Small Biz Catalyst
Hello and welcome to Small Biz Catalysts. This show is for struggling small business owners who want to be able to earn a consistent 6 figure salary from their businesses and the economic development professionals who support them.
Explore with us as we delve into innovative strategies, success stories and actionable insights to empower small businesses as catalysts for economic resilience.
Your host, Ayisat Abilogun is a Certified Entrepreneurship Development Professional and the CEO of Financial Leadership Club of America.
Ayisat loves helping small business owners stay resilient so that their business can move past stagnation to growth phase.
In the last 5 years, Ayisat has empowered over 20,000 students and business owner through financial leadership courses, workshops and curriculum.
Let's help your business move from wistful to wellspring.
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Small Biz Catalyst
A spotlight on Austin Texas #52
Ayisat Abilogun discusses the entrepreneurial landscape in Austin, Texas, highlighting its vibrant ecosystem, resources for startups, and the challenges posed by the cost of living. The episode also features grant opportunities available for entrepreneurs in the city.
Resources:
The Texas Entrepreneur Ecosystem Summit:
The Texas Entrepreneur Ecosystem Summit is a convening of diverse Texas Ecosystem leaders, including entrepreneurs serving organizations, economic development professionals, and entrepreneurs, to identify and address the current gaps in entrepreneurial growth in our state. Connect with resource partners. Attend impactful workshops, hear from an amazing panel of experts, share your views, and visit exhibition rooms to connect with resource partners. Registration is free.
https://texasecosystem.org/events
Grants:
Austin Community Foundation
$1.1M in Grant Funding Available for Nonprofits in Central Texas | Austin Community Foundation
Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
Maximum Grant: $10,000
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Guidelines and Application: https://dairyfoundation.org/grant-seekers/
SHARE Institute
Maximum Grant: $500
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Guidelines and Application: http://theshareinstitute.org/mini-grant-information
MasterClass
Maximum Grant: not specified
Deadline: NONE
Guidelines and Application: https://learn.masterclass.com/grants
Learn more at Resources | Small Biz Catalyst
