There are nearly 13 million women-owned businesses in the United States as of early 2023, but financially and economically many women-owned businesses remain underserved by the traditional financing industry. Policymakers, private companies and advocacy organizations have continued to make efforts to provide expanded access to capital for women-owned businesses. The upcoming Biz2Credit 2023 Women-Owned Business…

Ushering in a wave of changes, 2023’s new legislation on pay transparency has focused hugely on compliance. Will there be impact to your employees and organization because of new pay transparency laws? And what about talent acquisition and engagement strategies? Will there be consequences for companies that are not practicing pay equity? While a handful…

The number of women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses has been increasing over the last couple decades. While they are still in the minority – owning only 1 in 3 businesses…

Asset based lending underpins working capital and trade financing and can play a critical role in supporting small business borrowers domestically and abroad. Secured Finance Network leadership will review the…

Are you prepared to do business in a time of uncertainty? Running a small business has always involved an element of risk. However, in today's world of pandemics, climate change,…

The top challenge accountants face today is people. There is a shortage of accounting talent — and many practices are feeling it. So how do you attract and retain talent…

Spotlighting some of today’s leading voices in business, HR and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), the Women@Work Summit delivers compelling and contemporary conversations crafted to help women professionals, leaders of…

We cordially invite you to the first ever Community Welcome Session! Join us to learn how the new Hope2Women network can help your business thrive. Attendees will hear from a…

In partnership with the AARP Foundation and the Association of Women's Business Centers, The Upskilling Grant is directed towards small businesses that intend to train and upskill low-wage workers age…

Pursuing the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) established by the CARES Act can be complicated. Small businesses still have time and opportunity to capture benefits and secure cash refunds. The…

Are you looking to start a business, or expand your current business but need funding? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) works with approved lenders and community development organizations to…

Many businesses take time to ramp up and become profitable, however if the economics don’t take a turn for the better in the near future, you basically have an expensive hobby. Not having a good understanding of the economics of your business can lead you down the path to financial ruin. Understanding the financial position…