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[Hello Alice @HelloAlice]

CA entrepreneurs: Main Street Rising is coming to your city.

Feb 25, 2026

An exclusive event celebrating small businesses making real impact. Applications close Feb 6th.

Apply or nominate a business: https://t.co/nXr3SZlQCQ

#MainStreetRising #LABusiness #SmallBusiness @ElizabethGoreUS

[Hello Alice @HelloAlice]

81% of small business owners are excited about AI.
Adoption is still stalling.

@ElizabethGoreUS on the gap — and what closes it.

Read more: https://t.co/LrALekLNl7

[Hello Alice @HelloAlice]

The Supreme Court just ruled emergency powers can't impose sweeping tariffs — and for small business owners, this is personal.

Our co-founder @ElizabethGoreUS breaks down what it means for founders 🧵 https://t.co/cTdouYzvOD

#HelloAlice #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness

[Hello Alice @HelloAlice]

Billion-dollar brand founders. Google & PayPal product leaders. Grammy-nominated technologists. Creatives who've built thriving businesses. All breaking down AI and growth strategies for small business owners on Feb 25 in LA.

Registration closes Feb 18 ⏰

[Hello Alice @HelloAlice]

This is the room. Main Street Rising LA brings together leaders from Google, Urban Decay, Google and more, all on Feb 25.

Not sure if it’s right for you? Take the AI assessment:
https://t.co/jIXkU9AgOL

Register by Feb 13. Attend in person to be eligible to win.

[Hello Alice @HelloAlice]

Still deciding about Main Street Rising?

Take the AI assessment: https://t.co/vsm05XM46y

Register by Feb 13. Attend in person on Feb 25 to apply for the award.

[Elizabeth Gore @ElizabethGoreUS]

Every entrepreneur and small business owner messes up at some point. I call those moments dirty unicorns 🦄. Part two of my favorite lessons shared by last year’s podcast guests on @YahooFinance’s #TheBigIdea. What’s your dirty unicorn and what did it teach you? Special thanks to @jeffreyraider, Emily Hosie, and @IAmLisaPrice.

#SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship @HelloAlice @WarbyParker @harrys @carolsdaughter

[Hello Alice @HelloAlice]

Know a LA business owner building something meaningful? Nominate them for Main Street Rising (or nominate yourself—your work matters too).

Applications close Feb 6th.
Takes <10 min to submit: https://t.co/hQPCM75EBZ

#MainStreetRising #LABusiness #SmallBusiness

[PayPal Open @PayPal_Open]

Learn how Melissa Ben-Ishay, founder of @bakedbymelissa, transformed her bite-sized cupcake concept into a beloved national brand while staying true to herself and her mission. 🧁

In her conversation with @ElizabethGoreUS , co-founder and president of @HelloAlice, one of our PayPal partners, Melissa shares practical lessons on what it takes to grow authentically as a founder.

💡 Delegate to focus on what matters most.
💡 Choose sales channels based on where your customers prefer to buy.
💡 Listen to your customers and let their feedback shape your product decisions.
💡 Surround yourself with people whose strengths complement your own.

A must-watch for any founder building from the ground up. Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/JbzKrZgdOb

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this video are those of the speakers, and not the sponsor, PayPal.

[Hello Alice @HelloAlice]

📍 LA entrepreneurs: Main Street Rising is coming to your city.

Feb 25, 2026

An exclusive event celebrating small businesses making real impact. Applications close Feb 6th.

Apply or nominate a business: https://t.co/mReFgHgYkE

#MainStreetRising #LABusiness #SmallBusiness

[Hello Alice @HelloAlice]

Main Street Rising recognizes the small businesses that actually drive local economies, not the flashy startups that dominate headlines. Coming to LA on Feb 25, 2026.

Applications open through Feb 6. Apply or nominate a business: https://t.co/tnfB7EyqqP

#MainStreetRising

[SBA @SBAgov]

Small Business Saturday is coming to a close but you can #ShopSmall 🛍️ throughout the holiday season to support the job creators in your community.

Other ways to help:
✅ Buy their gift cards: Give small businesses immediate cash flow, guaranteed revenue and potential future sales.
✅ Leave a glowing review online: Your positive words mean the world.
✅ Tell your friends and family about them: Word-of-mouth is the best advertisement.

