#access-to-capital
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fromFast Company
1 day agoWhy grow the women's economy through acquisitions?
Despite owning nearly half of all small businesses in the U.S., women often encounter barriers to financing. I've seen from my experience at the SBA and now First Women's Bank, that one of the biggest drivers of the gender lending gap isn't just rejection, it's that many women don't come forward for financing at all. Whether due to lack of awareness, confidence, or systemic hurdles, "access" captures both those who are denied and those who never apply.
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fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months agoKatherine Tinsley Is Redefining Spirits Ownership - Food & Beverage Magazine
Katherine Tinsley founded Josefina Inc., a sustainable, small-batch tequila brand honoring her Caribbean heritage while confronting ownership and capital gaps for Black Hispanic women.
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fromwww.startupcan.ca
2 months agoRoundtable Key Takeaways: Investing in Canadian SMEs: Competition and Financing for Economic Growth
SMEs must proactively build relationships, pursue diverse funding sources, and engage competition authorities to improve access to capital and remove systemic barriers.
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