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Small Business Tips and Tools

Feeling Stretched Thin? It Might Be Time to Hire a VA

You want to grow your business, reclaim your time, and spend more energy on the work that actually lights you up. But the reality? You’re buried under admin, glued to your inbox, stuck doing tasks that someone else could handle—if only you had the help. The Truth: You Can’t Scale Alone As a small business […]
May 1, 2025
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Small Business Funding

Time-Sensitive: From Dream to Funded – Your Turn to Join NYC’s Success Stories

Every business journey in New York City has its turning point. For these entrepreneurs across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, that moment came when they discovered NYC Funds Finder provided by NYC Department of Small Business Services. Your opportunity as an NYC business owner awaits! Breaking Through in the Bronx Picture your […]
April 24, 2025
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Expert Advice

Ask a CFO: 6 Financial Questions Every Small Business Owner Should Be Asking

Financial Literacy Month Q&A with Matt Brewster, CFO at Hello Alice April is Financial Literacy Month, and at Hello Alice, we’re big believers that empowering business owners with financial knowledge is one of the most impactful ways to support long-term success. That’s why we sat down with our CFO, Matt McGraw, to ask the financial […]
April 23, 2025
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Small Business Funding

Finding a Business Loan You Can Trust: How CA Loan Match Is Changing the Game for California Entrepreneurs

For many small business owners, the search for funding feels like an endless maze with no clear exit. You spend hours on applications, only to face rejection from traditional banks or offers from online lenders with terms that would make a loan shark blush. This frustrating cycle leaves many entrepreneurs feeling stuck, unable to grow […]
April 15, 2025
2 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

A Couplepreneur Story: How Christa and Jose Turned Partnership into Remodeling Success

In honor of National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, we’re shining a spotlight on Christa Bullock and Jose Ruiz Mora, founders of Connecting Remodeling Inc. We’re delighted to share an insightful conversation with Christa and Jose, a couplepreneur team who transformed their combined expertise into a thriving business during the pandemic. Their story reveals […]
March 28, 2025
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Small Business Tips and Tools

The Complete Guide to Free Small Business Resources: What Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Offers

Looking to take your small business to the next level but not sure where to start? Verizon Small Business Digital Ready has created a game-changing program that’s helping thousands of entrepreneurs just like you take their businesses to new heights. The best part? It’s completely free. Let’s break down everything this powerhouse program offers. Quick-Start […]
March 24, 2025
2 min read

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