funding
Feb. 26, 2018 12:12 pm
A crowdfunding site for women-owned companies is launching in Philly
iFundWomen is cohort-based and will host a pitch competition for fully funded local campaigns this spring.
funding
Nov. 3, 2017 12:23 pm
Congrats! Germantown just won that preservation money
Specifically, $150,000 toward repairs on two historic properties, thanks to the public's votes in a national competition.
method
Nov. 2, 2017 12:55 pm
How to hire nontraditional workers
Such as returning citizens, veterans and people who live in the neighborhood where your business resides (hey there, Temple) — and other lessons from a recent Chamber of Commerce panel on economic development.
funding
Oct. 25, 2017 12:57 pm
Help Germantown win $150K from AmEx to preserve its historic properties
Germantown United CDC's entry is currently in first place in a national competition of historic main streets. Vote five times per day through Tuesday, Oct. 31, to keep it there.
method
Oct. 6, 2017 12:47 pm
Rules for joining the Philly impact economy: Keep a DIY mindset, hire inclusively
These were some of the lessons learned for a few social impact-focused business owners in Philly, shared during a panel called "What is the Impact Economy and How Do I Know if I'm Part of It?" as part of 2017 MED Week.
method
Sep. 25, 2017 12:55 pm
5 ways to rattle the cliché of the burnt-out mission-focused business owner
Elysian Field’s Kate Strathmann wants you to make your job easier on yourself.
people
Aug. 15, 2017 3:30 pm
Yogetree founder Helanah Warren on freedom, balance and starting a solo business
The former corporate professional went full-time with her wellness and yoga business eight months ago. Two lessons from her journey? Let the universe push you, and then proceed with power.
method
Aug. 9, 2017 8:48 am
Your small business doesn’t need to close: On the ‘charitable exit’
Selling or closing have been basically the only exit options for for-profit businesses, writes columnist Tivoni Devor. But there is a third way — one that could benefit nonprofits.
people
Jul. 28, 2016 3:21 pm
Watch this entrepreneurship afficianado gush about Philly’s small biz community
Unsurprisingly, Entrepreneur Works ED Leslie Benoliel is a big fan of local small businesses. Watch her Around the Corner interview.
people
Feb. 9, 2016 10:07 am
‘An entrepreneur is a hustler’ — and other facts about minority entrepreneurship in Philadelphia
Is Philly the best place to be a minority entrepreneur? Yes and no — and it depends on how badly you want it.