteerOpportunity #NYCCommunity #BusinessGrowth #HBSAlumni

So great to see this amazing business highlighted by SBPI!

? ???????????? ??????????????????: ???????? ?????????????????????? ? Today, we’re excited to feature SBPI client ???????? ??????????????????????, a business built by organization and efficiency experts who believe that decluttering—both physically and mentally—can transform how we live and work. https://lnkd.in/dtEc5tcf Founder Katheryn Keller saw a recurring pattern in her work as a freelance home organizer: ?? When clients’ physical spaces were in disarray, their to-do lists were overwhelming. ?? Unfinished projects piled up. ?? The stress of it all made it harder to focus and move forward. Drawing on her background in operations, finance, tax, legal, and insurance, Katheryn launched Life Reorganized to ???? ???????????? ?????????????? ????. She and her team ???????????? ?????????????????????? ?????????????? ???????? ???????? ???????????? ?????????????????? ????????-???????? ?????????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????????? ??????????????????, ????????????-???????????????? ????????????????. ?????? ????????????? ????% ???? ?????????? ???????????????? ???? ?????????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ?????????? ???????? ??????????????????. That speaks volumes. If you’re feeling stuck—whether it’s clutter in your home, unfinished tasks, or just a sense of overwhelm—Life Reorganized is here to help you regain clarity and focus on what truly matters. ?????????????? ???????????????? ???????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ???????? ?????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? & ??????????????????????????.????????? ???????? ?? ???????????????? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ???????????????????? ??????'?? ?????????????????????????????? ??????????????????.????????? ????!!! ?? ???????? ???? ?????? ????????????????? We’re always looking for new HBS alumni to join our ranks. If you're interested in supporting small businesses, join the SBPI and be part of this rewarding community service: https://lnkd.in/guTu5JZt ? ?? ?????????????? ???????????????????? – ???????? ???? ?????? ?? ?????? ???????????? ??????????! Continue your support and lasting impact for small businesses. #SmallBusiness #Organization #Efficiency #SBPI #LifeReorganized #DeclutterYourLife

Goldman: AI appears to be a "net positive" for small business entrepreneurs

?????????????? ??????????: ?????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ???? ?? ???????????? ???????????? ???? ???? ?????????? ???????????????? ???????????? ???????? ?????????????? ??????????' ????,?????? ?????????? ???????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????? ?????????? ?????? ???????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????? (????): ? ???????? ??????????????: 60% of respondents believe AI will save their companies time. ? ???????? ??????????????: 39% anticipate AI will reduce operational costs. ? ?????????????? ?????????????????????? d??????????????????: Only 13% expressed concern that AI would disrupt their value proposition relative to competitors. ? ???????? ???????????? ???? ????????: 17% believe AI will lead to job elimination within their businesses. More Goldman Sachs data here: https://lnkd.in/eT8bG_4J ?????????????? ???????????????? ???????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ?????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ?????? ?????????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ???????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ???????? ???? ????????????????.????????? ???????? ?? ???????????????? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ???????????????????? ??????'?? ?????????????????????????????? ??????????????????.????????? ????!!! ?? ???????? ???? ?????? ????????????????? We’re always looking for new HBS alumni to join our ranks. If you're interested in supporting small businesses, join the SBPI and be part of this rewarding community service: https://lnkd.in/guTu5JZt ? ???????????????? ???????? ??????????????????s ???????????? – Sign up for a new client today! Continue your support and lasting impact for small businesses. #SmallBusinessSupport #NYC #SBPI #HarvardBusinessSchool #Entrepreneurship #VolunteerOpportunity #NYCCommunity #BusinessGrowth #HBSAlumni

???????? ?????????? ???????????????? ???????????? ??????????????????: ?????????? ?????????? ???????????????? & ???????????? ?????????????? https://freshstartmft.com/ ??????????, ????’???? ?????????????????? ?????????? ?????????? ???????????????? & ???????????? ??????????????, which helps individuals, couples, and families embrace growth, heal relationships, and overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. ???????? ?????????? ?????????? ???????????????? & ???????????? ?????????????? ????????????: ? ???????????? ????????: A team of professional therapists dedicated to providing the highest level of care through psychotherapy. ? ?????????? ??????????: Specializes in therapy for individuals, couples, and families, addressing issues like anxiety, depression, self-confidence, and relationship challenges. ? ???????? ????????????????????: Respect, understanding, and empathy to foster meaningful change, no matter the circumstances. ? ?????????????????????? ?????? ??????????????: Helps clients let go of unrealistic expectations, rebuild their relationship with themselves, and achieve mental and relational well-being. ? ???????????????? ????????????????: Employs an eclectic therapy style, recognizing that each individual, couple, and family is unique. ? ???????? ?????? ?????????????????????????? ??????????: Offers a supportive environment to explore how past experiences have shaped clients, with the goal to facilitate growth. ? ???????????????????? ???? ??????????????: Partners with clients on their journey of mental and relational maintenance for lasting positive outcomes. “?????? ?????? ?????????????? ??????????!” https://lnkd.in/e43dZ5QJ https://lnkd.in/eX-Q2TtJ Harvard Business School alumni volunteers with the SBPI program are coaching NYC small businesses like FRESH START.?They make a tangible impact and help strengthen NYC's entrepreneurial community.?JOIN US!!! ?? ???????? ???? ?????? ????????????????? ????’???? ???????????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ???????????? ???? ???????? ?????? ??????????. If you're interested in supporting small businesses, join the SBPI and be part of this rewarding community service: https://lnkd.in/guTu5JZt ? ?? ?????????????? ???????????????????? – ???????? ???? ?????? ?? ?????? ???????????? ??????????! Continue your support and lasting impact for small businesses. ?????????????? ???? ???????? ?????????? ???????? ?????????????? . . . ?????? ???????????????????? ?????? ???????????????? ?????????? ???? ????%+ #SmallBusinessSupport #NYC #SBPI #HarvardBusinessSchool #Entrepreneurship #VolunteerOpportunity #NYCCommunity #BusinessGrowth #HBSAlumni