The Product Biz Podcast by Monica Little Coaching
If you’re a small business owner, you might feel like you are doing everything possible to grow your business… from SEO, Etsy, Instagram, TikTok, social media, Faire, your own website, Shopify, Amazon, markets and more… but nothing seems to get you closer to actually having consistent sales, to the point that it’s hard to stay motivated and show up for your business. Maybe you feel like you might be at a place where you need some help to get to consistent sales and growth, and maybe you’re even wondering “How ELSE can I grow my business further? How do I even get in front of MORE customers?” If you can relate, then this podcast is for you. Monica Little, owner of Monica Little Coaching, is a marketing, selling and business building coach for handmade product-based business owners. After obtaining a 4-year business degree and working over 8 years in marketing, she decided to leave her corporate job to start her own organic handmade skincare small business… and ended up growing her business to multiple 6 figures through organic marketing and grit. Now she’s sharing how you, too, can grow your business and see your dreams come to life. Listen in for step-by-step tips and tricks to help you take your business to the next level so you can have more sales, more customers and more excitement in your business! Learn more at www.monicalittlecoaching.com ⓒ 2023 Monica Little Coaching
The Product Biz Podcast by Monica Little Coaching
The power of grants for small businesses with Tanisha Elder-Kirk
So many product-based business owners wonder: Are grants really worth pursuing? How do I find them? And what actually makes a grant application successful? In this episode, you'll learn from Tanisha, a grant expert with years of experience in higher education, nonprofit administration, and grant management. She helps small business owners understand the grant process so they can access free money to fuel their growth.
What you'll learn in this module:
- What a grant really is (and why it’s different from a loan)
- How to find grants—from federal and state opportunities to private organizations
- Examples of real grants that small business owners have applied for
- The grant application process—what you’ll need ready and how to build your “grant backpack”
- Why being specific and unique in your business niche makes you stand out in grant applications
- Common mistakes to avoid, especially around budgeting and justifying how funds will be used
- Best practices to increase your chances of success, including how to ask for feedback when you don’t win
Tanisha Elder-Kirk is an experienced professional specializing in strategic grant management and proposal development. With a Master’s in Public Administration, she has successfully led initiatives to secure multi-million-dollar grants and coached faculty, staff, and business owners on crafting competitive proposals. Her expertise includes developing actionable strategies for grant success, managing comprehensive budgets, and mentoring teams to ensure compliance and maximize funding opportunities for growth. Tanisha has a passion for empowering organizations with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive while navigating the complex grant landscape.
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Email Tanisha at stbgrantconsulting@gmail.com
LEARN MORE FROM MONICA LITTLE
Website: www.monicalittlecoaching.com
Instagram: @monicalittlecoaching
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