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Join us on June 12th, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET as Etsy kicks off Hello Alice’s NEW virtual event series, The Small Business Virtual Forum! This FREE, highly valuable event will bring together a panel of experts to address specific challenges faced by creative entrepreneurs today such as securing funding, adopting new technologies, and handling everyday operational tasks like inventory and marketing. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFNr8epF Meet the panelists ✨ Dinah-Kareen Jean - Director, Social Impact Strategy at Etsy Anne Haines - President & CEO of DreamSpring Emily Peterson, Owner of EmRichSticks Carolyn Rodz - CEO & Co-Founder of Hello Alice

Join us in congratulating this round’s recipients of the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund! Funded through the generosity of our friends at DoorDash, local restaurants that were affected by a state- or federally-declared natural disaster received $10K to help their businesses recover. 🐇💰✨ Share a congratulatory message in a comment below, then visit hialice.co/relief-fund to learn more about the other inspiring grant recipients.⁣ Congratulations ✨💙

Hello Alice and our friends at Progressive want to help DRIVE your small business forward 💸 🚗   The Progressive Insurance Driving Small Business Forward grant program offers small businesses the chance to apply for a $50k grant. Grant recipients will also be invited to attend a 12-week virtual Boost Camp coaching program, designed to equip business owners with the tools and resources to help them achieve their growth objectives. Eligible small businesses must: 🇺🇸 Be a for-profit business located and registered in one of the fifty United States, excluding U.S. Territories 🚗 Have a demonstrated need for a qualifying commercial vehicle to run your business and a clear plan for growth as a result of this vehicle purchase 👥 Have 10 or fewer employees and less than $5M in annual gross revenue In a comment below, share this opportunity with a small business you want to see thrive! Then follow this link to see the full Terms and Conditions, learn more, and apply before June 14, 2024, at 6 p.m. ET. ✨💙🐇 https://lnkd.in/gkvc-wqW No purchase necessary. Ends 6/14/24 at 6PM ET. 18+, U.S. only.

Would a $10,000 grant keep your eBay business running toward success? The annual eBay Up & Running Grant program offered in partnership with eBay is open NOW until June 7, 2024, at 6 p.m. ET. The program will award 50 eBay business sellers with grant packages of $10,000, including cash, eBay education, and a $500 stipend sellers can use to equip themselves with essential office technology from eBay Refurbished💰✨💸 Tag a fellow eBay seller below to let them know about this funding opportunity. Then follow this link to learn more, see the list of eligibility criteria, and apply today 🐇✨💙 https://lnkd.in/gDBW2njb

Get to know the brilliant minds you'll have the opportunity to learn from at Money Mindset, May 15th in Santa Monica, CA. ✨ Introducing Jane Wurwand, an innovative business visionary dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and revolutionizing the skincare industry. From co-founding Dermalogica to her non-profit FOUND/LA, Jane champions resilience and authenticity. 📱 Meet Noora Raj Brown, the creative genius behind the goop brand. From overseeing integrated marketing to serving as chief spokesperson, she's a driving force behind goop's success. 🦈 Say hello to Hannah Hong, one half of the dynamic duo behind Must Love, the plant-based snack sensation. With a background in CPG innovation and a passion for childhood treats, Hannah is reimagining snacks for grown-up lifestyles. 👻 Say hi to Rick Lucas, the mastermind behind Snap Inc.'s growth in the Beauty, Health, and Wellness verticals. With a career dedicated to connecting brands with consumers, Rick is a strategic powerhouse with a passion for results. 💼 Say hello to 🙌🏽 Lolita Taub, a trailblazing force in the venture capital world at Ganas Ventures. With over 15 years of experience and a knack for spotting potential, she's made her mark with over $70M in tech sales and 100+ venture deals, including four exits. 🚀 Meet Kelsey Ruger, a tech industry powerhouse with 20 years of expertise in product development, design, and engineering. As the Chief Product & Technology Officer at Hello Alice, he's the driving force behind empowering over 1.5 million small businesses nationwide. 🌟 Meet Elizabeth Gore, a powerhouse in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship. As the Co-Founder and President of Hello Alice, Elizabeth is breaking down barriers and advocating for equitable access to capital for 1.5 million SMBs. ⛵️ Say hi to Adam Roberts, a seasoned entrepreneur and venture partner at ARC Fund! Adam's journey from professional sailor to startup visionary is nothing short of inspiring. As the founder of Paid Labs (Acquired) and an Entrepreneur in Residence at Wefunder, Adam brings a wealth of experience and insight as a Pitch Lab Judge. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the best. Secure your spot today and grab your $49.99 using this link: https://lnkd.in/gAGqex6D

