Allies for Community Business offers loans between $500 and $100,000 to early, emerging, and established businesses at fair prices. A4CB’s Amanda Askew will give an overview of what is required to apply for a small business loan and information about A4CB’s current 3% interest rate promotion. The webinar will include information about A4CB’s free business […]
The vocal (tone, volume) and visual (self) elements of pitching your startup to investors or at an event are often overlooked when you’re preparing to share your startup – it’s a great story, and that’s enough, right? Of course the slides and material matter, but it’s not the only component people will notice about your […]
Starting a company is a big deal, but perhaps an even bigger deal is finding a co-founder or core executive team member as passionate as you. The search may start with leveraging your own network and attending networking events, but what do you do if you don’t have much luck with either of those? Our […]
Successful startups typically have a solid core team, but who you engage with beyond that can make a world of difference. External support like advisors, mentors, board of directors, investors, and others can add invaluable insight to a startup. They also offer a range of experience, skills, and connections to help propel a startup to […]
One of the greatest pains for startup founders is attracting and retaining talented team members. It is challenging for startups to compete with the compensation packages potential talent are currently receiving or could get from other companies; yet founders need good talent to build, grow, and scale. In this interactive session with FullStack and MBCB […]
Known as “America’s Seed Fund,” the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) programs provide competitive access to R&D funds to stimulate technological innovation by small businesses in the U.S. The program can help startups and existing small businesses, interested in or performing research, by providing access to nondilutive grants funds […]
Known as “America’s Seed Fund,” the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) programs provide competitive access to R&D funds to stimulate technological innovation by small businesses in the U.S. The program can help startups and existing small businesses, interested in or performing research, by providing access to nondilutive grants funds […]
If your goal is acquiring or maintaining a successful business, then you should attend Focus On Entrepreneurship – 360 Degrees of Success, on Saturday, May 21, 2021, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., via Zoom. The workshop is sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Mu Omega Chapter. This workshop is being presented as a […]
A fundamental part of building a startup includes identifying the total addressable market size and the revenue potential that has for your business. This allows an entrepreneur to create a viable business plan and is vital to know when approaching investors. Yet, it can be difficult to understand where your startup fits in the market […]
What is one of the biggest red flags for an investor? Hearing an entrepreneur/startup say they don’t have competition. Every startup has competition, regardless of product, service, and/or industry. While acknowledging competition is the first step, startups must also find a way to stick out from the crowd – and simply declaring your startup is […]
Today, nearly all supply chains operate globally, resulting in a complex web of producers and consumers. While current logistical solutions keep the system running, it isn’t always smooth sailing. A lack of transparency, validity, and integration puts pressure on already strained infrastructure. But what if blockchain could help reverse this trend? Even better, what if […]
The disturbing trends in forced migration over the last decade show no signs of slowing. With migrant needs like job placement in the digital economy and virtual health visits, emerging technology is starting to see positive results in being a scalable solution in a field less accustomed to adopting tech quickly. In this panel, leaders […]