Unlike private equity, most grant programs have a low barrier to entry—namely, no debt, interest, or requests for a sliver of company ownership. “Capital is still very expensive for small-business ...

Small business owners often point to limited access to capital as one of their biggest hurdles, a challenge that can be even steeper for entrepreneurs of color. Nationally, public and private programs ...

If your business requires a cash injection, but you don’t want to risk falling into debt cycles from private loans, it might be time to consider business grants. By providing crucial funding for ...

Grants are direct funding from a government or organization given to businesses or individuals and do not need to be repaid. It is difficult to obtain a grant and typically requires a competitive ...

With inflation hovering around 2.4% as of March 2025 and consumer confidence falling for a fifth consecutive month, small business owners are navigating a climate marked by caution and constraint.

Small businesses are heading into the summer grappling with uncertainty — and that has led to a drop in optimism. The latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Business found that ...