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fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why grow the women's economy through acquisitions?

Despite owning nearly half of all small businesses in the U.S., women often encounter barriers to financing. I've seen from my experience at the SBA and now First Women's Bank, that one of the biggest drivers of the gender lending gap isn't just rejection, it's that many women don't come forward for financing at all. Whether due to lack of awareness, confidence, or systemic hurdles, "access" captures both those who are denied and those who never apply.
Women
US politics
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Feds pitch anti-fraud AI trained on COVID loan data

A Fraud Prevention Engine trained on five million SBA COVID-19 loan applications could have flagged tens of billions in potentially fraudulent payments before disbursement.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

L.A. fires burned their block. For each, the disaster was just beginning.

Three Altadena families face destroyed homes, loan denials, severe smoke damage, prolonged displacement, and deep trauma after the Los Angeles wildfires on January 7, 2025.
fromEntrepreneur
6 months ago

I Had Customers, Revenue and Momentum - And Still No Cash. This Is the Fix I Wish I'd Known Sooner | Entrepreneur

I figured my work ethic and expertise would carry the day. And for a while, they did. But what no one tells you - what I learned the hard way - is that you can be doing everything right, and still be broke.
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