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Securing the right funding can be pivotal for a women-owned business. While loans are an option, grants offer a powerful alternative because they do not need to be repaid. This makes the search for legitimate small business grants for women especially important.
Let us walk you through trusted places to look, from national programs to local opportunities, and share practical advice on how to stand out in the application process. Knowing where to find this support can help you invest in your next phase of growth with confidence.
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When you are starting or growing a local business, you will hear a lot about the need to get listed online. But what does that actually mean? Let us answer the fundamental question: what is a business listing? In simple terms, it is your business’s digital footprint on a directory website or platform. This profile contains your key details so people can find you. Think of it as your online business card, but one that works for you 24/7.
A local business listing is specifically tuned to help you connect with customers in your geographic area. Understanding how these listings work is the first step to using them effectively to build your visibility and attract more local customers.
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Getting your business listed online is a key step for local visibility. But with so many options, a common question is: which business directory websites can you actually trust? Not all directories are created equal. Some are important for your online presence, while others might be poorly managed or even misleading. Knowing where to list your business protects your reputation, saves you time, and makes sure your marketing effort counts.
Let us walk through how to identify trustworthy platforms and where to focus your energy for the best results.
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If you are running a local business, you have probably heard advice like, “You need to be online,” or “Get listed in a directory.” But what does that actually mean for a small business owner? Let us start with the basic question: what is a business directory? In simple terms, it is an organized list of companies, usually grouped by the type of work they do and where they are located. For a long time, this was a physical book called the Yellow Pages.
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For many small business owners, finding funding is a significant hurdle. Loans carry interest and monthly payments, and giving up equity is a difficult decision. This leads many to explore an alternative: what is a business grant? Simply put, it is a sum of money given to a business for a specific purpose that does not need to be repaid. Understanding what a business grant is and how to secure one can unlock growth without debt.
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Texas 2K is a well-known event in the automotive industry, but do you know how it began? We caught up with the event owner, Peter Blach, to discuss how his hobby turned into his livelihood.
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Mike Davis is our most active member. He entered his FD in our Virtual Car Shows sponsored by SunTek and EXEDY and won over $1,000 in cash. Mike is also the owner of Full Detail Automotive, an automotive customization shop in Tampa. When Mike held his second 7's Day, covering the event was a no-brainer.
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There's a lot of separation and disrespect for others' vehicles in the car community. Car enthusiasts have forgotten that the car scene is about having fun and spending time with family and friends. Tampa's Finest is a car movement that began in Tampa more than four years ago. They aim to unite the custom car scene in Tampa and surrounding cities.
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Alley Kat Bar and 3rd Eye Promo, aka Bruce Coley, hosted their 3rd Block Party installment featuring Marley Marl & DJ Grandmaster Dee of Whodini. Due to Tropical Storm Cindy, the block party moved inside, transforming into a good old-fashioned house party. The Paid in Full crew held down the music, and Hip Hop artists Scarface and Special Ed made cameo appearances. So what’d you miss?
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What began as a simple event to promote their business and provide exposure for local DJs has grown into Houston’s largest DJ competition, Mega DJ Center’s Last DJ Standing. According to Alan Herrera of Axxis Media, the competitions consisted of four rounds on Thursday at BLU, with the fourth and final round at Brixx on Washington Avenue.
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We stopped by The Texas Hookah Lounge to check out the wide variety of shisha flavors available to patrons and those looking to replenish their supply. Hookah lovers can mix and match tobacco's different characteristics to find the perfect blend for their hookah.
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For the past six years, ordinary adults have emerged out of nowhere for an annual Halloween ritual called The Montrose Crawl. This Halloween tradition differed as adults shed the skins of their daily, mundane routines to roam Westheimer, laying waste to food and drinks. We risked our lives to capture this devastation on film because most journalists refuse to set foot in this neighborhood on Halloween.
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Exposure is a new, exciting nightlife event in Houston created by DJ Nimbus, the organizer. You may ask, “What is so exciting about this event?” As electronic dance music dominates Houston’s club scene, musical diversity is lacking. DJ Nimbus’s vision for Houston’s party-goers is a nightlife that brings together people of all races and cultures, moving to the beat of House music.
