American Small Business Owners
Need Us
Small businesses of all sizes now face a new wave of challenges, and they need practical help.
As they attempt to reground and move forward, these essential contributors to our economy need the B2SMB Industry to work together to provide a comprehensive and aligned plan that gets them the support that they need.
- As of December 2021, 47% of Small Businesses describe themselves as “at risk of closure.”
- As Federal, state & local government aid ends, Small Businesses are now left in a lurch between an uneven recovery and pandemic problems that won’t go away.
- Minority-owned & other under-served Small Businesses are still hardest hit with disproportionate shortfalls in access to capital, resources & targeted help.
- 78% of Small Businesses continue to struggle with accessing the resources & tools required to improve their chances of survival.
Those Who Serve SMBs Need
Each Other
B2SMB Brands are overwhelmed by the needs of small business owners. Individually, none of us have the resources to make a big enough impact on the challenges that SMBs face.
However, together, we can create a national initiative that will benefit from collective leadership, resources, and market share. We can create something that will actually help small business owners grow.
Together, let's build a movement, support American small business owners, promote local spending, and take action through advocacy.
Collaboration
on a National Scale
SmallBizAid will bring together the most powerful voices and resources for small business owners.
Fortune 1000 brands, national advocacy agencies, and influencers who speak to millions of small businesses every day will come together to maximize reach, engagement, and impact on Main Street.
A Long-Term Effort With
3 Components
Education
To Improve Skills…
Practical Small Business Instruction
- SLAP™️ based curriculum
- 24 modules
- 3 live events in 2022
- On-demand, forever!
Assistance
To Create Opportunities…
Practical Small Business Assistance
- Year-long structure & support
- In-kind services from B2SMB members
- Non-traditional loans
Advocacy
To Change Minds…
Wide-Scale Small Business Advocacy
- To B2SMB enterprises
- To national policy-makers
- To local policy-makers
- To customers
Education
The entire program design is based on Silver Lining’s “Small Business First” value – which is that everything we create has to be valuable for small businesses. We design for them and no one else. Partners and suppliers’ core mission and primary objective is to help small businesses.
Assistance
Leveraging the power of the B2SMBI Network – we are not going just to educate and train small business owners – but every small business owner who attends a SmallBizAid event will get the chance to win real, helpful deep assistance.
Advocacy
Together, let’s create social change by using our collective influence to change the attitudes, social relationships, and power relations that currently exist. Small businesses need our support now more than ever.
Become a
Partner
Whether you provide promotional support, key infrastructure help, cash contribution, or other, we invite all B2SMB brands to engage in a SmallBizAid partnership.
Join Us
If you are ready to join us and make a difference in small businesses’ lives by becoming a partner, get in touch!
Missy Galang | CMO missy@smallbizsilverlining.com
Rabiah Duncan | VP, Partnerships rabiah@smallbizsilverlining.com
