Archives: Resources

  • Catalyzing Workplace Financial Coaching Programs

    September 27, 2018
    The following report presents four nonprofit organizations implementing workplace-based financial coaching models: $tand by Me located in Delaware, Working Credit…
  • T.A. Programs Serving Black and Hispanic Entrepreneurs

    September 26, 2018
    In conjunction with the Partnership for Lending in Underserved Markets (PLUM), a Milken Institute and U.S. Small Business Administration initiative…
  • Black Women Business Startups

    September 20, 2018
    Black women launch new businesses more often than any other group in the nation. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas…
  • Credit Experiences of Minority-Owned Firms

    September 17, 2018
    Given the relationship between a small business’s access to financing and its outcomes, and given the growing share of minorities…
  • Small Business Lending in the U.S.

    September 10, 2018
    The growth and survival of U.S. small businesses depend on how depository lending institutions and other financial intermediaries are attending…
  • 2018 State of Women-Owned Businesses

    August 31, 2018
    The State of Women-Owned Businesses reports are used by the women’s enterprise development community — media, funders, entrepreneurial support organizations,…
  • Women Freelancers Make 50% Less

    August 28, 2018
    Research conducted by Website Planet (WSP) recently uncovered that female freelancers are being paid significantly less than men—in some cases…
  • Small Business Friendliness Survey

    August 14, 2018
    Since 2012, the Thumbtack Small Business Friendliness Survey has surveyed thousands of entrepreneurs on the state and local public policies…
  • Fintech Investigative Report

    August 10, 2018
    Last year, Congressman Cleaver launched a groundbreaking investigation into the small business lending practices of Financial Technology (FinTech) companies, studying…
  • Municipal Policy Blueprint

    August 9, 2018
    This Municipal Blueprint is designed to guide municipal leaders and advocates toward meaningful, manageable and moveable policy solutions for building…