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Current Grant & Loan Opportunities
A current roundup of rare, actually-worth-your-time grants and funding opportunities, with clear guidance to help you apply strategically and make the most of what’s available.
Free and Low-Cost Certifications Every Female Business Owner Should Know About
A smart reminder that some of the most valuable business credentials and skill-building resources are already available to you for free, if you know where to look.
When Your Business Grows Faster Than Your Systems
A clear, practical look at why your business can feel harder as it grows and the simple places you can consider systems to make it run more smoothly.
Pull Up a Chair: Inside Vested’s New Podcast
A closer look at Vested’s new podcast, Same Table, and what happens when women in the same industry choose conversation over competition.
What Happens After the Dream Changes
Two women business owners share the honest reality behind closing a business, and what they discovered about resilience, identity, and moving forward when a dream changes.
The Power of Supporting Women-Owned Businesses
The quiet referrals, thoughtful comments, and simple introductions that keep women owned businesses moving forward.
A Letter from the CEO: A Spring Rooted in Hope
In a season shaped by uncertainty, this spring reflection explores what it means to keep building, connecting, and showing up as women, founders, and humans figuring it out in real time.
3 Powerhouse Panel Lessons I’m Still Thinking About
Three Powerhouse Panel lessons that rethink purpose, profit, and people in business.
We’re Done Competing. Here’s What We’re Doing Instead.
Why Vested and Spokane Lady Boss are choosing collaboration over competition and what becomes possible when women build community instead of racing for limited space.
Uplifting Black Woman-Owned Businesses
A look at how to meaningfully support Black women owned businesses through consistent action, shared resources, and long term community investment beyond performative gestures.
What the Lunar Zodiac Can Teach You About Your Business
After a year of quiet refinement and letting go, the Year of the Horse reflects a season where momentum becomes visible again.
The Powerhouse Panel Returns
A closer look at the women behind the 2026 Powerhouse Panel and the experiences shaping their businesses.
Where Ambition Meets Community
A rare opportunity to join the Vested VIP is here. For the first time in a year, limited spots are now open to access our most intimate experiences, priority perks, and elevated support for women ready to grow with intention.
Vested Wrapped: A Look Back at 2025
Vested Wrapped is here. A look back at the growth, connection, and impact this community created in 2025, and a glimpse at what we’re building together in the year ahead.
The 2025 Woman-Owned Holiday Gift Guide
Thoughtful gifting begins here. Explore a collection of woman owned brands and businesses, each offering something special for the season and supporting the women who make our community stronger.
The Vested Membership Makeover
A full breakdown of Vested’s 2026 membership updates, featuring new benefits, pricing changes, and expanded opportunities for female founders.
Set the Table for 2026: Strategic Moves Every CEO Should Make Before December 31
Now’s the time to reflect, refine, and realign. These smart year-end strategies will help you enter 2026 clear, confident, and ready to scale with intention.
Holiday Magic Meets Marketing Strategy
This season, skip the generic “thank you” posts and turn your appreciation into action. Learn how to transform gratitude into engagement, loyalty, and referrals that fuel long-term growth.
Make It Rain Before the Holidays: 5 Fast Cash-Flow Boosts
Before you shift into holiday mode, there’s still time to finish the year strong. From creative collaborations to limited-edition offers, these simple strategies will help you boost revenue and visibility without reinventing your entire business.
What to Delegate When You’re Overwhelmed
It's time to work on your business, not just in it. This guide breaks down what to delegate first, whether you're hiring your first employee or outsourcing to a contractor. Learn how to identify your biggest time drains, decide who to hire, and start delegating with confidence.