How Mission Edge helped Michelle organize her finances and grow her candle business. When she started working with Mission Edge, Michelle had been in business for over 2 years. She wanted to increase her revenue, but her accounting and bookkeeping methods were outdated.

When lifestyle and fitness coach Shaniece Benson first started working with us, she needed help with financial management. All of her financial statements lived in PayPal, and she hadn’t yet nailed down a system for organizing her receipts, leaving her feeling overwhelmed and scattered.

We know the stereotypes about “successful” entrepreneurs — little sleep and a full schedule, with every millisecond dedicated to some form of productivity. We asked our team of finance experts for their current favorites — content in the form of books, podcasts and videos relevant to small business owners like you.

A life-long lover of fitness, Latoya McKelvin has found purpose in unlocking compassion “one pelvic curl at a time.” Latoya wants to increase revenue and grow her business. But in order to reach those goals, she needed to examine the roadblocks that were preventing her from getting there.

This networking company made a plan to get out of debt and improve member retention — while paying themselves a livable salary.

Sara Rosales believes in the power of collective community support.

Sara is a business Consultant and the founder of Mujerex Enterprise LLC, an organization that’s focused on helping women and minority business owners with business entity formation, formation strategy and planning.

Danicka Brown-Frazier, Co-Founder of San Diego-based cannabis accessories and lifestyle brand Greenish Brands, has ambitious goals for her business – like doubling her revenue every year through 2027. However, before focusing on significant growth, she knew she had to address foundational issues with her finances.

Naria Le Mire is a registered dietitian and nutrition coach who’s passionate about helping her clients break the “diet” cycle and find out how to make all foods fit. She creates individualized nutrition plans for her clients to meet their individual goals, from sustainable weight loss to FODMAP-friendly and everything in between.

We served 59 small business owners in 2022, and we are blushing with pride at how much they triumphed after working with us in the Impact Lab. Here’s how a handful of our entrepreneurs gained financial freedom and grew their businesses with the help of our finance experts last year.

Signing up for another accelerator program might actually be halting your growth and wasting your precious time. Here are some things you should consider before you join another accelerator program.

Rolando Berring is an Impact Lab entrepreneur whose designs — and passion— make him stand out from the crowd.

He’s the owner and designer behind Berrprintz, a custom Etsy shop that offers printed t-shirts, hoodies, backpacks, hats and more.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a growing trend in the business world, and for good reason — consumers want to know that the businesses they contribute their hard-earned money to are doing some good in the world.

For Chris Brown, gaining financial clarity in the Impact Lab created room for growth. Chris found himself getting bogged down in the logistics of running a small business. When he joined us in the Impact Lab, our goal was to address some of his current challenges while freeing Chris up to work “on” his business rather than “in” it.

Work policies set clear expectations and help to define work culture — yet with all the unexpected fluctuations caused by the pandemic, it can be difficult to know what works best for you long term. Here are 3 tips from our nonprofit HR team to help you communicate your updated work policy — whether it’s in-person, remote, or hybrid.

How to create a workplace culture that makes your employees actually want to stay.

How Mission Edge partnered with Ruth Young in the Impact Lab to set her business up for growth in 2023.

How Impact Lab entrepreneur Stephanie Butterfield, of Activate House, tweaked her business’ finances in pursuit of a refined vision.

How Mya’s Catering Company gained financial clarity and planned for future success.

One of the best ways we can support small businesses is by shopping locally. So we’ve compiled a list of 15 gift ideas so you can provide something for everyone on your list!

Elisa Summiel, owner of Illustrated Melanin, was able to tap into her unique skill set and grow her business after working with The Impact Lab.