Look Out Small Business Owners 2021 is the Year of the Scam

Small business owners are getting hit with a lot of information and making tough decisions on how to survive the COVID-19 crisis. Emails are coming in from every direction about local, state, and federal government relief loans. They're also sifting through advice on how to keep employees, maintaining a safe work environment and tips on how to stay cybersecure online. With all of these messages flooding their inbox, social media, and phone, it’s easy to mistake a scam for a real offer.

Our local media partner, Social Bee Media, recently published a great blog post on the scams facing small businesses. If you've ever received a call offering a free directory listing, or other great offer to propel your business, read this article before signing on the dotted line: https://socialbeewv.com/category/small-business-support/