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This episode profiles Unwaste LLC and Owner Lauren Latimosa, a finalist in the NJ SCORE Pitch Contest 2023.

This episode features The Culinary Curate and Owner Charmaine DaCosta, a finalist in the SCORE NJ Pitch Contest 2023.

Crowdfunding is a new source of business funding as well as a way to get pre-sales of your products. This is a new and fast growing area that allows small businesses and average investors to get involved in an area that was previously open only to very large businesses and wealthy investors. Find out how crowdfunding works and if it is right for you. We will review and compare the five forms of crowdfunding and also compare crowdfunding to traditional methods of financing.

The methods discussed will include:

• Donation-based Crowdfunding

You want to start a business but need to understand funding? This workshop covers EVERYTHING about funding!

Money Magic is a workshop designed to help you bring more money into your life and business.

Trying to start a business, find more customers, money, or get your business under control?

Meet an experienced business professional for free, confidential, mentoring from SCORE

Ryan will explain how a home equity line of credit might be a way to fund a new business when other options are limited and answer your questions.

Learn how to manage cash flow and credit for your business. Ryan defines three types of cash flow and discusses solutions and potential loans to meet your credit needs.