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Survey: 88% of Minority-Owned EIDL Recipients Need More Funding

Survey: 88% of Minority-Owned EIDL Recipients Need More Funding

88% of minority-owned businesses that received EIDL funding still need more — a reality which is echoed by women-owned businesses as well. Here are more results from our study.

$60K Grant Opportunity Due Soon

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$60K Grant Opportunity Due Soon

The Barclays Small Business Grants opportunity is closing soon. This is the best grant opportunity so far in 2023. If interested, be sure to apply by 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023. The Barclay's Small Business Grants will give grants to 60 winners ranging from $2,

Crowdfunding: Is It Appropriate For Your Business?

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Crowdfunding: Is It Appropriate For Your Business?

Crowdfunding is a way to gather financial support from customers, investors, and supporters in exchange for a reward or equity in your company. In this article, we want to highlight five crowdfunding platforms for you to consider.

Four EIDL Grant Alternatives for 2022

Four EIDL Grant Alternatives for 2022

The EIDL program has ended, but you still have options. In this article, we will point you in the direction of four EIDL grant alternatives available for all businesses

SBA Says They Could Fund All EIDL Applicants To Full Amount

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SBA Says They Could Fund All EIDL Applicants To Full Amount

On December 31st, some of the EIDL loan and grant programs helping small business across the US ended — but not fully. In fact, there's good news from an SBA spokesperson. There's enough existing funding at the SBA to fund all EIDL applicants up to their full

Fora Financial vs. Funding Circle: Comparing Different Small Business Loans

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Fora Financial vs. Funding Circle: Comparing Different Small Business Loans

If you’re a small business owner looking for fast and convenient access to working capital, there are reputable digital lending institutions looking to help you achieve your goals. In this article we compare two leaders in the online lending space, Fora Financial and Funding Circle.

Sneak Peek at Skip's Funding Tracker

Sneak Peek at Skip's Funding Tracker

A quick members-only sneak peek for our latest feature — Skip's Funding Tracker — a better way to track your funding progress for your business and get curated funding opportunities every single week. Watch the below intro video from our founder Ryder to get a sneak peek. This is

Submit Your Questions on EIDL, PPP, and Other Funding Opportunities

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Submit Your Questions on EIDL, PPP, and Other Funding Opportunities

Do you have questions about EIDL loan increases or EIDL grants, or perhaps about PPP loan forgiveness? Or, maybe you're interested in other funding opportunities? We're doing a live Q&A later this week and you can now submit questions ahead of time. Here'

Coming Soon — Even More Funding Opportunities

Coming Soon — Even More Funding Opportunities

A special preview today on our 2.0 app release that's coming very soon. We've listened to your feedback and we've seen what's been helping you the most — so we're adding more grants, more funding partners, and more funding opportunities.

10 Best Startup Funding Sources In 2021, Part 2

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10 Best Startup Funding Sources In 2021, Part 2

In our last post, we covered the first five funding sources for startups. The sources included crowdfunding, small business grants, family and friends, angel investors, and venture capital. Here are the next five best solutions in 2021 for your startup funding needs.

10 Best Startup Funding Sources In 2021, Part 1

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10 Best Startup Funding Sources In 2021, Part 1

For a lot of people, the ultimate dream is to open a business. One of the most important aspects of launching a new business is beginning with enough capital. We have compiled a list of the 10 best options for funding your startup or small business.

Small Business Funding Opportunity: GoFundMe Small Business Relief Fund

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Small Business Funding Opportunity: GoFundMe Small Business Relief Fund

This week, small business owners were dealt a blow when the SBA announced that the PPP program had run out of funding [https://helloskip.page.link/RTx9], and thousands of business owners are still waiting on Targeted EIDL Grants [https://helloskip.page.link/jh6s]. Luckily, there are private funding opportunities

How to Apply for $10,000 Grant Program through KKR?

How to Apply for $10,000 Grant Program through KKR?

There's a new grant program for small businesses in the US with between 5 and 50 employees. According to their application, this also includes independent contractors. The other two eligibility criteria are you must have less than $7MM USD in annual revenue and have a demonstrated need for

Ultimate Guide to the Second PPP Funding Round

Ultimate Guide to the Second PPP Funding Round

Congress has approved $284 billion in new Paycheck Protection Program funding, also known as the PPP program. This bill was signed into law by President Trump on December 27th. For small businesses who had their income decline this year, this is good news: You may be able to apply for

Details on the New $900 Billion Bipartisan Stimulus Proposal

Details on the New $900 Billion Bipartisan Stimulus Proposal

On Tuesday morning, a group of bipartisan lawmakers released details on a new stimulus package. This is a positive sign of renewed energy to get a much-needed second stimulus package passed. Here are the important details about what is included and what is not included in the new stimulus