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$10K Verizon Grants and Other Free Benefits for Entrepreneurs

The latest round of funding from Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready grant program is coming to a close. Totaling $1 million in this round alone, the $10,000 grant program is one of the most popular...

byStartupNation

November 29, 2023

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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates. How that Affects Your Startup.

With core inflation remaining steady or declining in recent months, the Federal Reserve held the line Wednesday on interest rates. But that does not mean entrepreneurs and small business owners can bank on things staying...

byMatthew Gillman

October 28, 2023

LISTEN: New Grant Program Announced for Metro Detroit Small Businesses

The Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance and its small business investment program's goal is to seed 2,500 investment accounts on investing app StackWell for up to 200 small business owners and their staffs. The program...

byStartupNation

October 18, 2023

The Best Funding Options for Minority Entrepreneurs

Getting funded can be a challenge for any investor. But for minority entrepreneurs, finding and securing capital can often require going the extra mile. Some entrepreneurs have found success in finding an investor who believes in...

byEric Goldschein

July 17, 2023

Estimating Startup Costs for a New Business

Confounded over how much money you'll require for your startup business? Well, don't fret. There's an easy approach to breaking this mystery down and creating a clear picture of the funds that your startup business...

byStartupNation

May 10, 2023

This Entrepreneur Shares How She Bootstrapped Her Startup (and How You Can, Too)

There are several different ways a startup founder might fund his or her business, including series funding, crowdfunding, loans, venture capital and angel investments. Bootstrapping is another option. As an entrepreneur, investment advisor and consultant...

byJackie Hermes

April 23, 2023

12 Essential Steps in Choosing and Building a Side Hustle

When it comes to making extra income, one of the coolest and most profitable side hustles over the past few years has been reselling sneakers. Tales abound of sneakerheads boxing up profits by flipping Air...

byColin McMahon

April 17, 2023

Olga’s Kitchen Gives Michigan’s Female Entrepreneurs a Chance at $10,000 Grant

Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation created by Olga's Kitchen will provide grants of up to $10,000 in honor of the brand's late founder and food pioneer. Applicants must be living in Michigan, write a personal statement...

byJeff Sloan

April 14, 2023

10 Tips for Women to Successfully Raise Startup Capital

Women have more of a challenge than men when it comes to raising money. According to Fortune Magazine, all-women teams raised only 2.2 percent of available capital in 2017, versus 79 percent for all-male teams....

byYvonne Campos

March 30, 2023

Entrepreneurs vs. Solo Entrepreneurs: What Are Your Financing Options?

Working Americans choose to start their own business for any number of reasons. There’s increased flexibility and independence, as well as more ambitious goals, like fulfilling a lifelong vision or dream. According to the U.S....

byMeredith Turits

March 26, 2023

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How to Raise Money You Don’t Have to Pay Back

It sounds a little too good to be true. Raise money and don’t worry about paying anybody back? How could I do that? It’s actually pretty simple: small business grants. The U.S. government awards $500...

byJason Shubnell

February 17, 2023

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Need Funding? Here’s What to Know about Angel Investors and 3 Tips to Win Them Over

Has there been a better time to start your own business? Industries are ripe for disruption. Tech companies have slashed payroll. New artificial intelligence tools are hitting the market at next to no cost to...

byJason Shubnell

February 16, 2023

How to Find and Apply for Minority Business Loans

Many minorities are starting businesses, have been running one for a while, or are well-established in their industry. Despite their qualifications and eagerness to be part of a growing economy, however, there are some obstacles...

byNav

February 13, 2023

How to Bootstrap Your Side Hustle into a 6-Figure Business

How do you successfully bootstrap a side hustle into a six-figure business? Building a wildly profitable business is simpler than you might think. With the right business model and strategy, you can build a successful...

byLuisa Zhou

September 29, 2022

How to Secure Funding as a Female Business Owner

Raising working capital is a huge part of the job when starting a business. However, many women-owned businesses can run into trouble when looking for financing to fund their small business. When loans and other...

byRapid Finance

September 23, 2022

WJR Business Beat: Startups Led by Women Are Getting More VC Money (Episode 474)

Funding for female-led startups is on the upswing, Jeff reports on this Business Beat, at least in certain areas of the country. Tune in below for more good news: Tune in to News/Talk...

byStartupNation

September 12, 2022

WJR Business Beat: Verizon Unveils Another Round of $10K Grants (Episode 469)

Startups, Jeff Sloan has great news for you on this Business Beat. The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program is accepting applications for its latest round of $10,000 grants. Tune in below to learn how...

byStartupNation

September 2, 2022

What I Learned Competing for Startup Money

Regardless of the type of business you’re starting, you need some money. Even if you plan to bootstrap, you still need to raise enough to live on and probably a small amount for operations. Considering...

byBob Buckley

August 31, 2022

They’re Back! Apply Now for a $10,000 Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is committed to helping small businesses grow. It’s why we are partnering with this program to arm businesses just like yours with the tools and resources needed to thrive in...

byStartupNation

August 30, 2022