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    BizUp Business Journal & Growth Plan

    Ready to turn your idea into a real business, or take the business you have to the next level? The BizUp Business Journal & Growth Plan from My Sister’s Village walks you step by step through 8 planning sections, from choosing your business structure and getting licensed to setting SMART goals, budgeting, marketing, and tracking your sales.

    Use it online as an interactive planner that saves your progress and creates a downloadable PDF of your business plan, or choose the printed journal for pen-and-paper planning.

    Explore the BizUp Journal → | Take the free readiness quiz

    Become a Mentor

    My Sister’s Village is always in search of Mentors for our program participants. If you have the desire to help and make a difference in the lives of those who may need a helping hand and some encouragement, we are looking for you! Become a Mentor today!

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    Don’t forget your BOI filing due by Jan 1, 2025.

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    Business education and business funding are a great combination. Join a local or national cohort to take your business to the next level.

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    Join Charlotte Profiles in Color for this wonderful event. Looking to update your headshot or get a new branding photo? CPinC is offer free headshots /brand photos as part of this event! 🔗 in bio. Get your ticket today.

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    ***$100 Visa Gift Card**** available for participation. This is not a sales gimick. We want to gain insight on how best to support minority owned businesses, with a focus on Black woman owned businesses. Click the 🔗in bio to sign up.

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    Time to work on your business. See 🔗 in bio for more info on these grants. Let us know how many you apply for. Good luck! #blackwomeninbusiness #blackwomen #blackclt

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    HOW DO I APPLY? 
 1) Complete the official application @ themamaladder.com

2) Share your high five “WHY” behind your business. Please make sure to:

Write your “WHY” on your hand and get a picture. Our goal is to help you be confident and clear.
Post your picture on a public business Instagram account,  Facebook page, or LinkedIn page. It must be a lasting post (not Story) shared during the application window.
Tag @themamaladder (grant host) and @loweshomeimprovement (lead sponsor) so we see can cheer you on!
Include the #highfivegrant hashtag to share with our community of mom business owners.

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    Join this FREE Webinar. A strong foundation is essential for every business. Whether you are thinking about starting or have already started a business, let’s make sure you have covered your basis.  From formation and organization to creating a business plan, financial plan or even hiring. 🔗in bio for Registration. #blackwomeninbusiness #blackbusinessesmatter #startinganewbusiness #blackstartups #entrepreneurship

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