Step into (or slip into) the power of your stiletto or Doc Marten network

Step into (or slip into) the power of your stiletto or Doc Marten network by Laura Webb, contributing writer Being a woman in business is hard enough, but frequently we underestimate the power that a strong network can have on our sanity and our success. Whether you offer a product or a service, we recognize […]

Career-ready college graduates: Six effective strategies for today’s small businesses

Six effective strategies for today’s small businesses by Dr. Daryl Green, contributing writer With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact businesses globally, even as the pandemic is gradually becoming yesterday’s news, today’s small businesses must continue to rethink their strategies for recruiting younger employees, especially during periods of employee shortages.  Yet, businesses have experienced deficiencies […]

Multicultural Catalyst Program:  Accelerating BIPOC business growth in WNC

Multicultural Catalyst Program: Accelerating BIPOC business growth in WNC In October 2020, Mountain BizWorks launched the Multicultural Catalyst Program. The program creatively redesigns equitable access to capital in an effort to disrupt traditional lending practices that often prevent entrepreneurs of color from starting businesses. A key component of the program is the Catalyst Cohort, an […]