Behind The Leaf helps minority women see small business ownership as a viable opportunity for economic advancement by offering educational products, workshops, and networking events so that they can access resources and connect with mentors who understand & empower.
Maritza Torres took the opportunity to pitch her business to investors at the Flourish Media Conference. Her company, Behavioral Spark, provides understanding to caregivers of children with special needs who often feel frustrated, tired, lost, and overwhelmed because their child struggles with communication, social play, and daily living skills.
Starting a small business can be a thrilling and rewarding journey. It’s also a risky one, as many new business owners quickly find out...
As employers work to create an inclusive workplace, they need to find ways to
attract talent from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities…
Recently, we’ve seen remote work continue to grow in popularity. With all its advantages and the fact that more and more individuals are choosing employers…
As a small business owner in the film industry, Jennifer Castellanos is a pro at visibility. In order to connect directly with her target audience, she has to step up and step out!
In order to attract more eyeballs and expand her community, Jennifer reeled at the opportunity to pitch her business to the FMC panel of investors from Morgan Stanly, Bricklle Finance, Knot & Key, and many more.
Pitching is a moment for business owners to connect directly with funding opportunities. If you play your cards right, you could walk away with deep connections and eager wallets ready to invest in your business. Our next spotlight is Be Well With Danielle.
Have you ever heard of the Triple Bottom Line? This concept is gaining traction as more businesses understand how to develop a sustainable business model…
Each year at the Flourish Media Conference, attendees are encouraged to pitch their businesses to the panel of investors. There isn’t always a definite winner, this isn’t a pitch competition. It’s a chance to enrich relationships with local change-makers and gain actionable feedback.
Small businesses are figuring out how to survive—and thrive—as the country continues to face economic challenges…
Picture this, you’re preparing to pitch your business to a panel of investors. You’re nervous but ready. This moment could provide you with the funds needed for your business to flourish. How do you seal the deal? Get the scoop!
The years 2020 and 2021 saw an exodus in a number of industries, with people quitting their jobs en masse, frequently referred to as “the great resignation.”…
A great leader becomes iconic in their industry. They are essential to a business’s success…
What does value mean to you? Would securing funds for your business catapult your vision?…
To feel empowered at work, one must start by feeling confident in their skills and abilities…
Starting a new business is never easy. There are additional challenges when you're trying to launch a work-from-home company, have one or more disabilities, or are trying to juggle your kids' schedules with work responsibilities…
A great leader becomes iconic in their industry. They are essential to a business’s success. One that makes quality decisions, knows how to motivate a crowd, and achieves competitive goals is the kind of leadership you want…
Your fear of business may have started in childhood. As an “entrepreneur therapist” and coach, I often ask my clients, “Who taught you about entrepreneurship?”
A great leader becomes iconic in their industry. They are essential to a business’s success. One that makes quality decisions, knows how to motivate a crowd, and achieves competitive goals is the kind of leadership you want…
A great leader becomes iconic in their industry. They are essential to a business’s success…
Per census.gov, the 2021 US Annual Business Survey (ABS) covering the 2020 data, provided that somewhere around 1.24 million (21.4%) of employer businesses were women-owned–having an estimated $1.9 trillion in receipts, 10.9 million employees and $432.1 billion in annual payroll…
