In this episode of Small Bees Catalyst, host Ayisat Abilogun introduces the show and shares her extensive experience in entrepreneurship and economic development. She discusses upcoming changes to the show, including the introduction of grant opportunities and a focus on economic development organizations. Ayisat shares about a new series and emphasizes the importance of building an inclusive ecosystem to support entrepreneurs, particularly in Texas, to help them thrive and overcome the challenges faced by small businesses.

Have a prosperous and joyous 2025 from the Small Biz Catalyst team.
Happy New Year!

Takeaways

• Ayisat Abilogun is a certified entrepreneurship development professional who has supported over 20,000 individuals and entrepreneurs.
• Understanding the challenges of starting and running a business is crucial.
• New initiatives will include grant opportunities for businesses.
• Highlighting economic development organizations will connect entrepreneurs to resources.
• The inclusive ecosystem hub aims to support Texas businesses.
• Many small businesses struggle to survive beyond five years.
• The goal is to reverse the statistics on small business failures.
• Community engagement is vital for the success of Small Biz Catalyst.
• A prosperous and joyous 2025 is wished for the community.

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