small business

Churros on Wheels: How Innovation and Community is a Recipe for Success
May 23, 2024
Supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners in your community brings a mixture of benefits that not only support local businesses but also reach beyond the local area. In the Valley,

Arizona’s Diverse Tech Ecosystem: Shaping the Future Across Sectors
May 16, 2024
Amid the Sonoran Desert, Arizona’s tech ecosystem thrives as an oasis of innovation and diversity, where technology and entrepreneurship flourish. This diverse environment includes both long-standing corporations and recent startups.

How to Tap Into External Funding Opportunities to Expand Your Venture
April 17, 2024
When it comes to entrepreneurship, securing funding is often a key driver for growth and success. While many early-stage entrepreneurs start by tapping personal savings and loans from family and

Cultivating a Strong Venture Mentor Network to Empower Entrepreneurs at All Stages
April 4, 2024
When you find a vibrant community for entrepreneurs, chances are you’ll discover a strong mentorship program offering impactful guidance and support to innovators of all kinds. Recognizing that each mentor

Putting Purpose First: How Three Founders Prioritize Social Entrepreneurship
March 21, 2024
From acting as catalysts for social change to generating opportunities for underserved communities, social entrepreneurship is a valuable concept for any business to embrace. Not only can an entrepreneur generate

How to Sell Value, Not Product, as a B2B Entrepreneur
March 14, 2024
B2B (Business-to-Business) entrepreneurs are always excited about their product. You can see it in their actions and hear it in their voices. And well they should be – after all

Five Unique Strategies to Help Women Reimagine Professional Networking
March 4, 2024
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s a great time to have authentic discussions about helping women advance professionally. One key element to finding success in the workplace is networking—a

3 Tips for an Easier Ride on the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster
February 28, 2024
Entrepreneurship is an incredible ride aptly likened to a rollercoaster. It’s exciting with many unexpected twists and turns. Some are exhilarating and have you running off enthusiasm and confidence. Others

Local Restaurant Love: How 3 Food Businesses are Growing in the West Valley
February 22, 2024
Entrepreneurship comes in various forms, but the key to success is giving customers what they want, consistently and with top-notch quality, no matter what industry you are in. The food