Important announcement from Lending4BiZ (after the article was written and published) regarding the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program. On Friday afternoon (January 2024), the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives endorsed the “Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024,”…
Minority-owned businesses play a vital role in the Sacramento economy, generating jobs and stimulating economic growth. However, minority-owned businesses often face challenges in accessing capital, including loans and grants. Grants can provide minority-owned businesses with the financial resources they need to grow and succeed. There…
According to the World Economic Forum, 49% of all businesses being started in the U.S. today are by women. And women already own 42% of all U.S. businesses. Are there any special programs that present opportunities for women business owners? Consider the following: Federal contracting The goal of the federal government is to award 5% of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year. Given that federal contracting totals about $100 billion, this is a lot of contracting dollars. Women who own businesses that meet certain qualifications can join the Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract program to […]
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There are many competitive grant programs available to small businesses in 2022. Read about this opportunity and more in this week’s small business grants roundup.
ARPA grants are still providing $10K, $25K, and $50K to small businesses to address the lingering challenges of the pandemic and the economy.
There are many grants available to help businesses. Bud do grants have to be paid back? Read more to find out.