Are you ready for capital infusion? Join us for Capital Compass, a FREE webinar at Noon ET on April 30, 2024 presented by Hello Alice in partnership with the NAACP in celebration of Financial Liberation Month! Hear from Keisha D. – Director, Opportunity, Race, and Justice at the NAACP – and understand what funding avenues are available to boost your business and how to determine if you’re ready for capital infusion, all while getting your questions answered and networking with like-minded entrepreneurs. RSVP now:  https://lnkd.in/gC3_Dd2T

You're Invited!  Join us in sunny Santa Monica, CA at Snap Inc. HQ for a half-day packed with excitement and invaluable small business insights: 💡 Engage with top-notch speakers from diverse backgrounds – bankers, marketing mavens, investment leaders, and seasoned entrepreneurs – all sharing their wisdom. 🚀 Discover innovative strategies to transform your social followers into paying customers and skyrocket your online presence. 💰 Explore various avenues for funding your dreams, from bootstrapping to securing venture capital, and everything in between. 🎤 Immerse yourself in real-time learning with industry leaders through a keynote, panel discussions, workshops, and live pitches. 🤝 Connect with potential partners and fellow entrepreneurs through tailored networking activities. 🎉 And that's not all! Stick around for an epic after-party featuring activations, photo ops, gift bags, and more! Secure your spot now using this link: https://lnkd.in/gAGqex6D Please note, registration will close when capacity is met. And remember, the last Summit Series in Dallas, TX sold out!

🚀🎉 Party Hats ON! Our Hello Alice community is now officially 1.5 MILLION entrepreneurs strong! That’s certainly enough to make an impressive conga line, and a milestone we are making sure to celebrate! 🕺💃 Thanks to every single one of you for hustling, bustling – and occasionally tussling! – to build businesses that aren’t just surviving, but THRIVING. Our collective small business voice is so loud and strong that it has attracted over $60 million of capital into your businesses, powered hundreds of small business events, and doled out so many resources we’re basically a small business library on steroids. 📚💪 So keep on building your financially fit businesses, and we’ll continue attracting all the capital, connections, and opportunities we can. Together, we’re not just climbing the ladder - we’re installing a fancy escalator to take you to the top. Massive high-fives to all of your brave souls who started small and are dreaming big. Here’s to more adventures, misadventures, and everything in-between. Let’s keep this wild ride going! 🎢💙

“Every company should be looking at the evolution of AI right now,” Elizabeth Gore, our co-founder & president, said to PYMNTS. “It is helping us move faster with data sets to get capital to small businesses.” 💰 How are you thinking about AI in your business strategy? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️ Dive into the article to learn more about our approach. 📱https://lnkd.in/ekEthvkT

🎉 Let’s celebrate Kathryn Safford, Hello Alice’s HR leader, on her work anniversary! In honor of this milestone, she’s generously sharing her top HR tips that you can apply to your small business. Whether you’re considering expanding your team or already have a bustling payroll, Kathi’s wisdom is invaluable. Here are her best insights, straight from the expert herself: • “I love humans! Choosing the right talent, developing that talent, and ensuring that those talented individuals receive the recognition are important ingredients in a high-performing team.” • “When evaluating candidates to join your team, trust your gut instinct; when you’ve found the right fit, trust that fit - even if they don’t check the typical boxes.” • “Being ever conscious of the development of your high-performing team is greatly linked to a high-trust work culture.” • “Employees who feel appreciated and have a sense of purpose in their work tend to be more engaged, motivated, and productive.” Let’s give a round of applause to Kathi for her dedication and wisdom by dropping a messages of congratulations in the comments below! 👏