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We are so proud to partner with the Shorty Awards for the second year of our Elevate Creatives Fund, a competition dedicated to honoring creative entrepreneurs, and innovative, impactful digital and social content! This year’s recipients are all purpose-driven small business owners who are making a meaningful impact in their communities. From accessibility in fitness to climate change awareness to empowering women in fintech, the projects they’re working on will break barriers in their respective fields. Congrats to our Elevate Creatives Fund 2024 recipients: Nicole Casperson, founder and CEO of Fintech Is Femme; Jason Hoang, founder and creator of the Access Fit app; Lachi ♫, founder of RAMPD; Nuria Madrenas, founder of Tacit; Peter O'Hara, cinematographer and photographer; Jacob Simon, founder of Climativity. Also, a huge thank you to all 1,228 shortlisted applicants who took the time to apply. Hit the link to learn about our recipients and the amazing work they’re doing for their communities and how the Elevate Creatives Fund will help further their efforts, as well as the shortlist of creative entrepreneurs who left us feeling so inspired! https://lnkd.in/gmQ_H-hu #HowIWave #FindYourThrive #ShortyAwards #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessTips #Entrepreneur #Creators #SmallBusinessOwners #SmallBusinessFund #SupportSmallBusinesses

The good news: Dallas has options if you’re looking for a space to hunker down for a few hours of remote work. The better news? We’ve curated a list of our favourites to make finding them easy. Swipe through and let us know in the comments what we might’ve missed!

Which small business owner expensed a $209 fog machine and $295 flight to NY for their business? 👀 Check out Episode 4 of Connect The Cash Flow ft. @jiefanbeauty, @trucreates, @hawleydunbar, @daethepoet, and @hannsung to find out!

Heads up: the tax forms you’re required to fill out each year depend on the type of business you own—i.e. If you’re registered as an LLC, you won’t be filling out the same forms as someone who’s registered as self-employed. Check out this clip for LLC-specific tax forms. Note: The information provided is intended for general informational purposes only, please consult a tax professional for advice tailored to your own specific circumstances.

Despite barriers like low funding and lack of mentorship, women now own one-third of businesses worldwide. Here’s to breaking down more barriers—the possibilities are endless! 🚧💪 Swipe through for a few more stats that you should know, and tag a women-owned business below!

We caught up with Nadine Woods (founder of @wearmayana) for some real talk about the lessons she learned early in her journey as a small business owner. Entrepreneurship isn’t an easy road. 💙 We appreciate Nadine’s candor, and hope it helps other owners out there feel less alone!

We’re all about making the lives of small business owners easier. Take @daethepoet: she used to spend too much time creating estimates for prospective clients. Now she uses Wave’s estimate template and generator to land her dream clients quicker than ever. You go, Dae! ✨

Small business owners deserve to treat themselves to a lil somethin’ every now and then, too! 💖🎁 What’s something you’d splurge on for yourself? Check out what these business owners in Toronto had to say.

This is a serious shoutout to @lachimusic for working to make the music industry a safer and more inclusive space for artists and music professionals with disabilities. 💙👑 Swipe through to learn about this amazing @shortyawards Elevate Creatives Fund 2025 recipient, and her organization @rampd_up.

DYK? You could save up to 50% of your health premium costs this tax season 👀 Head to our Youtube channel to learn more about the tax credits you should know about as a small business owner.