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Fund Ready

Fund Ready

Written by: GNEC Khady Ndiaye
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Welcome to Fund Ready, a podcast series brought to you by the Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation, where we prepare New Jersey small business owners to successfully raise capital from community development financial institutions and other alternative sources.© 2026 GNEC, Khady Ndiaye Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Taming the Financial Monster: Bookkeeping for Tax Season
    Feb 26 2026

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    Good bookkeeping isn’t busywork; it’s the foundation of a healthy business. In our latest Lunch and Learn session, Taherra Martin, Director of Operations at Bee Administrative Solutions, walked founders through what to do now so tax season doesn’t become a monster later.


    Follow GNEC on social media:
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    Instagram: @GNECNJ
    LinkedIn: GNEC
    Website: www.gnec.org

    As a Community Development Financial Institution, we approach lending differently than traditional financial institutions. We do not just examine and make decisions based on credit scores but specialize in ways to help clients who may have difficulty accessing capital from traditional means. We assist entrepreneurs in growing economically stable businesses by helping them secure access to funds. Additionally, we provide the resources and know-how to close the racial funding gap to help make our clients bankable.

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    45 mins
  • Is your financial house in order?
    Feb 26 2026

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    As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to focus all your energy on growing the business. Getting customers, increasing revenue, optimizing operations and managing cash flow are all critical to the day-to-day of owning a small business. However, one of the most important conversations often gets pushed aside: your personal financial health and long-term equity.


    That was the focus of Lunch & Learn featuring leaders from Prudential Financial. The discussion centered on a simple, but powerful idea: strong businesses are built by financially healthy individuals.


    Follow GNEC on social media:
    Facebook: GNEC
    Instagram: @GNECNJ
    LinkedIn: GNEC
    Website: www.gnec.org

    As a Community Development Financial Institution, we approach lending differently than traditional financial institutions. We do not just examine and make decisions based on credit scores but specialize in ways to help clients who may have difficulty accessing capital from traditional means. We assist entrepreneurs in growing economically stable businesses by helping them secure access to funds. Additionally, we provide the resources and know-how to close the racial funding gap to help make our clients bankable.

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    50 mins
  • Your Business, Your Network: How NRBP Helps You Grow
    Mar 10 2025

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    Discover how the Newark Regional Business Partnership (NRBP) helps small businesses grow! Ferlanda Fox Nixon, Esq., IOM, CAE, President & CEO of NRBP, shares insights on the Small and Emerging Business Initiative (SEBI), networking opportunities, and membership benefits. Learn how NRBP can connect you with the right resources to succeed.

    Learn more at newarkrbp.org

    As a Community Development Financial Institution, we approach lending differently than traditional financial institutions. We do not just examine and make decisions based on credit scores but specialize in ways to help clients who may have difficulty accessing capital from traditional means. We assist entrepreneurs in growing economically stable businesses by helping them secure access to funds. Additionally, we provide the resources and know-how to close the racial funding gap to help make our clients bankable.

    Follow GNEC on social media:
    Facebook: Greater Newark Enterprise Corporation
    Instagram: @GNECNJ
    LinkedIn: Greater Newark Enterprise Corporation
    Website: www.gnec.org

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    7 mins
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