Category Archives: Funding
The Income Illusion: Why Underreporting Your Revenue Can Undermine Your Growth
Many small business owners are earning $30K+ a month — but only reporting a fraction of it. In the short term, this may feel like a smart tax strategy. In the long term, it quietly builds a financial wall between you and future opportunity. Let’s explore what happens when your real income and your reported income don’t match —…
The Grant I Recommend Every Year:
Why Impact Pitch Is More Than Just Funding — It’s a Launchpad for Growth Introduction In my work as a Small Business Counselor at IRC Seattle, I’ve reviewed hundreds of grant opportunities. Some are one-time bursts of cash. Others come with long application forms but little support. But once in a while, a program stands…
Small Grant, Big Potential:
How a $1,000 Capital Access Program in SeaTac Helps Build Stronger Businesses Introduction In the world of entrepreneurship, success isn’t just about great ideas — it’s about momentum. And sometimes, all it takes to create momentum is a modest push in the right direction. That’s exactly what the Small Business Capital Access Program in SeaTac, Washington, offers:…