Introduction: The Lifeblood of Business Growth Access to capital is the number-one growth impediment for small businesses—period. If you’re a small business owner, you already know how crucial financing is to unlock opportunities, fuel expansion, and create jobs. But for minority-owned enterprises—especially those in underserved communities—the hurdles to securing affordable financing are even steeper. At Damien Mgt Company, based in Silver Spring, MD, we see firsthand how addressing this cap...

Access to Capital: The Biggest Barrier—and Opportunity—for Minority and Global Small Businesses