Black History Month: Honoring Resilience While Building Financial Power
Black History Month is a time to recognize the resilience, innovation, and determination that have long defined Black entrepreneurship. From historic main streets to today’s fast-growing startups, Black business owners continue to build, lead, and create opportunity in their communities. Yet the opportunity to expand access and close longstanding gaps remains just as important. Recent U.S. Census Bureau data shows 3.4% of employer businesses and 14.4% of nonemployer businesses are black or African-American-owned.
At the same time, running a business can feel isolating, especially for entrepreneurs from historically excluded communities. The pressure to navigate funding, credit, and cash flow is not just technical, it is deeply personal. Every loan application, every budget revision, every hard financial conversation reflects persistence and grit. No successful business is built alone. Behind the scenes, there is always a network of advisors, educators, peers, and mission-driven lenders helping translate complexity into clarity.
That is where trusted support matters. At B:Side Fund, we believe entrepreneurs deserve straightforward information, transparent systems, and guidance grounded in respect to help create an even playing field. That's why a quarter of our loans are to BIPOC-owned businesses. Through partnerships with expert organizations, free monthly webinars, and practical education offered through B:Side University, we are committed to equipping business owners with the tools to make confident decisions. This Black History Month, we celebrate the legacy of Black entrepreneurship and remain focused on a future where every small business owner is met with the opportunity and support they deserve. You do not have to navigate this journey alone.
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