Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Minority businesses make up a large part of the American economy. Unfortunately, these businesses have had the hardest time scaling up, in part because of a lack of funding. Fortunately, there are some organizations that can help minority businesses with funding. These are needed for any business to grow.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Register Applications are now open for the 2023/24 MVP Ventures Program , a state initiative in New South Wales (NSW) designed to provide grants to early-stage startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) driving the commercialization of innovative products or processes.

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StartupNation

APRIL 5, 2021

Grant programs offering free money are hard to come by, which is why many entrepreneurs frequently end up applying for small business loans or try crowdfunding to start or expand their companies. Here is a list of grants for minority women entrepreneurs: Power Forward Grant Program. Rebuild the Block Grants.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Search out resources that are timely to starting and growing a small business. For any entrepreneur to be successful in starting a business, they must have the right help and resources to support of their hard work. Small Business Administration is a great resource in a range of areas. Government Resources The U.S.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak wreaked havoc on most small businesses. Though small businesses are now recovering, it was a bumpy ride for the first few months - during and post lockdowns. Keap Going Small Business Grant Contest encouraged many small businesses to stay afloat in such an unprecedented crisis.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

New pilot program expands Main Street Recovery suite to offer grants up to $50,000 to reimburse closing costs after purchase of a commercial business property TRENTON, N.J. This new program extends the power of the NJEDA to help small businesses grow and thrive in their communities.”

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Start your small business with access to commonly used resources. Owning a small business brings both great satisfaction and great challenge. The following are core small business resources that almost every startup and small business value: S mall Business Administration (SBA): A federal U.S.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 7, 2021

We are living in an unprecedented period of economic transformation and this is a chance for us all to be thoughtful about how these newly infused funds will be used to benefit underserved small businesses in our local communities, long-term. For the better part of the last decade, our field has greatly evolved.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

December 14, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the creation of the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program. Once approved for grant funding, projects will be presented to the NJEDA Board for final approval, and applicants must demonstrate they have secured the remaining portion of funding.

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Source Link

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

How can your programming be sustainable and live beyond this grant cycle? How can your programming be sustainable and live beyond this grant cycle? When you apply for a grant or seek funding, think about how staffing needs can be written into your application. How can you get others on board to help support your vision?

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

I grew up in a small town in north Iowa—Cedar Falls, to be exact. During my tenure with the local University I worked with economic developers all across Iowa, from Sioux City to Davenport and a great many small but mighty communities in-between: Grinnell, Parkersburg, Webster City and Lamoni to name a few. land is considered rural.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The idea of breaking up collectibles into small interests and creating/making a market in them is a very interesting idea. I also like that Otis is a “crypto adjacent” business. Earlier this week I purchased 1% of a collection of five 1985 Nike Air Jordan sneakers using our portfolio company Otis’ mobile app.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s critical to Delaware’s job market to retain successful homegrown businesses and to ensure success by creating more high-paying jobs right here in our community.” DPP has consulted with PSI for several years and worked with the company since mid-2023 to explore growth opportunities.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2023

AAER is accusing Fearless Fund of racially discriminating against white and Asian Americans because it awards a $20,000 grant only to Black women-owned small businesses. of all venture capital funds in any given year, and grant programs like what Fearless built were created to fill that funding gap. That’s very worrying.”

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

This week they announced the awarding of $1 million collectively in grant funding to 25 recipients across the country. This week they announced the awarding of $1 million collectively in grant funding to 25 recipients across the country. The partners have dispersed $2 million in grants to 50 U.S.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 8, 2021

But financing isn’t always easy — especially if you’re the proud founder of a brand new business. They want to see years in business, consistent revenue and excellent credit scores, and those are things that most new businesses just don’t have. Creative financing options for new businesses.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 5, 2021

You’re embarking on the adventure of starting your own business. There are several ways to fund your business, and there’s a process to work through which type of funding is best suited for your particular circumstances. Apply for free grants. Grants are funds received as gifts that you do not have to repay.

