AT&T Launches New Offers and Helpful Tools for Small Businesses Just in Time for National Small Business Week

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AT&T is supporting small businesses during National Small Business Week (May 1-7, 2022) with new offers including free credit card processing on up to $10K in sales from Square for customers of AT&T Business Fiber or Wireless Broadband. The initiative includes a sweepstakes with a grand prize of $10,000. Additionally, AT&T continues its Smart Advice for Small Business webinar series, featuring entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran. This effort aims to enhance the success of over 2 million small business customers.

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• Introduction of free credit card processing on up to $10K in sales from Square, enhancing offers for small business customers.
• Ongoing support and educational webinars featuring Barbara Corcoran, which can assist small businesses in navigating current challenges.
• Increased focus on small businesses, critical for long-term growth, indicating strong commitment to this customer segment.

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New AT&T Business Fiber or AT&T Wireless Broadband Customers to Receive Free Credit Card Processing on Up to $10K in Sales from Square. 

"Smart Advice for Small Business" Webinar Series Featuring Barbara Corcoran Continues for 3^rd Year and Introduces Free Weekly Education Series 

DALLAS, May 4, 2022  /PRNewswire/ --

What's the news? AT&T is equipping small businesses with special offers and helpful tools to support their success as we celebrate National Small Business Week, May 1-7, 2022. We're also launching a set of events and a sweepstakes to offer small businesses expert business and technology guidance and the chance to win a $10,000 grand prize. 

Why is this important? Small businesses are a top priority for us. They're not only vital to our short and long-term growth but to the growth of the economy as a whole. We strive every day to help our more than 2 million small business customers make the right choices for connectivity and technology solutions to grow their operations. From special offers to exclusive plans to free advice from experts, we're doing what we can to help this important segment succeed. 

What are the new offers?  

• Square: With the purchase of AT&T Business Fiber or AT&T Wireless Broadband, customers will receive waived credit card processing on up to $10K in card sales from Square. ¹  
• AT&T Business Mobility: Looking to add a new line? Learn how eligible customers can get up to $1,000 in bill credits. ² 

How is AT&T celebrating Small Business Week?

• May 1: AT&T Business is kicked off the week with our Not Small in Spirit Sweepstakes³ to celebrate small businesses and the way they have adapted to change. The sweepstakes offers small business owners the opportunity to win a $10,000 grand prize or 1 of 10 additional $2,000 prizes and runs May 1-14, 2022. To enter, click here.    
• May 2: AT&T Small Business Panel, "The Power of Adaptability" moderated by small business expert and She Ventures owner Georgina Miranda. Panelists discussed how small businesses can thrive through adapting how they connect with customers. 
• Brian Casad, Owner, PARADIGM Gym 
• Kara Brinley, Owner, Karadise Boutique 
• Roshan Jhunja, Head of Retail, Square 
• Jennifer Van Buskirk, President, AT&T Small Business & Mid-Markets 
• May 3: AT&T Business offered a free webinar with small business expert Barry Moltz. Moltz discussed his book ChangeMasters and shared tips to help small businesses evaluate, plan for, and implement changes in this ever-evolving business landscape.

While we are celebrating many ways throughout the week, we aren't stopping there. We're continuing to work with Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group and notable "Shark" on ABC's Shark Tank, to extend our highly successful, free Business Unusual with Barbara Corcoran: "Smart Advice for Small Business" webinar series presented by AT&T Business into its 3rd year. The first webinar is set for:

• May 11: "Win Customers by Keeping It Simple": Join Barbara with special guests Alicia Dietsch (Senior Vice President, AT&T Business Marketing) and Levain Bakery co-founders Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald and CMO Lorna Sommerville, to discuss customers' needs for simplicity and how small businesses can adapt. 
• Register at 888Barbara.com at no cost. Recordings of the webinars will be made available soon after their original air date.  

In addition, small businesses can watch Barbara Corcoran share key lessons and her best tips and tricks to tackle the top issues facing every business today in her new educational video series, Business Unusual: Extra Credit with Barbara Corcoran. 

What are people saying?  

"We love small businesses and what they stand for: entrepreneurship, creativity and resilience. They're crucial to our local economies. That's why we have an unwavering commitment to their success. We celebrate small businesses year-round by providing them with solutions and tools to help grow their business and achieve their dreams." -- Jennifer Van Buskirk, AT&T Small Business & Mid Markets President  

"These last 2 years have been tough on small businesses, but I'm amazed by the creativity and resiliency of all the small business owners who reinvented their businesses. I'm excited to team up with AT&T Business again to help entrepreneurs navigate their way to grow and succeed in the new normal." -- Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group & Shark Tank executive producer

"Square's ecosystem of products allows small business owners to feel like they have the resources and capabilities of a large corporation, empowering them to start, run and grow no matter the industry or complexity. Small businesses are expected to evolve more quickly than ever, and we provide sellers with solutions that allow them to adapt to any challenges or opportunities that come their way. With this AT&T partnership, we continue to offer sellers the tools to seamlessly run their business and provide the best possible experience for their customers and staff." -- Roshan Jhunja, Head of Retail, Square

For more information about our small business solutions and how we're supporting small businesses, please visit att.com/smallbiz. 

