Blogs on access to capital
18 May, 2026
The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) program is here to provide support for small businesses looking to stay competitive in the new digital economy. Verizon, in partnership with Local Initiatives Support Corp (LISC), is awarding 50 small businesses with $10,000 Verizon Small Business Digital Ready grants. These grants aim to provide business owners with the necessary finances to launch and grow their businesses.
20 April, 2026
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal is now live, which will begin accepting applications for tariff refunds for importers who paid them under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) over the past year. To help you get started and stay on track to recover eligible funds, here’s everything you need to know about the process.
31 March, 2026
April is Financial Literacy Month, a time to sharpen your financial skills and knowledge so you can make more informed decisions and keep your small business running smoothly. Understanding cash flow, tracking expenses and the other fiduciary responsibilities can feel overwhelming, but getting these essentials right can make all the difference in your business’s success. To help you navigate these challenges, here’s a guide with helpful tips and resources for managing your small business finances effectively.
12 March, 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently made significant changes to its small business loan programs, including updates to citizenship requirements for beneficial owners and key employees. As we continue to raise concerns about these changes in Washington, read below to learn what these changes could mean for you and what to expect when applying for financing.
21 January, 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently made significant changes to their small business loan programs. These loan programs help level the playing field and boost access to credit for smaller businesses. Read below for more information about those changes and what you can expect.
3 February, 2025
Securing capital and finding business assistance remains challenging for many small businesses today. For Black business owners, the pathway to entrepreneurship and sustaining their business can be even more difficult due to racial and systemic barriers. To celebrate Black History Month and to support Black entrepreneurs at a time when equity initiatives are under attack, we’ve compiled a list of 10 funding and business assistance resources to help grow your small business.
24 September, 2024
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15, and whether you're a part of the community or cheering on in support, this September is the perfect opportunity to elevate Hispanic and Latino owned small businesses. As of 2023, there are five million Latino-owned businesses in the United States, to aid this growth, here are five resources we think would benefit your small business this National Hispanic Heritage Month!
25 June, 2024
There is a new tool in California to help connect small business owners with safe and affordable capital. California Small Business Loan Match gathers dozens of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) on one platform for a one-stop experience. All lenders have been pre-vetted and enrolled in IBank’s Loan Guarantee Program, which specializes in bridging the gap between responsible lenders and small businesses.
30 April, 2024
To ensure entrepreneurs can take advantage of resources and funding available to them, we’ve compiled a list of new grant and loan programs available to small business owners during National Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May and beyond.