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Incfile Launches $2,500 Small Business Grants and Scholarships
Incfile recently launched a small business grant and scholarship program for hopeful and current entrepreneurs. The Fresh Start Business Grant and the Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Grant are $2,500 each. This is an ongoing opportunity, with one grant and one scholarship winner each quarter. The upcoming deadline is June 30, 2023. The inaugural winners, Brandon and Arielle, showed their fierce determination and unique entrepreneurial vision, helping them stand out among other applications. Check out their
Press Release: Rowlett Area Chamber Supports City of Rowlett Bonds
Rowlett, Texas – The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center Board of Directors voted unanimously to support and endorse all three crucial City of Rowlett Bond propositions aimed at promoting public safety, enhancing our animal services facilities, and further developing Herfurth Park. The bonds will be on the May 6th ballot. The Board of Directors received a detailed presentation about each of the bond propositions from Deputy City manager Angie Smith at their April 19th board meeting. After much
Press Release - Rowlett Area Chamber Supports GISD Bonds
ROWLETT AREA CHAMBER BOARD UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTS GARLAND ISD BOND PROPOSITIONS A, B, AND C Rowlett, Texas – The Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center Board of Directors unanimously voted to support and endorse all three of the Garland ISD Bond Propositions that will be on the May 6th ballot. Each of the propositions were carefully reviewed and discussed by the Board of Directors who considered two primary questions: 1) Does the bond proposal impact the business community, and 2) it is good for the
Op Ed: Keep Government out of Texas Business: Employees Deserve Affordable Health Care
In the small business community, we often say that “the customer is king.” While true, the unspoken champions are our local businesses’ hardworking employees who provide the quality service and experiences that we strive for.As employers, it is our responsibility to provide our workers and their families with the support and benefits they need to continue to show up for our customers in a healthy and productive way. That is why offering quality, affordable health care and prescription drug coverage to our
You Too Can Speak Business! A Glossary of Terms for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
You've decided you want to be an entrepreneur. You have an idea for a product or service that you're passionate about, and you're ready to take the plunge into the world of small business ownership. Congratulations! Starting your own business is an exciting prospect. One of the most important things you can do as you prepare to launch your business is to educate yourself on basic business terminology. After all, if you're going to be in charge of a company, you should at least be able to speak the
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How to Turn Your Freelance Work Into a Successful Small Business in Rowlett
So, you've been freelancing for a while and you're ready to take the plunge and turn your freelance work into a small business. Congratulations! This is a big step, but it's one that comes with a lot of rewards. Of course, there are also some challenges you'll need to overcome if you want your business to be successful. Fortunately, we're here to help. In this article, we'll walk you through some of the key steps you'll need to take in order to turn your freelance work into a successful small business in
How to Prepare Before Launching Your Business
Many people dream of becoming entrepreneurs but don't know how to get started. Research and self-evaluation can help aspiring business owners create successful plans. If you want to run your own business, you should plan ahead to start a company that suits your skillset and resources. Here are the steps you can take to help ensure your success. Assess Your Capabilities You should take an assessment of your qualities and skills before you launch your business. This process can help you identify your
