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Small business growth does not start with having all the answers. It starts with asking the right questions.

At the 2026 KNOW Summit, TAP CEO Jane Veron shared an important message for entrepreneurs: there is no shame in asking for help. From understanding cash flow and personal credit to choosing the right type of funding, sustainable growth begins with trusted guidance, financial readiness and support.

At TAP, we help small business owners make their numbers their friends through free financial coaching, marketing guidance and hands-on mentorship designed to build stronger, more resilient businesses.

Because capital alone is not enough. Confidence, preparation and community matter too.

🔗 Read more through the link in our bio.

#SmallBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessSupport #FinancialHealth BusinessGrowth Leadership Mentorship EconomicOpportunity TheAccelerationProject

Small businesses power our communities, create jobs and drive economic growth. But growth takes more than ambition. Every business needs the right support to thrive.

In a recent feature with citybiz, TAP Co-Founder and CEO Jane Veron shared why TAP exists and what meaningful support for under-resourced entrepreneurs looks like in practice.

Here’s the impact:

• $10 economic impact for every $1 invested in TAP
• 92% business survival rate after TAP engagement
• 90% of clients create or preserve jobs
• 11,900+ customized engagements delivered since 2012

This is why we do the work every day.

Thank you to citybiz and Co-Publisher Win Warfield for highlighting the importance of investing in small business owners and the organizations working alongside them.

🔗 Read the full Q&A at the link in our bio.

#TheAccelerationProject #SmallBusiness #EconomicEmpowerment #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessSupport #GenerationalWealth #TAPImpact

“Capital alone is not enough to drive sustainable growth for small business owners.”

This National Small Business Month, our CEO Jane Veron shares why long-term success requires more than funding alone. In her latest interview with Authority Magazine, Jane discusses how TAP supports under-resourced entrepreneurs through expert advising, practical tools and strategic guidance that help businesses grow sustainably.

🔗 Read the full interview at the link in bio.

#NationalSmallBusinessMonth #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessSupport #EconomicOpportunity #BusinessGrowth #TheAccelerationProject

Exciting news! TAP is now on Substack.

In her first Substack article for National Small Business Month, TAP CEO Jane Veron explores why capital alone is not enough for long-term success. Financial readiness, trusted guidance and strategic planning all play a critical role in helping entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses.

At TAP, this is at the center of our work. Through expert advising and programs like EDGE, we help small business owners strengthen their financial foundations, make informed decisions and build businesses that can support families and communities for years to come.

🔗 Read Jane’s full article and subscribe to our Substack at the link in our bio.

#NationalSmallBusinessMonth #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessSupport #EconomicEmpowerment #TheAccelerationProject #FinancialReadiness #BusinessGrowth #CommunityImpact #Entrepreneurs

In April, our President’s Council showed up in a big way for our Spring for Small Business® Benefit.

The night before the event, members came together for a networking and professional development session hosted by TAP consultant Jen Jacobs. It was a reminder of what makes this community so special: a space rooted in both giving and receiving. Members share their expertise and networks to support TAP’s mission, while also building meaningful relationships and learning from one another.

The following evening, many joined us again at Spring for Small Business®, standing alongside small business owners, volunteers, partners and supporters who make this work possible.

Our councils play a key role in expanding TAP’s impact by bringing together passionate professionals committed to strengthening small businesses and the communities they serve.

Interested in getting involved with our President's Council? Email nataliaa@theaccelerationproject.org

#TheAccelerationProject #SpringForSmallBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport #Entrepreneurship #CommunityImpact #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #Leadership #NonprofitWork #SupportSmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #WomenInBusiness #SocialImpact

In April, our President’s Council showed up in a big way for our Spring for Small Business® Benefit.

The night before the event, members came together for a networking and professional development session hosted by TAP consultant Jen Jacobs. It was a reminder of what makes this community so special: a space rooted in both giving and receiving. Members share their expertise and networks to support TAP’s mission, while also building meaningful relationships and learning from one another.

The following evening, many joined us again at Spring for Small Business®, standing alongside small business owners, volunteers, partners and supporters who make this work possible.

Our councils play a key role in expanding TAP’s impact by bringing together passionate professionals committed to strengthening small businesses and the communities they serve.

Interested in getting involved with our President's Council? Email nataliaa@theaccelerationproject.org

#TheAccelerationProject #SpringForSmallBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport #Entrepreneurship #CommunityImpact #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #Leadership #NonprofitWork #SupportSmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #WomenInBusiness #SocialImpact

In April, our President’s Council showed up in a big way for our Spring for Small Business® Benefit.

The night before the event, members came together for a networking and professional development session hosted by TAP consultant Jen Jacobs. It was a reminder of what makes this community so special: a space rooted in both giving and receiving. Members share their expertise and networks to support TAP’s mission, while also building meaningful relationships and learning from one another.

The following evening, many joined us again at Spring for Small Business®, standing alongside small business owners, volunteers, partners and supporters who make this work possible.

Our councils play a key role in expanding TAP’s impact by bringing together passionate professionals committed to strengthening small businesses and the communities they serve.

