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Need 1-1 Funding Help For Your Business? Here Are Your Options.

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Need 1-1 Funding Help For Your Business? Here Are Your Options.

Looking for personalized support to win grants, build a business plan, or launch your website? Skip now offers 1:1 expert help to guide you through every step of the funding process.

Introducing Skip Funding Explore & 10+ Other Features

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Introducing Skip Funding Explore & 10+ Other Features

As part of Skip's 2023 Release, we're introducing major changes to help entrepreneurs at all stages and small business owners. For years, we have witnessed the tenacity of small business owners and entrepreneurs. Their spirit of entrepreneurship is commendable, but it's also evident that

Getting To A Yes In Business Funding

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Getting To A Yes In Business Funding

Securing funding is often a critical step for entrepreneurs and businesses looking to start or expand their ventures. However, navigating the complex landscape of business funding can be challenging, with many potential roadblocks along the way. To increase your chances of success, it is essential to understand the process and

SBA Microloans: How to Qualify and Apply

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SBA Microloans: How to Qualify and Apply

If you’re a small business, either just starting out, or an established enterprise in need of additional working capital — up to $50K — the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Microloan program was designed for you.

Here’s How To Get SSBCI Funding in North Carolina

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Here’s How To Get SSBCI Funding in North Carolina

The federal government has implemented several programs and initiatives to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. One of these programs is the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI aims to improve the ability of small businesses to grow and create jobs by increasing their access to

Why the SBA 7(a) Will Be the Most Popular Loan in 2023

Why the SBA 7(a) Will Be the Most Popular Loan in 2023

In 2022, the SBA provided over $25 billion dollars to small businesses in the form of SBA 7(a) loans with the average loan size being over $500K. As 2023 kicks off, early data shows that this year will be an even bigger year for SBA 7(a) funding and

Here’s How To Get SSBCI Funding in Alaska

Here’s How To Get SSBCI Funding in Alaska

Small businesses are still recovering from the pandemic and require financial resources now more than ever. To provide support, the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is allocating $10 billion in funding across all 50 states and territories in the United States. Applications for Alaska businesses are open, and it

Best Small Business Funding Options for 2023

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Best Small Business Funding Options for 2023

73.1% of participants in our survey of almost 1,000 small business owners said they wished they applied for more funding in 2022. While we can't turn back the clock, Skip is here to make sure more small business owners take advantage of available funding opportunities in

How Small Businesses Fared in 2022 (Part Two)

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How Small Businesses Fared in 2022 (Part Two)

For many small business owners, 2022 was a unique year: Some enjoyed a post-pandemic boom while others struggled to come out on the other side. Whether your business thrived or struggled, now is the time to focus on your funding goals for 2023. Here at Skip, we are looking

How Small Businesses Fared in 2022 (Part One)

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How Small Businesses Fared in 2022 (Part One)

As the backbone of the US economy, small businesses have a major impact on the country's overall economic performance. While some businesses struggled to regain their footing post-pandemic, others made strides this year in recovering and even growing to new heights. We surveyed nearly a thousand small

Here's How to Calculate How Much Funding You Need for Your Business

Here's How to Calculate How Much Funding You Need for Your Business

When deciding how much funding your business is going to need we often have a nice round number in our heads — $10K, $100K, or $1M. These numbers sound and look good, but are more often than not what the business needs or what is in the best interest of the

EIDL Funding Is Over But These SBA Funding Options May Actually Be Better

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EIDL Funding Is Over But These SBA Funding Options May Actually Be Better

On Thursday May 5, SBA sources confirmed that the SBA EIDL program did not have any more available funding. While unclaimed funding may still become available, for most people in need of funding to start or grow their businesses, it's time to think about other funding options. The

$55 Billion In Additional Small Business Relief Passes The House

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$55 Billion In Additional Small Business Relief Passes The House

The US House of Representatives passed a $55 billion bill aimed to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and help other hard hit businesses with grants of up to $1 million. The Bill [https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3807/BILLS-117hr3807eh.pdf] was passed on Thursday and now heads to

How to Apply for the KKR Small Business Builders Grant

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How to Apply for the KKR Small Business Builders Grant

Are you an impact-driven female business founder providing important community services particularly in response to the Covid-19 pandemic? The KKR Grant might be for you.

Breaking: SBA Extends Deferment for EIDL Loan Payments to 30 Months

Breaking: SBA Extends Deferment for EIDL Loan Payments to 30 Months

Tuesday, the Small Business Administration announced in a press release that current Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) borrowers will receive an extension to their loan deferment. Here's what you need to know.