Post by Charese Chambers

Two years ago at Platform Builder Summit, Sharvette Mitchell said something that has stayed with me ever since: “There is money to be had.” I have anchored myself to that statement. Over the last five years, I have immersed myself in understanding funding. Not just grants, but loans, Kiva loans, angel investors, venture capital, community lending, strategic partnerships, and other capital opportunities available to entrepreneurs. What I’ve learned is this: The problem is rarely that money doesn’t exist. The problem is often that businesses are not prepared to receive it. Funding and foundation must work together. If your business isn’t structured correctly, compliant, financially organized, and operationally sound, even if the money comes, the business may not be able to sustain the growth that follows. I also think many entrepreneurs are experiencing a level of cognitive dissonance. We say, “Nobody has money,” while simultaneously watching people invest in travel, experiences, education, wellness, convenience, and solutions that improve their lives. The economy is still moving. People are still spending. The question becomes: Are we positioning ourselves in front of the people who need what we offer? As entrepreneurs, our responsibility is to be innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries. The goal was never to build a business dependent on funding. The goal is to build a business that becomes self-sustaining, profitable, and scalable. If you’re looking for funding opportunities but also need help making sure your business is structured, compliant, and financially prepared to receive them, let’s talk. At Financial Fancy, we help entrepreneurs build businesses that are ready for opportunity when it arrives. #FinancialFancy #SmallBusinessFunding #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship

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