Resources for Small Business Growth
At Braven Foundation, we believe access to knowledge should never be a barrier to success. We provide free tools, guides, and training for small business owners at every stage — from digital marketing fundamentals to funding readiness and AI skills. All resources are available at no cost to qualifying businesses.
Free Tools to
Grow Your Business
Browse our growing library of videos, webinars, templates, and guides — all built around the real challenges small business owners face.
VIDEO
How to Get Your Business Found Online
Learn how to build a strong online presence, optimize your Google Business Profile, and make your business easier for customers to find.
WEBINAR
How to Access Small Business Funding
A foundational session explaining loan types, grant opportunities, lender expectations, and how to prepare your business for funding.
TEMPLATE
Marketing Strategy Blueprint
A ready-to-use template to help you structure, plan, and execute your marketing strategy — step by step.
GUIDE
Essentials for Growing Your Business Online
Step-by-step guidance on digital branding, social media, website optimization, and business listing management.
PROGRAMS
Our grant-funded programs deliver free digital marketing services to small businesses through institutional partnerships with cities, chambers, foundations, and banks. Apply or refer a business today.
ONE-ON-ONE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Our technical assistance team provides one-on-one business assessments, digital audits, and customized growth plans. If your business is accepted into one of our programs, you’ll receive hands-on support from Braven Agency’s team of marketing professionals.
DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES
Need professional digital marketing outside of a program? Braven Agency offers branding, website development, SEO, social media management, paid advertising, and email marketing for small businesses.
WORKSHOPS & TRAINING
We offer workshops on AI-powered marketing tools, digital strategy, social media, and financial literacy — available to small business owners and the organizations that support them.
TRAINING FOR NONPROFITS & CHAMBERS
We offer customized training programs for nonprofits, chambers, and SBDCs — covering digital operations, marketing strategy, AI tools, and financial management. Help your organization serve more members with the same team.
FUNDING READINESS
We help small businesses prepare for funding opportunities — loans, grants, and investment. Our financial literacy workshops and one-on-one consultations guide business owners through what lenders look for and how to get loan-ready.
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Ask us
Anything
Are these resources really free?
Yes. All resources on this page are free to access. Program services — including business assessments, digital marketing, and workshops — are also provided at no cost to businesses that qualify for our programs.
What types of funding can Braven Foundation help me access?
We help small businesses explore grants, low-interest loans, investment partnerships, and community development funding. Our financial literacy workshops help you understand what lenders look for and how to prepare your application.
What digital marketing services are available through Braven Foundation programs?
Businesses accepted into our programs receive: business assessments, branding and logo design, website creation or optimization, SEO, social media content, paid advertising (Meta and Google), email marketing, and business listing optimization. All services are delivered by Braven Agency professionals.
How do I access webinars and training?
Browse the resource library above for free on-demand content. Live workshops are announced through our newsletter and social media. Program participants receive access to exclusive training sessions through the DCP Accelerator Academy.
What kind of results have your programs delivered?
Our programs have delivered 500+ business assessments, 733% average website traffic growth for participating businesses, and national demand across 10+ states. Standout results include a 22,000% social media growth for one DCP participant and 7,400% website traffic growth for a Delete the Divide participant.
How do I stay updated on new programs and resources?
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