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.
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.
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.
May is National Asian & Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), a time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to American history and culture. To celebrate APAHM and support Asian American and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs, we’ve compiled a list of five business resources to help grow your small business.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reinstating the Guaranty (Upfront) Fee for all 7(a) loans starting March 27, 2025. These fees, previously suspended during the pandemic, will now increase the cost of borrowing for small businesses. To help you navigate these changes and choose the right SBA loan, we've outlined the key updates you need to know.
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.
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!
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.
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. Discover these resources below.
February isn’t just about celebrating Black history–it’s about honoring the past, the present and investing in the future. Throughout this month, business and community organizations recognize the significant contributions of Black communities and their immense power in business. This is why we’ve compiled a select list of grant programs that small business owners can take advantage of during Black History Month and beyond.