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We are so proud to partner with the Shorty Awards for the second year of our Elevate Creatives Fund, a competition dedicated to honoring creative entrepreneurs, and innovative, impactful digital and social content! This year’s recipients are all purpose-driven small business owners who are making a meaningful impact in their communities. From accessibility in fitness to climate change awareness to empowering women in fintech, the projects they’re working on will break barriers in their respective fields. Congrats to our Elevate Creatives Fund 2024 recipients: Nicole Casperson, founder and CEO of Fintech Is Femme; Jason Hoang, founder and creator of the Access Fit app; Lachi ♫, founder of RAMPD; Nuria Madrenas, founder of Tacit; Peter O'Hara, cinematographer and photographer; Jacob Simon, founder of Climativity. Also, a huge thank you to all 1,228 shortlisted applicants who took the time to apply. Hit the link to learn about our recipients and the amazing work they’re doing for their communities and how the Elevate Creatives Fund will help further their efforts, as well as the shortlist of creative entrepreneurs who left us feeling so inspired! https://lnkd.in/gmQ_H-hu #HowIWave #FindYourThrive #ShortyAwards #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessTips #Entrepreneur #Creators #SmallBusinessOwners #SmallBusinessFund #SupportSmallBusinesses

Here’s to supporting Black business owners and creators, any and every month. 💙 Swipe through to learn about a few of our faves, and shout out yours in the comments!

Is running a small business just as hard as (or even harder than) working a 9 to 5? 👀 We asked business owners @josepharujo @imtiffanyyu @realgirlproject for their thoughts, and got a resounding ‘AGREE’. What do you think? Comment below to let us know!

Closing the gap not only this month, but beyond 🤝📈 Every thriving Black-owned business is a testament to resilience, but the stats also reveal where more support is needed. Swipe to learn more. #HowIWave #FindYourThrive #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwner #blackownedbusiness #blackownedandoperated #blackhistorymonth #supportblackownedbusinesses #supportblackbusiness

This one’s for all our business-minded lovebirds! 🥰 In honor of Valentine’s Day, we sat down with Chelsey Burnside and Cainan Querido—real-life couple and business partners at Academy Inc.—to get their insight on going into business with your S.O. 💕 #HowIWave #FindYourThrive #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessTips #SmallBusinessAdvice #Entrepreneur #SmallBusinessProblems #SmallBusinessOwner

We’ve probably all heard the same money advice echoed over and over again: ”Use the 50/30/20 method”, “Pay off your smallest debts first”, or “Skip your morning coffee shop visit”. But do these money management strategies still work in 2025? We asked a Wave advisor to find out.

Shining a spotlight on the incredible Black-owned and operated businesses in our community! 💙Swipe through for a few of our faves, and tag yours in the comments to keep the love going.

Splitting transactions on Wave is as easy as clicking a button. Take it from Toronto-based photographer and videographer, Tru Williams (@trucreates), who sat down with us to share why this is her favorite feature—especially for tax season 😏🙌

Nearly 50% of business owners will experience burnout in their entrepreneurial journey, according to a recent study by Forbes. In my own experience, I know that a big cause of stress when running a business is not having repeatable, efficient processes. @wave_hq is a tool I use to create invoices, track expenses, and stay on top of my books, and has helped me build a sustainable routine in my business. To learn more about their services, check out @wave_hq or visit waveapps.com. #sponsored #wavepartner #howiwave

From climate anxiety to action—Jacob Simon, founder of Climativity and recipient of Shorty Awards's 2024 Elevate Creatives Fund, isn't just talking about climate change, he's 🌟doing🌟 something about it. Based in Brooklyn, Jacob is an environmental communicator who amplifies the stories of those tackling environmental issues. His ultimate goal? To combat the overwhelming ‘doom and gloom’ narrative around climate change, and show people that making a difference (even a small one) is possible. 🌎 Swipe for more on his story.