The nonprofit lender LiftFund is offering a step-by-step checklist for starting a business. Join LiftFund online on Tuesday, July 11, 2025, to learn how to set up your new business and get the tools for business growth and success.
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REAP Program Guarantees Small-Business Loans
The Rural Energy for America Program helps agricultural entities and rural small businesses develop renewable energy systems or implement energy efficiency upgrades by making capital available. While the grant-making portion of REAP is closed until at least October 1, 2025 (and perhaps longer depending on Congressional funding), the loan portion of the program is open and accepting applications on an ongoing basis.
Continue readingSpecial Assistance for Rural Businesses
Entrepreneurs and business owners in rural areas can get business assistance from the nonprofit organization Rural Community Assistance Corporation. The nonprofit lender, known as RCAC, offers workshops, business consulting, and loans to entrepreneurs and businesses in western communities with less than 50,000 people.
Continue readingLearn About SBA Microloans
New and aspiring business owners can learn about SBA microloans and small business loans offered by the nonprofit lender and business development organization WESST on June 26, 2025. The workshop is offered online or in person at the WESST Enterprise Center, 609 Broadway NE in Albuquerque.
Continue readingWhat Price Should I Charge?
New business owners often wonder, “What price should I charge for my product?” It’s a good question, and it takes time to answer. Pricing is both an art and a science.
Continue readingMeat Processors Targeted for Assistance
Do you make beef jerky at home? Or maybe homemade sausage in your garage? Aspiring meat processing entrepreneurs can get business assistance and loan advice from the Biz Sprint program Arrowhead Center.
Continue readingGet Up to Speed on GRT and Business Taxes
Unlike many states that require businesses to collect a tax on products sold (referred to as a sales tax), New Mexico imposes the state’s Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) that must be collected on the sale of products AND services. Sell advice or IT services, even if you don’t sell a tangible product? New Mexico’s GRT must be added to the amount your client will pay.
Continue readingBusiness Grants Exist and Money is Available
New business owners often ask if they can get a grant to fund their startup. Money is never free, but a few available business grants only require the time it takes to fill out an application.
Continue readingConferences Offer Business Resources, Loans, and Networking
Several June and July conferences aim to offer networking opportunities and equip participants with knowledge about business resources and available capital, including loans and grants. The nonprofit lender and business development organization WESST is offering a half-day Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference in collaboration with Arrowhead Center at NMSU on July 18. The Atomic 66 Convergence of Space, Art, Tech, and Culture takes place June 10 to 13, and the Women Veterans Conference is June 14, 2025.
Continue readingPrepare for a Small Business Loan
Clearinghouse CDFI is hosting a webinar at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, to help businesses, developers, and nonprofit organizations prepare to apply for a small-business loan.
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