Numbers released Friday showed that national #inflation has hit a nearly 40-year high. Mountain small businesses have felt the impacts. It's been one thing after another: the COVID-19 pandemic, workforce shortage, supply chain issues & now this. wlos.com/news/local/sma…

The Hometown #Revitalization program was announced in April and stated that 20 counties would be selected for a total of $500,000, however, the overwhelming need and quality of applications caused Duke Energy to expand its parameters. Read more: newsobserver.com/news/article25…

Christmas & New Year are the perfect time for reflection. Business owners & #entrepreneurs should take this time to look back. The holiday season gives entrepreneurs a rare moment when they can pause, enjoy the festivities & spend time with family. supportedly.com/podcasts/a-ver…

A 10-year-old NC girl's lemonade stand has grown into a full-fledged business. We love to see such a young entrepreneur make such big strides! 🎉 #NCBusiness #YoungEntrepreneur cbs17.com/news/north-car…

Have you refreshed your #BusinessPlan yet? Although it's highly unlikely your planning addressed COVID-19 specifically when you started your #SmallBusiness, you can re-assess & change course now for the best chance at coming out intact in 2022. supportedly.com/blog/covid-19-…

The N.C. Department of Revenue is now accepting applications for Business Recovery Grants. Hurry and get your applications in because the application period closes January 31, 2022. #NCGrant #SmallBusinessGrant iredellfreenews.com/news-features/…

2022 is only a day away. This year, we're making rituals (not resolutions). Studies show 80% of #NewYearsResolutions fail. Why? Because we set vague, unrealistic goals that we're actually scared of and resistant to achieving. Learn more: supportedly.com/blog/move-over…

To make it as an entrepreneur, you need grit & gumption along with several other traits. Follow along with us this week as we share with you the 6 Traits #Entrepreneurs Out There Crushin' It All Share. Want to know them now? Check out our blog: supportedly.com/blog/the-6-tra…

If you lined up all the successful entrepreneurs who've made it (and ever will), you'd find a set of characteristics that they all share, including this one: 1. Take ownership of their own lives. ⚡️ Successful entrepreneurs believe in their ability to... supportedly.com

You can develop the characteristics that will help you succeed. One of these characteristics is none other than: 2. Self-motivation. 💪 Successful entrepreneurs have compelling goals that keep them future-focused and driven to chase what's around the corner.

While it's true some people might be born with more of these entrepreneurial traits than others (hello, Steve Jobs!), they can all be cultivated, including: 3. Resiliency & resourcefulness. 🍃 Entrepreneurs tend to have an optimistic interpretation of adverse events and see....

To make it as an entrepreneur, you need a few traits, including: 4. Endless curiosity. 🐱 Entrepreneurs are lifelong knowledge seekers who continually test ideas and cultivate critical thinking. "What's another way of looking at this?" asks a successful entrepreneur.

Guts, glory, and what else makes an entrepreneur? You also need to... 5. Be Creative. 🎨 From new ideas and ways to doing things to bigger-picture thinking and problem solving, creativity shapes their possibilities.

And to finish off our series sharing the 6 traits entrepreneurs out there crushin' it all share, successful entrepreneurs must... 6. Know Their Limitations. 💡 Perhaps most importantly of all, they don't go it alone. They surround themselves with a co... supportedly.com/blog/the-6-tra…

#NCIDEAMICRO and #NCIDEASEED grant applicant #TipOfTheDay: Be clear and concise. Quality > Quantity. Apply by 8/29 at 5:00pm EST at ncidea.org/fall-2022/

Thanks for grabbing this shot Nathan Ramsey ! It was great seeing you today and thank you to Dogwood Health Trust for hosting!

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the Summit!

Last day to register for the NC IDEA Ecosystem Summit is tomorrow! We’re excited to see our fellow ESOs - if you don’t have your ticket…srsly why not? Snag it NOW!! ncidea.org/summit/

Great summary of this year's NC IDEA #Entrepreneurship #Ecosystem Summit. Thanks to everyone for joining us and to everyone doing the hard work! Congrats to the grant winners! Opinion: To Be Rather Than To Seem, Y'all WRAL TechWire by Jim R. Roberts wraltechwire.com/2022/11/16/gue…

Fellow Latinos: @NCRuralCenter will be hosting its annual Rural Summit in #RaleighNC in 03/2023. One of the best in #NorthCarolina. If you have an idea for a breakout session, this is your chance to submit a proposal. We need more diverse perspectives: tinyurl.com/4e74pmn6