*About AT&T   
We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com. 

¹ Square Offer:  Subject to change and may be discontinued at any time.   Customers who sign up for Business Fiber (50 and higher) or AT&T Wireless Broadband (any speed) are eligible to receive waived credit card processing fees on up to $10,000      in bona fide card      sales from Square.  Offer valid only for new Square customers with a US Square account and a US-based bank account. Offer is limited to one redemption per account holder and not valid with guest checkout. Square reserves the right to modify, revoke, or cancel the offer at any time. Offer cannot be combined with another coupon, is not redeemable for cash, and is non-transferable.     Waived processing fees are reimbursed to your account on each deposit.  After $10,000      in sales, Square's standard pricing will apply     .  Redemption: Following activation and installation of eligible Business Fiber or AT&T Wireless Broadband service, customer will be sent an email or letter with redemption details through Square. Square usage subject to terms and service at www.squareup.com/us/en/legal/general/payment 

Offers may not be combined with other offers, discounts or promotions. Offer, terms, and restrictions are subject to change.

²$100 Voice Activation Bill Credit Offer: Limited time. Available only to business customers with a qual. wireless svc agreement (Business Agmt) for Corporate Responsibility User (CRU) lines of service.   Req'd Wireless: Must remain on an eligible postpaid unlimited voice & data plan (min. $65/mo. on AT&T Business Unlimited Starter plan for new svc with autopay and paperless bill discounts. Pay min. $75/mo. until discounts start w/in 2 bills. Other qual. plans available. Existing customers can add to current unlimited plan if eligible, which may be less.). Eligible unlimited plans: AT&T Business Unlimited Elite, AT&T Business Unlimited Performance, Key Enterprise Unlimited with Tethering (After 50GB, AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy), AT&T Business Unlimited Starter Plan (AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy), and AT&T Business Mobile Preferred. On Unlimited plans, video may be ltd to SD. Speed, usage & other restr's apply. See att.com/bizunlimited and att.com/busmobpref for current unlimited plans. Bill Credits: Credits start w/in 3 bills. Credit will not exceed $100 and will be applied monthly as over term of the Installment plan ($2.77/mo. over 36 months; or $3.33/mo. over 30 months; or $4.17/mo. over 24 months). You will receive catch-up credits once bill credits start. Wireless line must be active & in good standing for 30 days to qualify. To get all credits, wireless line must remain active, with eligible service, and on agmt for entire term. If you cancel service, upgrade or pay up/off agmt early your credits may cease. May not be combinable w/other offers, discounts or credits. Participation in this offer may make your wireless account ineligible for select other offers (including select bill credit offers) for a 12-month period. Conversions from AT&T PREPAID and Cricket wireless are not eligible.  

Promotions, terms & restr's subject to change & may be modified or terminated at any time without notice.  

GEN. WIRELESS SVC: Subj. to applicable Business Agmt (see your AT&T representative for terms). Credit approval required. Deposit: May apply. Additional monthly fees & taxes:  Apply per line & include Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee (Up to $1.50), Administrative Fee ($1.99) Property Tax Allotment surcharge ($0.20-$0.45)  & other fees which are not government-required surcharges as well as taxes. See att.com/mobilityfees for more details.  International and domestic off-net data may be at 2G speeds. AT&T service is subject to AT&T network management policies. See att.com/broadbandinfo for details. 

 ³NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Sweepstakes begins at 12:00 PM ET on 5/1/22 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on 5/14/22. Open only to small business owners who are legal residents of 50 US/DC, 18+ years of age. For Official Rules, including how to enter, odds, prize details and restrictions, visit go.att.com/smallbizsweeps. Void where prohibited. Msg&data rates may apply. Sponsor: AT&T Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St., Dallas, TX 75201. 

 

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FAQ

What new offers has AT&T launched for small businesses?

AT&T has introduced free credit card processing on up to $10K in sales from Square for customers of AT&T Business Fiber or Wireless Broadband.

When is National Small Business Week 2022?

National Small Business Week is celebrated from May 1 to May 7, 2022.

What is the Not Small in Spirit Sweepstakes?

The Not Small in Spirit Sweepstakes gives small business owners a chance to win a grand prize of $10,000 or one of ten $2,000 prizes, running from May 1 to May 14, 2022.

Who is hosting the Smart Advice for Small Business webinar series?

The Smart Advice for Small Business webinar series is hosted by Barbara Corcoran, a well-known entrepreneur and TV personality.