[Elizabeth Gore @ElizabethGoreUS]

Talking with @tinacwells today on #TheBigIdea about what Small Business Saturday really means for entrepreneurs and shoppers this year. Tina has spent her career helping brands grow with purpose, and her insights for founders heading into the holiday season are powerful. Watch our conversation on @YahooFinance or tune in wherever you get your podcasts! #HelloAlice #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #SmallBusinessSaturday @HelloAlice @PayPal @acce

[Elizabeth Gore @ElizabethGoreUS]

A Record 187 Million Shoppers Expected for Black Friday Weekend Read more via @Inc: https://t.co/x0suOk4yWn

[Elizabeth Gore @ElizabethGoreUS]

Decoding Retirement Host Robert "Bob" Powell answers viewer questions about retirement alongside HerMoney Media CEO Jean Chatzky and Hello Alice CEO Elizabeth Gore. The group offers insights on IRA rollovers, required minimum distributions, and the best pre-retirement decisions they've ever made. @JeanChatzky @YahooFinance @HelloAlice

https://t.co/yXwza3OtU9

[Elizabeth Gore @ElizabethGoreUS]

SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM SINKS TO 6-MONTH LOW

Small business optimism just dropped to a 6 month low and while the numbers get the headlines - the bigger story is what's weighing on our entrepreneurs.
At @HelloAlice, we've found that a vast amount of small business owners said inflation worsened through 2022, forcing many of our small business owners to raise prices.
Meanwhile, let's talk about access to capital: Hello Alice has awarded more than $60 in grants to small businesses nationwide, yet the demand for funding continues to climb.

Here's what I believe we need to do:
1. Invest in training so small businesses can focus on skills. It's not about just hiring more people - it's about getting more out of the people you have and preparing for the skills you'll need in the future.
2. Push for tax relief for small businesses so they can reinvest profits into hiring, innovation or even, inventory.
3. Expand access to capital using platforms new AI driven platforms. Providing resources and insights so small businesses understand what lenders look for.

Small business owners are some of the most resilient people on the planet. When I talk to them at seminars or on my @YahooFinance podcast, #TheBigIdea - I'm reminded that optimism isn't gone - it just needs some back up help. Let's show up for them.

[Hello Alice @HelloAlice]

Women’s VC funding has dropped below 2%. @elizabethgoreUS shares what needs to change—and how partnerships + tools like our free Business Health Score help owners build stronger cash flow. Catch the https://t.co/EFTTRaoqxS interview from Money20/20.
https://t.co/a43VUQnD0g

[Elizabeth Gore @ElizabethGoreUS]

This is officially my most special episode yet. Our Big Idea guest is the biggest VIP in my life - my Dad. For Veteran's Day, it is my honor to host my favorite Veteran turned entrepreneur - Mike McKee. There are a total of 1.6M Veteran entrepreneurs in our great country, employing over 3.2 million workers and at @HelloAlice we are honored to provide grants and resources to thousands of these brave men and women.
I have watched throughout my life, my Dad take his service as a flight medic in the @usairforce into leadership and management into the multiple companies he has launched and sold. He is indicative of the capabilities of US soldiers to lead and grow companies - employing millions of people in all 50 states.
It is critical that we get equitable access to capital to US Veterans and Military Spouses. One way to do that is to buy Veteran-owned products and services. You can also support organizations like @wqwfoundation and @theamseagency.

#HelloAlice #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Veterans #VeteransDay #VeteranOwnedBusiness #TheBigIdea

@PatrickMurphyPA @YahooFinance

[Elizabeth Gore @ElizabethGoreUS]

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[Hello Alice @HelloAlice]

Thanks to @neal_katyal for representing small business in America.

[Elizabeth Gore @ElizabethGoreUS]

Small Businesses - pay attention today to the Supreme Court. They are hearing arguments on how tariffs are impacting Main Street. Arguing for entrepreneurs are @LJCenter and @nealkatyal - Join @helloalice and support the business owners that are fighting for you.

With @yahoofinance

#smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #thebigidea #entrepreneurlife #tariffs