We know that it can be a challenge to start a business; there is a LOT to know! While the Ozarks Small Business Incubator can help with everything from creating your business entity to applying for funding, it certainly helps to have access to additional resources.

The free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready toolkit is brimming with helpful content; from webinars and live coaching opportunities to personalized learning plans, it’s a free and accessible way to improve your skills and knowledge. Best of all, business owners that register for the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform and complete two grant-eligible courses are eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant. The application cycle opens May 1st, 2025 and closes on June 30th, 2025, so don’t wait to register and apply! Once you have registered for the free toolkit, you can access the grants section by logging in and clicking on Grants in the top menu area.

By the way, those grant-eligible courses are excellent. Here are a few examples:

• Calculating the Salary You Deserve
• Digital Marketing 101
• Ways to Increase your Cash Flow