Congratulations to Superfit Hero, a Los Angeles-based small business that provides premium activewear for plus-sized women, for being named a third-place winner of Kapitus’ inaugural Building Resilient Businesses contest! Superfit Hero will receive $20,000 to help improve its business. From Roller Skating to Workout Gear It’s not often that one can use the words “roller […]
Congratulations to TFTI Experience, a Houston-based small business that takes “selfies” to a whole new level, for winning the 2nd place prize in Kapitus’ inaugural Building Resilient Businesses contest! TFTI, which stands for “Thanks for the Invitation,” will receive $50,000 to help grow their business Picture Perfect TFTI launched its first “selfie” exhibit at the […]
For small business owners, it’s all about keeping the faith – not only in God, but in yourself and your ability to succeed. That’s what drives Ameka Coleman, founder and CEO of Strands of Faith and one of the 3rd place winners of Kapitus’ inaugural Building Resilient Businesses contest. Strands of Faith is one of […]
Congratulations to Play Pits, an African American-owned producer of specialty deodorants made from all-natural ingredients, for being named the winner of Kapitus’ inaugural Building Resilient Businesses (BRB) contest. The Atlanta-based family business will receive $100,000 and 8 hours of complimentary educational consulting/advising sessions on its business. Embodiment of Resilience For Chantel Powell, creator and CEO […]
The Federal Reserve Bank has raised the overnight rate four times so far in 2022 to try to tame runaway inflation, with more hikes likely coming. This leaves Main Street businesses that rely on financing in a major bind – rising rates mean small business loans have become far more expensive than they were just […]
Small businesses should be keeping an eye on this current session of Congress as well as the upcoming midterm elections. There are three bills still being debated in this current session of Congress that, if passed, could make it easier for small business owners to fund childcare for themselves and their employees, as well as […]
Children may be afraid of ghosts and goblins during the Halloween season, but for small business owners, things that go bump in the night are nothing compared to their real-world fears. If you’re a small business owner, you’re likely more afraid of an auditor from the IRS knocking on your door than you are of […]
The labor shortage remains stubbornly high for businesses across several different industries despite the high number of job openings, even as many predict that the current recession will eventually level the playing field between employers and workers. Small business owners continue to feel the brunt of the shortage, as many of them can’t compete for […]
If you’re a small business owner, being camera shy is more than just a personal insecurity – it’s a trait that can threaten your livelihood. Study after study has shown that using videos is now more important than ever to promote your business. Consider that online shoppers, on average, consume up to 16 hours of […]
Kapitus is excited to announce the finalists for its inaugural, $250,000 Building Resilient Businesses contest after weeks of painstakingly judging over 300 video submissions. The contest was launched this summer as a way for Kapitus to give back to the small business community, which represents the backbone of America’s economy and personifies the American Dream […]