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It's not hard to find cultural events in Houston, but finding something different is challenging. PeaceUvMine, HUEston's premier music and lifestyle enhancement agency, accepted this challenge with its new event, HueMASS.
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DeKalb Market in Downtown Brooklyn turned into a time machine, transporting fun-loving attendees back to the 1970s for the Down & Derby Roller Disco. Afros, tube socks, headbands, and anything in the '70s were the dress code for the evening.
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Land lovers came by the boatloads to see all the sea life that washed up on Coney Island's beaches for the 30th Annual Mermaid Parade. Mermaids and mermen moved east on Surf Ave in a rainbow of colors, not to mention exhibitionism, during their "fish out of water" experience.
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For over 30 years, the Brooklyn ¼ Scale Drag Racing Association has held RC drag racing events at Floyd Bennett Field every Sunday. Larry, the host, explains that the rules are the same as in real drag racing, but on a smaller scale. There are test-and-tune, elimination, a Christmas Tree, and a timer to record track speed and time.
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Redhawk Native, American Arts Council, hosted the 18th annual Gateway to Nations NYC Native American Heritage Celebration at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. The festivities included Native American food, music, crafts, art, pony rides, and a live bird-of-prey exhibit.
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Paid in Full is the longest-running Hip-Hop party in Houston. The Crew consists of Mista Goodbar, DJ Nimbus, and DJ Burb.
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If you want something bad enough, get it! DJ Hypnotize envisioned a massive event featuring turntablists showcasing the art of scratching. To make his dream a reality, Hypnotize contacted us with a proposal to sponsor Skratch Fest, a DJ showcase featuring the art of scratching.
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Houston is the fourth-largest city in the US and is ripe with talent. However, its residents often take it for granted or overlook it. Talented musicians and artists have no choice but to seek opportunities elsewhere. DJ SoulOne paid his dues after over 15 years of DJing.
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Talib Kweli spoke about The People’s Champions Tour, Kendrick Lamar, Ferguson, Don Lemon, and The Wiz. We want to thank: Grandfather Cloc for conducting the interview, Steven McDaniel, aka Code Red, for your hospitality and patience, Talib Kweli for granting us the interview, NIKO IS, Ill Mannered Media for touching up the audio file, John Whaley for supplying the second camera, and Javotti Media for the opportunity.
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Skatestock is an open skate session held at the Lee and Joe Jamail Skate Park, where attendees can meet and greet skateboarding legends like Tony Alva. This massive lifestyle family event hosted hundreds of skateboarders of all ages. The vibe was incredible, and the weather couldn’t be more perfect.
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Houston has its share of magazines, but only a few spotlight young urban professionals, like Young Houston Magazine. They hosted a red carpet gala to celebrate their 5th issue (Summer 2014).
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Noon, aka Noonston TX, is a magnetic artist who began in 2005. His sound is a unique hybrid of live rock and hip hop. His love and respect for music drove him to work hard.
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That Video Mag had a chance to catch up with just a few of Houston’s most promising bodybuilders doing their thing and showing off their muscles at the Dropzone Physique Showdown 20.
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Crave comics? Love out-of-this-world sci-fi experiences? Space City Con is the event for you. Space City Con offers a haven for geeks to gather and explore the limitless world of fantasy. Since 2012, geeks of all ages have invaded Galveston to revel in their love for comics, gaming, and sci-fi.
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We want to thank everyone in Houston, Texas, who helped us succeed this year: the event organizers who granted us access; the people who trusted us enough to allow us to interview them on film; the daring and outspoken ones clearing stating their opinions; everyone who contracted us for our services; and to those who watched, shared and tweeted our videos 2013.
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Where can you buy indie arts and crafts in Houston? The Pop Shop, of course! Pop Shop Houston is a twice-yearly indie arts and Crafts Fair. It is a hub for independent artists, designers, and crafters across various disciplines. It is more than just a place to shop—it is a party with cocktails, bands, and fun activities for kids and the whole family, including shopaholics.
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Good hip-hop music has become much harder to find, and mainstream radio no longer promotes it. Welcome to the Progress Report, where hip-hop lives! Underground hip-hop stations like The Progress Report offer various benefits catering to artists and fans, and here are several:
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