In partnership with the AARP Foundation and the Association of Women's Business Centers, The Upskilling Grant is directed towards small businesses that intend to train and upskill low-wage workers age 50+. The program will reimburse employers up to $2,000-$2,500 per employee for training, provided the grantee meets the program criteria. Join us for the upcoming information…

Pursuing the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) established by the CARES Act can be complicated. Small businesses still have time and opportunity to capture benefits and secure cash refunds. The Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit is among small businesses’ least claimed and often misunderstood tax credits. There are synergies and challenges to understanding and…

Are you looking to start a business, or expand your current business but need funding? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) works with approved lenders and community development organizations to offer SBA-guaranteed loans to help your businesses start, grow, expand, and recover. The SBA helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and…

Many businesses take time to ramp up and become profitable, however if the economics don’t take a turn for the better in the near future, you basically have an expensive hobby. Not having a good understanding of the economics of your business can lead you down the path to financial ruin. Understanding the financial position…

LIVE EVENT - Tucson, AZ HOPE2Women Summits are collaborative educational events designed to support the growth and prosperity of women business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn from successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Participate in engaging workshops and panel discussions. Connect with organizations that provide resources and support for women-owned businesses. HOPE2Women Summits welcome - Aspiring…

Find your reprieve at an award winning wellness resort frequented by celebrities like Oprah Winfrey,  Julianne Hough, Giuliana Rancic, Alicia Keys, and more. The resort is known to partner with LEXUS, Maire Claire, Weight Watchers (WW) and to be featured in Conde Nast, Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, ELLE, Forbes, New York Times, Wall Street…

In this class we will explore ways an entrepreneur can access funding to start or grow their business! We will look at many different avenues of both traditional (loans, lines of credit) and non-traditional (crowdfunding, microloans) funding. Topics include: Traditional Lending SBA Loans Community Development Financial Institutions Small Business Grants Crowdfunding and many more! September…

Hope2Women invites you to attend a virtual training session in partnership with Grow With Google on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET. Do you want your business to be found online? Need to figure out how to manage your business on Google Search and Maps? …

Join HOPE2Women for a Live Training on Tuesday, December 5 to learn how to effectively use resources from the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform! In this interactive course, you will: Learn how to apply for a $10,000 grant, which runs through December 20. Get hands-on support on how to register and receive custom tailored…