Interested in getting involved with our President's Council? Email nataliaa@theaccelerationproject.org

#TheAccelerationProject #SpringForSmallBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport #Entrepreneurship #CommunityImpact #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #Leadership #NonprofitWork #SupportSmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #WomenInBusiness #SocialImpact

#SuccessStory: Xist Publishing

Calee Lee, founder of Xist Publishing, a woman-owned children’s publishing company based in Rosenberg Texas, joined TAP’s Deep Dive program to bring more structure and strategy to her business after over a decade of growth. With a creative background and no formal business training, she was looking for guidance on how to move forward more intentionally.

Through one-on-one advising, Calee worked with TAP consultants Joan Kantor and Kelvin Leung to strengthen her financial systems and identify the most impactful paths for growth. Together, they focused on clarifying revenue streams and building a more focused marketing approach to support long-term sustainability.

With a clearer direction and stronger foundation in place, Calee is continuing to grow Xist Publishing in a more strategic and sustainable way.

Looking to strengthen your business? Apply for free 1:1 advising through the link in our bio.

#SmallBusinessSuccess #WomenEntrepreneurs #Publishing #EntrepreneurJourney #BusinessGrowth #CommunityImpact #TAPCommunity

Looking back on Spring for Small Business® 2026, it’s the moments in between that stay with us.

Meeting mentors face to face.
Hearing the excitement from small business owners.
Seeing a room full of people who believe in what’s possible.

This year was about connection, community and the power of showing up for one another. And we’re just getting started.

To keep this impact going and support more entrepreneurs, make your gift by May 15.

🔗 Donate today at the link in our bio.

#SpringForSmallBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport #Entrepreneurs #CommunityImpact #GiveBack

“It feels very supported, I feel very supported.”

Meet Symone Gates, founder of Fine Roots and a member of TAP’s 2025 Small Group Coaching. Her words capture what this community makes possible: real support, real growth, and real impact for small business owners.

The work continues beyond Spring for Small Business® 2026. Donate by May 15 to help us keep supporting entrepreneurs like Symone and expand this impact even further.

🔗 Link in bio to give.

#SpringForSmallBusiness #SupportSmallBusiness #TheAccelerationProject #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessGrowth #GiveBack

What does resilient leadership really look like right now?

In our latest Q&A, Matt Nord (Co-Head of Equity & Head of Hybrid at Apollo Global Management and TAP’s 2026 Spring Benefit Honoree) sits down with TAP CEO Jane Veron to talk about navigating uncertainty, complexity and rapid change.

Here’s what stood out:
• Adaptability isn’t optional anymore; it’s essential
• Hybrid capital is opening new doors for entrepreneurs
• Inflation continues to shape pricing and margins
• Strong partnerships are built on shared values
• Education plays a lasting role in shaping leadership paths

🔗 Read the full conversation at the link in bio.

#Leadership #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship #EconomicOutlook #PrivateEquity #SmallBusiness #Innovation

One week ago, Spring for Small Business® 2026 brought together an incredible community to celebrate growth, resilience and what it really takes to transform a business.

From the butterfly theme to the emotion in the room, the night reflected a powerful truth: transformation takes time, belief and the right support.

Using TAP data alongside research from The Bridgespan Group, we’re reminded that every $1 invested in TAP generates $10 in economic impact through revenue growth, job creation and stronger local economies.

The energy was emotional, joyful and deeply inspiring.

We honored leaders, celebrated dedicated consultants, and recognized an outstanding small business owner whose journey embodies what’s possible with the right guidance.

The TAP Showcase brought our mission to life through the entrepreneurs and businesses at the heart of this work.

With gratitude to our sponsors and everyone who made the evening possible.

We’re still carrying the energy from that night and even more committed to what comes next.

🔗 Watch the full highlights video at the link in our bio.

#SpringforSmallBusiness #SmallBusinessOwners #CommunityImpact #SharedPurpose #Opportunity

Our CEO, Jane Veron, has been recognized as a 2026 100 Women to KNOW in America honoree, a national distinction celebrating leaders making a meaningful impact across industries.

This recognition reflects not only Jane’s leadership, but the work happening every day at TAP to support small business owners with the strategic guidance they need to grow and thrive.

We’re proud to see Jane’s voice and TAP’s mission continue to be elevated on a national stage.

🔗 Read more about the award at the link in our bio.

#TAPintheNews #WomenToKnow #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Impact

TAP CEO Jane Veron recently joined the @iliveheremedia podcast with Jim Jockle to talk about how TAP supports small business owners with no-cost, high-caliber coaching.

She shares TAP’s origin story, why guidance matters as much as capital, insights on the Citi Foundation-supported EDGE program for Westchester entrepreneurs and TAP’s 10:1 social return on investment validated by The Bridgespan Group.

🔗 Listen to the full episode at the link in bio.

#SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #EconomicEmpowerment #NonprofitImpact #Coaching #Mentorship #FinancialHealth #WestchesterNY #SocialImpact #WomenInBusiness #Leadership