As the world evolves, so does your business — and this means pivoting and re-inventing to keep abreast of the changing times. How will you grow your small business in 2021? Dedicated to helping small businesses from South Florida to around the globe succeed, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program at Miami Dade College is a […]
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Visa to offer $10K grants for Black women entrepreneurs in Miami, 5 other cities Black women business owners in Miami and five other U.S. cities can apply for $10,000 grants from Visa through its She’s Next grant program. The program will accept applications until April 16 and will select 60 winners. It’s […]
COVID relief: SBA issues new PPP guidance aimed at smallest businesses
U.S. Small Business Administration on Wednesday released new guidance on the changes to the Paycheck Protection Program. The changes to the popular program focus on reaching the hardest-hit businesses. Here’s what you need to know about the changes in the final month of the PPP application period unless the program gets […]
COVID relief: Reimbursement grants available from Chamber, Career Source South Florida
GowBiz will continue to bring you announcements about COVID-19 relief. Here’s an offering from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and CareerSource South Florida. Did you incur Covid-19 losses when you pivoted your small business in order to survive and keep your workers employed? The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce […]
How to move your business idea all the way to a company
On Growbiz we talk alot about growing your business, but what about if you are just starting out on your entrepreneurial journey? What if you have a great idea? The real question to be answered is, can it be a great business? First, you have to really understand and evaluate […]
COVID-19 relief: Forgivable PPP loans again available for small businesses
Is your small business still struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Chances are you are still feeling the pain. A new study launched by America’s SBDC and Thryv in November 2020, details how small businesses are still being negatively impacted by the pandemic. Among the key survey findings, the data revealed that 87% […]
Miami Beach offers $20K small business grants, while deadlines loom for other COVID-19 grant and loan programs
While South Florida and the nation’s small businesses await news on a Congressional stimulus package that is expected to include PPP relief funds, cities and the county are either rushing to try to disperse CARES Act funding to small businesses before the end of the year, and at least one […]
FIU’s Pino Center organizes record number of trainings to boost local businesses amid pandemic
During the pandemic, a common term heard among busines owners in Miami-Dade County and around South Florida is “pivot.” Retailers have pivoted to focus on more online sales, other businesses have pivoted to roll out new products or services, and restaurants have pivoted to offering more delivery or take out […]
COVID relief: Following Miami’s lead, Coral Gables also announces small business grant program
The City of Coral Gables has announced a grant program for small businesses hurt by the COVID-19 crisis. The new Small Business Recovery Grants Program is available to Coral Gables-based enterprises with up to 30 employees. The maximum grant award is $50,000. Coral Gables’ announcement follows one by the City […]
COVID relief: City of Miami opens $20K grant program for small businesses
The City of Miami announced a new rant program for small businesses hurt by the pandemic crisis. The city will start taking applications for the grants up to $20,000 on Friday, and will continue until the $5 million pool of federal CARES Act funds runs dry. The city’s Department of Housing […]