Tricks of the Trade for Your Small Business Journey
Unlocking Secrets!
Happy Wednesday,
I’m sharing more tips for your next grant application and journey as a Small Business Owner. As a small business owner myself, I am constantly trying to understand how to best apply for grants and utilize money in ways that invest in the future and success of my businesses. This week I’m providing you with resources, a section of our Grant Guide & and an inspirational highlight of an amazing Small Business Owner I interviewed on my show, The Money Exchange.
Getting Capital For Your Business- Pigeon
Are you looking to jumpstart your business from the ground up? Often, small business owners look to friends and family to support them, and those conversations can be hard! Pigeon is changing the way that happens! Pigeon is a great platform to help you lend and borrow with family and friends. Check it out here.
Increase Your Brand Awareness by Creating a Podcast
Grant applications will sometimes ask about your community reach, and want to understand how you are marketing your business. Whether you're opening your first bakery or beginning a tax service… you can benefit from starting a podcast. Think about it as an outlet to talk to the public about what you do and why! We all start somewhere and being able to have true, authentic conversations about your business and journey is a great way to show others your passion!
Business Biography: Must Need Document
Business Biographies… One pager… Whatever you may call it- let’s talk about it! Business biographies should highlight the good things about your business, the services you offer, and more.
By prepping this document you are allowing a grand overview to the potential client or consumer. Sometimes grant opportunities will ask that you include this document. You want it to be clear, concise, and targeted to the consumer. Are you sending it to a business? A school? A regular consumer? The language used and the items highlighted should be different.
Your Business Biography should include: