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Webinar: Uplifting Entrepreneurs in the Professional Services Industry with Dell
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| Join us on July 31st at 2pm ET for Hello Alice’s Small Business Virtual Forum! This FREE, highly valuable event will bring together a panel of experts with actionable insights into the tools and habits needed to build a healthy business that is designed to grow! If you’re an entrepreneur who provides marketing, legal, finance, hiring, coaching, consulting, PR, IT services, and more, it can be challenging to balance providing clients with top-notch service, while also ensuring their own business is thriving. |
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🤝 FROM OUR PARTNERS AT VERIZON
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Looking for free resources built for your small business?
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| By registering for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, you’ll discover free courses, coaching, networking, grants and more created just for small business owners like you. Plus, it’s 100% free with no Verizon commitment required. Sign up today to learn on your own time and customize the program to fit your needs and interests. |
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💰 FEATURED FUNDING
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5 Grant and Funding Opportunities
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| Funded by DoorDash in partnership with Hello Alice, the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund provides $10,000 grants to local restaurants affected by state- or federally-declared natural disasters. If you’ve been affected by natural disasters like Hurricane Beryl, don’t wait to apply.
Apply before September 3rd, 2024 at 6 p.m. ET → |
| The Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund is proudly hosted by Hello Alice. For all other grant programs offered through our incredible partners, please reach out to the specific organization directly for any questions regarding their grant or application process.
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| Queer to Stay is a small business grant program that awards $10,000 to Queer-owned and LGBTQIA serving businesses across the country.
Apply before August 31st, 2024 → |
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| Through a partnership of LegalZoom, the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League, 150 small businesses will receive $10,000 grants and a LegalZoom product of their choosing, valued up to $500. 3,000 emerging entrepreneurs who haven’t yet launched their intended business will receive a LegalZoom product of their choosing, valued at up to $500.
Apply before September 13th, 2024 → |
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| Enter for a chance to win a $4,250 Galaxy Grant, brought to you by Hidden Star, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with an 8-year track record. Galaxy grants only takes 30 seconds to enter.
Apply before September 30th, 2024 → |
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| The 2024 Black Girl Ventures Pitch Program is a crowdfunding meets pitch competition. It offers coaching, a live crowdfunded pitch competition, and community and professional resources. NYC and LA-based entrepreneurs can apply now.
Apply before October 9th, 2024 (NYC) and November 6th, 2024 (LA) → |
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🤝 FROM OUR PARTNERS AT DELL FOR STARTUPS
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Start up & scale up with Dell for Startups
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| Are you ready to grow? Enjoy exclusive benefits to nurture your bold ideas with Dell for Startups. From powering growth to trusted advice and technology, your membership opens up remarkable new opportunities all with special pricing and ongoing support. |
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🗓️ YOU’RE INVITED
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“How I Built My Biz” with Tisa Clark
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| Join us Tuesday, July 30th at 12pm ET as Strive community member and fellow small business owner Tisa Clark shares her entrepreneurship journey! In this FREE virtual event, Tisa will delve into how she built her business with vulnerable, valuable anecdotes from her experience as an entrepreneur. She’ll also share her advice on how to maintain a healthy business along with actionable tips on how to replicate her success on your own journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a fellow dreamer! |
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🐇 RESOURCES FOR YOU
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Suggested reads for the week
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| 60 Grants, Loans and Programs to Benefit Your Small Business
Each week, CO— updates this list of loans, small business grants, or other opportunities to connect with programs and organizations that can help you with your business. Read at uschamber.com
Houston’s Small Business Administration hosts virtual session to discuss Beryl disaster loans
The Small Business Administration Houston District Office and its Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience will host a virtual disaster loan information session at noon Friday for residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Beryl. Read at houstonlanding.org
How These Brands Are Chasing Olympic Gold in Paris and Beyond
New stores and amped-up marketing efforts are part of a push by apparel, food and beverage, and media brands looking to profit from the games. Read at inc.com |
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👋 Before you go: Update your Business Health Score™ assessment
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| You’ve made it to the end of this week’s newsletter! If you haven’t already, get your updated Business Health Score™ assessment results to reflect on your business practices and get targeted guidance to help you keep growing. |
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