small business

Emerging Young West Valley Entrepreneurs Who Are Changing the World

September 15, 2022

Students in Peoria are emerging as serious entrepreneurs with ventures winning funding competitions and garnering international media coverage. The first thing you think of when you hear the word “entrepreneur”

How to use Instagram for Business: Optimizing your Instagram Business Account

May 20, 2022

This three-part series is a great introduction for small business owners looking to either start an Instagram account for their business or to fine-tune their existing Instagram strategy so that

How to use Instagram for Business: Business Account Basics

April 22, 2022

This three-part series is a great introduction for small business owners looking to either start an Instagram account for their business or to fine-tune their existing Instagram strategy so that

5 Action Steps to Build A Business Right in the Phoenix West Valley

February 14, 2022

When launching a new idea, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Our Peoria Forward team has worked with local ecosystem resource providers in the West Valley to create a

The most cost-effective way for small businesses to drive sales

February 22, 2021

Objectives By the end of this post, you will be able to: Understand the value of organic social media toolsUnderstand the role of social media in driving salesBaseline current social

Inno-NATIONS Cohort

Inno-NATIONS: A Business Cohort Where I Felt Safe

August 7, 2017

Guest Contribution By: Lady Yazzie I was running in 113-degree heat at 3:43 pm, in Phoenix, AZ. I should have been there at 3:30 p.m., but the traffic and parking were my

Prepped Showcase: Serving Up Food Entrepreneurship

June 13, 2017

The Prepped Showcase on May 19th exceeded all expectations and was a milestone in the growth and success of the entrepreneurs in the program. The event was held at New

Prepped Feature: Ni De Aqui Ni De Alla

December 1, 2016

Name: Ni De Aqui Ni De Alla Owner: Lorenzo Santillan What is your business story and what do you make? We specialize in the preparation of traditional Mexican dishes that

Prepped Feature: Where’s Waffle?

November 10, 2016

Name: Where’s Waffle Owners: Dustin and Elizabeth What is your company’s name and what do you make?  It all started in Eugene, Oregon, where we first discovered Liege waffles. We