“How do you foster innovation within a tech startup?” Here’s what Young Entrepreneur Council community members had to say: 1. Hire a Diverse Team “Fostering innovation in a tech startup requires creating an environment where creativity, collaboration, and calculated risk-taking are encouraged. First, prioritize hiring a diverse team with varied perspectives and skill sets, as…

A federal court in the Northern District of Illinois has permanently enjoined Sir Michael Joseph Davenport, a tax preparer from Joliet, Illinois, and his company, My Unity Tax Financial & Tax Preparation LLC (My Unity Tax), from preparing federal tax returns for others. Davenport is also barred from owning or operating any tax return preparation…

Many interested entrepreneurs dream of setting up their own franchise. That’s because it’s a highly lucrative avenue – one that lets them leverage an existing brand’s equity to win. But the challenges of running successful franchise businesses often take the majority of them by surprise. Do Franchise Owners Face Challenges? On the surface, owning a…

Vermont-based businesses and organizations in agriculture, forestry, food, beverage, and fiber industries are invited to apply for Service Provider & Producer Association Grants aimed at supporting their business initiatives. With up to $370,000 available in total funding, grant amounts range from $10,000 to $25,000 for pilot projects serving a specific region of Vermont, and $25,000…

The City of Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) has announced the launch of the Virginia Beach Small Business Grant Program, aimed at providing financial support to eligible small businesses in the city. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to qualifying businesses, including those that are small, women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, or disabled veteran-owned. Administered…

SCORE has announced the winners of its 60th Anniversary Virtual Pitch Competition. Held from September 17-19, the virtual event is part of a series of five competitions taking place nationwide to mark SCORE’s milestone anniversary. The competition allows entrepreneurs to showcase their business skills to industry experts, win funding, and gain valuable mentorship at no…