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StartupNation

MARCH 13, 2021

Small businesses make up an astounding 99.6% of Michigan businesses and 49% of the state’s employees—that’s 1.9 Since the onset of the pandemic, these businesses have been forced to endure a tumultuous journey that has meant drastic budget cuts, layoffs and a complete strategy pivot. million people.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Which states are best for incorporating a business? Many entrepreneurs are asking themselves this question as they work on getting their small businesses ready to launch. Here are five emerging states you may find yourself incorporating your business in and some of their outstanding small business benefits.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program. million in bonus grant funding.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The clock is ticking to apply for a $10,000 Verizon Small Business Digital Ready grant! We are partnering with Verizon to provide resources to help one million small businesses thrive in today’s digital economy. Members are also eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant to help small businesses like yours move forward.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Expansion of early-stage business focusing on carbon capture and utilization includes quadrupling lab space and creating 12 new full-time Delaware jobs WILMINGTON, Del. Expansion of early-stage business focusing on carbon capture and utilization includes quadrupling lab space and creating 12 new full-time Delaware jobs WILMINGTON, Del.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses a new grant program from the US Small Business Administration (SBA) which is designed to help small businesses in today’s changing world. for the WJR Business Beat. for the WJR Business Beat. WJR Business Beat Transcript.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The YLAI Network hosted Michael Goldberg , a professor of entrepreneurship and an expert in international business development, for a Facebook chat in November for Global Entrepreneurship Week. Many themes came up, such as overcoming issues with funding, navigating unstable governments, expanding your business, and dealing with competition.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2022

As a student, you have so many extra opportunities available—grants, resources and an overall willingness from society to help students. While the big idea is important, focusing on the small details from the start will also help lead you to the next milestone. “It “Start now. Don’t wait for anything. Share your story.

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TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2022

Access to capital is one of the biggest hurdles for small businesses. Fundid founder and CEO Stefanie Sample recalls maxing out her personal credit card to purchase an expo booth for her first business, and when she saw similar things happening to friends, she knew she couldn’t just sit on the sidelines. Business building card.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

network become hubs and/or spokes, and eager for this program roll out as it mirrors our own philosophy of building collaborative networks of entrepreneurship and small business owner support. Remember, they are managing one of the largest SBA grant programs ever created(!) We are excited to see so many in our SourceLink?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business. I started my business following my long-term commitment and passion for fisheries and agriculture—two things that define me. Are you a student entrepreneur who is ready to take your business to the next level?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

However, owning a business taught me that the opposite is also true: If I want a solid future, I’m the one who needs to make it happen.”. I was born in a small village without electricity. I’m honored to work with partners and employees to create businesses that change the world. Changing Lives. Creating Impact.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 30, 2024

Delaware Prosperity Partnership supported CMS’s request to the Council on Development Finance for a Graduated Lab Space Grant of up to $760,480 and a Jobs Performance Grant of up to $115,000 from the Delaware Strategic Fund. million facility and workforce expansion that will help address massive market demand.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Small businesses encouraged to take advantage of the Small Business E-Commerce Support Program to develop website, marketing plan & implement online ordering TRENTON, N.J. To date, 76 percent of the funding has supported minority-owned small businesses. million in assistance.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2022

For the past year, we’ve done our best to serve you and provide inspiration and education to help you START and GROW your business! May the new year bring brilliant success to your small business. With the passing year, you must know where your business stands presently. Happy New Year from Smart Hustle!

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 16, 2024

Ventures with underrepresented founders will compete for share of more than $130,000 in cash grants, plus mentoring and connections. Prizes include cash grants from a prize pool of $130,000 along with mentorship opportunities and connections with potential investors and key influencers. WILMINGTON, Del. WILMINGTON, Del.

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StartupNation

APRIL 14, 2021

If you’ve researched grants for startup or existing businesses, you know how hard they are to find. Grants don’t. They’re a no cost way to build your business in that they provide free money to invest in the people, materials, equipment or promotional tools you need to jumpstart your success.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2020

From donating reusable diapers to manufacturing parts for PPE, businesses are showing us it’s all about taking care of each other. We are grateful to be able to support their work, if even in a small way.”. From EO’s Johannesburg chapter, Grant Doubell, director of The Ground Up Company, is among the entrepreneurs behind Donate4Corona.

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Gust

MAY 11, 2014

In the US, many entrepreneurs see grants as “free money,” since they are not loans and don’t have to be repaid. A grant is not an equity investment, so the entrepreneur doesn’t have to give up a stake in the company either. An advanced search tool is provided to search for a grant by eligibility, by issuing agency, or category.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2022

The startup, currently with operations in Nigeria, Tanzania and India (Uttar Pradesh and Bihar), has set an ambitious goal of installing at least 5,000 mini-grids by 2030 and in the process make 1 million connections – half of which will be micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Image Credits: Husk Power Systems.

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