Small Biz Catalyst
Hello and welcome to Small Biz Catalysts. This show is for struggling small business owners who want to be able to earn a consistent 6 figure salary from their businesses and the economic development professionals who support them.
Explore with us as we delve into innovative strategies, success stories and actionable insights to empower small businesses as catalysts for economic resilience.
Your host, Ayisat Abilogun is a Certified Entrepreneurship Development Professional and the CEO of Financial Leadership Club of America.
Ayisat loves helping small business owners stay resilient so that their business can move past stagnation to growth phase.
In the last 5 years, Ayisat has empowered over 20,000 students and business owner through financial leadership courses, workshops and curriculum.
Let's help your business move from wistful to wellspring.
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Small Biz Catalyst
Tariffs & Your Small Business: What You Need to Know Right Now #65
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Tariffs are no longer just an economic headline. They're showing up in your invoices, your vendor conversations, and your cash flow right now. In this solo deep-dive, host Ayisat Abilogun breaks down exactly what the current tariff landscape means for small businesses, shares the real numbers behind the impact, and delivers 5 strategic moves you can take this week whether you run a product-based or service-based business.
Plus, this week's Catalyst Grant Minute spotlights a $20,000 grant opportunity with a fast-approaching deadline.
Resources: THIS WEEK'S GRANT SPOTLIGHT
Intuit QuickBooks + Mailchimp Small Business Hero Program
Maximum Grant: $20,000 per winner
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Who Can Apply: U.S. small business owners aged 18+ who demonstrate courage, perseverance, and integrity. 3 winners chosen per quarter.
Find it at: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/offers/small-business-hero-program/
Learn more at Resources | Small Biz Catalyst
