Our Blog
Your Stories & Actionable Tips
Subscribe now to get instant access to stories from business owners like you, funding opportunities from Hello Alice and our partners, and tips from small business experts.
Small Business Funding
BGE Energizing Small Business Grants Are Back for Round 3!
The $15 million program is now open to eligible small business owners throughout Maryland.
September 1, 2021
•
2 min read 
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners
How This Vending Machine Entrepreneur Found Success
“A lot of vendors out there operate on handshakes; they think it’s really cool not to have a contract. I’m not one of those people.”
August 31, 2021
•
7 min read 
Small Business Tips and Tools
3 Guides to Optimize Your YouTube Presence
Created in partnership with Grow with Google, these helpful resources will help you create a YouTube presence that educates and engages your audience.
August 27, 2021
•
2 min read 
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners
Meet the Circus Performer With a Big-Tent Approach to Entrepreneurship
Katherine Tesch followed her intuition as she built The Circus Academy of Tucson as a safe, inclusive place where anyone can learn the ropes.
August 24, 2021
•
5 min read 
Small Business Funding
Announcing the Round 2 BGE Energizing Small Business Grants Recipients
These 44 Maryland small businesses will receive a $20,000 grant to help them recover from COVID-19 impacts and grow their business.
August 19, 2021
•
2 min read 
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners
Why Good Photography and Customer Service Are This Baker’s Secret Weapons
Kessler Baking Studio owner Clyde Greenhouse says that award-winning sweets are only part of his successful business.
August 18, 2021
•
4 min read Actionable Tips
Subscribe now to get instant access to stories from business owners like you, funding opportunities from Hello Alice and our partners, and tips from small business experts.
Subscribe