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From grant programs, to support with city services, to connecting with your area’s business services manager, explore a wealth of resources designed to empower and assist small business owners – all offered for free from the Philadelphia Department of Commerce.

Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS)

Whether starting or expanding a business, the Business One-Stop Shop from the state of Pennsylvania is a useful guide to doing business in the state and provides useful information and helpful resources to help you work smart and live happy.

Philadelphia Department of Commerce

From grant programs, to support with city services, to connecting with your area’s business services manager, explore a wealth of resources designed to empower and assist small business owners – all offered for free from the Commerce Department

Articles & Blog Posts

Financial Planning for Black Business Owners – Zenith Wealth Partners shares resources for business owners, including this recorded webinar for those who want to enhance their financial awareness. Key topics include budgeting, KPIs, taxes, and retirement planning. Learn More

Business Owner Checklist – This checklist from Zenith Wealth Partners is meticulously crafted to help entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of business management, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. Learn More

Latest Grants, Programs and Resources for Small business – The City of Philadelphia provide a resource where they share grant opportunities from local and national sponsors. Learn More

How to Manage all City Taxes for Your Business in one site – learn where to view, file and pay all Philadelphia City taxes and fees in one location. Learn More

Six Emergency Preparedness Tips for Local Businesses – the City of Philadelphia provides a guide in case of emergencies or crises. Learn More

Other Grant Resources

  • Hello Alice – Discover small business grants for every stage of your small business adventure, recommended based on your unique profile and delivered to your inbox weekly
  • PA CDFI Network – This program aims at supporting socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own at least a 51% interest and control management and daily business operations and meet the definition of “targeted population” as defined by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
  • JVS Fund for Women – The goal is to assist women-led enterprises to mature and grow by providing a source of capital to women growth enterprises, leveraging the experience of established women leaders to provide consulting and advisory services, and connecting women CEOs to resources to accelerate their growth.

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Are you a passionate fan of the small businesses that make Philadelphia home? We want to talk! Apply on LinkedIn.


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Are you a passionate fan of the small businesses that make Philadelphia home? We want to talk! Apply on LinkedIn.



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Small business owners: What have been your successes and challenges this year, and what is your outlook for the future?

The Federal Reserve is seeking your feedback in this year’s Small Business Credit Survey. Join the thousands of for-profit small businesses who complete the survey to voice what you are experiencing. Survey closes November 1; link in bio.

#SmallBusinessCreditSurvey #SmallBusiness #federalreserve


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Small business owners: What have been your successes and challenges this year, and what is your outlook for the future? The Federal Reserve is seeking your feedback in this year’s Small Business Credit Survey. Join the thousands of for-profit small businesses who complete the survey to voice what you are experiencing. Survey closes November 1; link in bio. #SmallBusinessCreditSurvey #SmallBusiness #federalreserve

The Federal Reserve is seeking your feedback in this year’s Small Business Credit Survey. Join the thousands of for-profit small businesses who complete the survey to voice what you are experiencing. Survey closes November 1; link in bio.

#SmallBusinessCreditSurvey #SmallBusiness #federalreserve

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The Fall Stabilization Grant Cycle is open! Stabilization Grants support projects that will help a business overcome an obstacle limiting its ability to operate at full capacity or help a business to grow. Read more on our website and apply using the link in bio! The application closes September 30th.


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The Fall Stabilization Grant Cycle is open! Stabilization Grants support projects that will help a business overcome an obstacle limiting its ability to operate at full capacity or help a business to grow. Read more on our website and apply using the link in bio! The application closes September 30th.



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We are excited to announce that the Spring cycle of our ‘2024 Stabilization Grant Program’ is now live!

Stabilization Grants provide funding of up to $10,000 to help a business stabilize in the face of adversity, take advantage of an opportunity to grow, or increase profitability.

Visit merchantsfund.org/grants/stabilization for more info and when you’re ready to apply, click the link in our bio!

#phillysupportphilly #phillymerchants #phillysmallbusiness


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We are excited to announce that the Spring cycle of our ‘2024 Stabilization Grant Program’ is now live! Stabilization Grants provide funding of up to $10,000 to help a business stabilize in the face of adversity, take advantage of an opportunity to grow, or increase profitability. Visit merchantsfund.org/grants/stabilization for more info and when you’re ready to apply, click the link in our bio! #phillysupportphilly #phillymerchants #phillysmallbusiness

Stabilization Grants provide funding of up to $10,000 to help a business stabilize in the face of adversity, take advantage of an opportunity to grow, or increase profitability.

Visit merchantsfund.org/grants/stabilization for more info and when you’re ready to apply, click the link in our bio!

#phillysupportphilly #phillymerchants #phillysmallbusiness

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Vientiane Cafe is known to locals as a Lao and Thai fusion restaurant. Established in 2002, it became the first restaurant in the Philadelphia area to offer Lao dishes with a twist. The bistro’s rich history combined with their commitment to utilize their grant to improve their business and the community around them earns them this week’s inspiring grantee spotlight.
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#smallbusiness #phillymerchants #smallbusinessupport #equitableaccess #diverseentrepreneurs
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Check out @vientianebistro at their West Philly and Kensington locations to see for yourself how this inspiring grantee continues to thrive.


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Vientiane Cafe is known to locals as a Lao and Thai fusion restaurant. Established in 2002, it became the first restaurant in the Philadelphia area to offer Lao dishes with a twist. The bistro’s rich history combined with their commitment to utilize their grant to improve their business and the community around them earns them this week’s inspiring grantee spotlight. . . . #smallbusiness #phillymerchants #smallbusinessupport #equitableaccess #diverseentrepreneurs . . . Check out @vientianebistro at their West Philly and Kensington locations to see for yourself how this inspiring grantee continues to thrive.



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