Kiva US Small Business Support

Free services to enhance your business and learn entrepreneur skills!

How can Kiva support your business beyond a loan?

Kiva supports entrepreneurs beyond business loans. Kiva US is partnering with digital-first Technical Assistance (TA) providers to bring customized business courses, coaching, and community to our borrowers and applicants.

If you are already working with one of Kiva’s amazing Hubs, please reach out to your Capital Access Manager first.

Choose the path of entrepreneurship education that’s right for you.

All services are FREE.

  • Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

    Verizon Small Business Digital Ready was developed in partnership with small business owners like you, who understand what it takes to succeed in the digital economy.

    The platform is simple to use with personalized learning plans, live coaching from experts and networking opportunities with diverse, industry-specific businesses.

    Platform users will also be eligible to apply for grant funding exclusive to users of Verizon Small Business Digital Ready.

    Register here

  • Start Small Think Big

    Start Small Think Big (SSTB) connects small business owners to their network of professionals who provide deep expertise in three areas: 1. legal, 2. finance, and 3. marketing.

    SSTB provides free 1:1 short and longer-term support customized to your business needs as well as free small business live webinars.

    Apply here

  • Venturize

    Venturize.org is a free online resource hub for small business owners like you that need help accessing tools and information to sustain and grow your business. Venturize offers unbiased education and resources to help bolster businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic and empower you to make informed financing decisions. Venturize is not a lender—but a program from nonprofit organization Small Business Majority.

    Learn more here

  • SCORE For The Life of Your Business

    SCORE offers various on-demand courses and topics for businesses at all stages. Some of the topics include:

    • Starting Your Business

    • Finding Funding

    • Accounting, Insurance, and Legal Considerations

    • Marketing Your Business

    • & More!

    It is free to access and the variety of courses will support you no matter where you are in your business!

    Learn More

  • US Small Business Administration

    The US Small Business Administration (SBA) is a government independent agency that recognizes the importance of small business in the US.

    They offer free courses in a variety of topics from the planning phases of a business to growing a successful business. They also offer free courses geared towards woman-owned businesses!

    Learn More

  • Centro Community Partners - Centro Business Planning App

    Centro Community Partners is one of Kiva’s Hubs that supports borrowers in Oakland, CA. Centro recently launched an app for all Kiva borrowers to use to help plan their businesses.

    This app includes a guided step-by-step process to create a business plan that will help keep your business organized!

    Learn More

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