Small-business owners and entrepreneurs are heading into 2026 facing a host of challenges, but there are a number of small-business grants, loans and business assistance programs to help them navigate ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Hall covers entrepreneurial topics that help companies grow. Securing grants can be a game-changer for small businesses and ...

Despite record-high entrepreneurial interest, small business women-owners (especially women of color) continue to face systemic barriers to financing opportunities. According to the 2024 State of ...

These business grant programs won’t cost your company any equity—but deadlines are approaching fast.

If your business requires a cash injection, but you don’t want to risk falling into debt cycles from private loans, it might be time to consider business grants. By providing crucial funding for ...

Grants are direct funding from a government or organization given to businesses or individuals and do not need to be repaid. It is difficult to obtain a grant and typically requires a competitive ...

When you start a small business, there's one thing you need more than anything else: money. However, getting money to fund a business has been challenging for women, particularly women of color. While ...