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SUMMARY:National Small Business Week
DESCRIPTION:For more than 60 years\, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week\, which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. This year\, National Small Business Week takes place April 28 – May 4\, 2024\, and is when SBA officially recognizes their hard work\, ingenuity\, and dedication\, including their contributions to the economy. \nNational Small Business Week also includes a FREE virtual summit from April 30-May 1 for new and existing business owners. Learn new business strategies\, meet other business owners and chat with industry experts. This year’s summit will include educational workshops on the following topics: \n\nAccelerate Business Growth with the Help of AI (presented by Visa)\nSecuring Your Small Business in a Work-From-Anywhere World(presented by T-Mobile)\nLearn About the No-Cost SBA T.H.R.I.V.E Educational Program(presented by SBA)\nUnlock AI’s Potential for Your Small Business (presented by Grow with Google)\nBuilding a Foundation for Online Marketing Success: Review\, Plan\, and Execute (presented by Constant Contact)\nLeveraging E-Commerce to Scale Your Business (presented by Amazon)\nHow to Start a Food Truck Business: A Step-by-Step Guide (presented by SCORE)\n8 Practical Skills to Run a Successful Business (presented by Visa)\nSmall Business Strategies for Collaboration and Productivity(presented by T-Mobile)\nNavigating Your Cash Flow (presented by Chase for Business)\nHow to Turn Your Side Hustle into a Business & Securing Your First Loan (presented by NerdWallet)\nFuture of Commerce 2024 (presented by Square)\nMy SBA (presented by SBA)\nHow to Write a Grant Proposal for Your Business (presented by SCORE)\n\nIn between sessions\, explore free resources\, take advantage of no-cost mentoring\, make new connections\, and get inspired by small business success stories. \nAs part of National Small Business Week\, the IRS is highlighting tax benefits and resources to help small businesses. Small businesses should make the Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center their first stop for finding just about everything they need to meet their federal tax obligations. Whether they are self-employed\, an independent contractor\, a gig worker or a business with employees\, the site provides in-depth information\, tools and helpful educational resources. The IRS.gov small business pages map out the entire life cycle of a business and its tax implications. Sections include: \n\nStarting a business: Basic federal tax information for anyone starting a business\, as well as a checklist to assist in making basic business decisions.\nBusiness structures: Help in choosing a business entity because that choice determines which tax forms need to be filed.\nOperating a business: Tools and tips on how to quickly get an Employer Identification Number (the tax ID number that most businesses need to file and pay their taxes)\, keep good records and file and pay taxes.\nClosing a business: Help navigating the closure of a business from a federal tax perspective; how to take care of employees\, which forms to file\, which records to keep and what tax related moves need to happen before shutting down.
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Women Grant Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to present the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program in collaboration with Deloitte. Fifteen women-owned businesses will receive a $10\,000 grant to take their businesses to the next level. We’re looking for women business owners who are motivated by growth and change and are excited to break barriers to achieve success. We recognize that access to funding and capital is a challenge that women business owners often face. BMO is committed to investing in and supporting women-owned businesses and has honored over 236 women since 2012. The BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program will assess applicants based on their high-level business growth plans. Any type of business growth will be considered whether expanding into a new market or creating a new product/service. To be eligible for the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program\, you’ll need to show us your high-level overview of your business growth strategy. You’ll also need to meet specific eligibility criteria as an applicant and business. \nCriteria for applicants: \n\n\nYou’re the owner of a business \n\n\nYou’re a resident of the U.S. \n\n\nYou’ve reached the legal age of majority in the state where your business resides \n\n\nCriteria for businesses: \n\n\nMust be at least 51% owned or controlled by women or by individuals who self-identify as women \n\n\nCurrently active and operating in the U.S. and in accordance with all applicable laws\, licenses and regulations \n\n\nHas a physical location (or a mailing address for their headquarters) in Arizona\, California\, Colorado\, Florida\, Idaho\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Iowa\, Kansas\, Michigan*\, Minnesota\, Missouri\, Nebraska\, Nevada\, New Mexico\, North Dakota\, Oklahoma\, Oregon\, South Dakota\, Texas*\, Utah\, Washington\, Wisconsin\, Wyoming. *Businesses located in Michigan or Texas must be within 100 miles of a BMO full-service retail branch. \n\n\nMust be a for-profit business with annual revenues of $5 million USD or less \n\n\nIn good standing and operating in the state in which the business is registered \n\n\nIn operation selling a product or service for at least two years as of April 1\, 2024 \n\n\nFor full eligibility details for the 2024 Grant Program\, see the Official Terms and Conditions.\n\n\nInformation to include in your application: \nApplications open on April 30\, 2024. Here’s what you need to do to apply to the grant program: \n\n\nProvide basic information about you (the business owner) and your business \n\n\nAnswer a series of short questions about your business growth goals \n\n\nIf you are selected to move forward to round 2\, upload a short video of you explaining why business growth is important to you\, what your personal motivation is and why you are passionate about this growth goal. \n\n\nWhen to apply: \nThe application portal opens on April 30\, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. EST\, and closes on May 14\, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. EST. You only need to submit ONE application. \n\n\nHow to apply: \nWe’ve made the application process quick and easy. When you’re ready to start your application\, you’ll be directed to the secure platform SurveyMonkey. You’ll need to fill out an application and provide information about your business. When you’ve completed your application\, please double-check that you’ve included all relevant information\, then submit your application to SurveyMonkey for review. \nKey dates: \n\nApplication window opens: April 30\, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. EST\nApplication window closes: May 14\, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. EST\nEarly June: Semi-finalists notified.\nLate July: Finalists notified.\nLate August: Grant recipients notified.\nLate September: Grant recipients announced.
URL:https://nimiipuufund.org/event/celebrating-women-grant-opportunity/
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