How Big.U Board Member Ihor Muterko Helps Secure Google Grants for the Ukrainian Non-Profit Sector
Systemic support for charitable organizations requires more than just resources—it demands modern promotion tools. One of the most effective tools globally is the Google Ad Grants program, which allows non-profits to receive up to $10,000 monthly for search advertising. Ihor Muterko, co-founder of Inweb and member of the Big.U Supervisory Board, shared a detailed guide […]
Appointment of Steve Bender as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce
On January 9, 2026, the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce officially announced the appointment of Steve Bender as Chairman of the Board of Directors. This decision marks a logical milestone in the Chamber’s evolution as a business association and reflects the continuity of its institutional trajectory. About Steve Bender As a co-founder of both the […]
E-commerce Platforms: How Not to Make a Mistake with the Foundation for Online Sales
When you decide that your community or business is ready to go online, a key technical dilemma arises: what should you build your virtual office on? E-commerce offers dozens of options, but for an entrepreneur it is crucial to strike the right balance between total cost of ownership and functionality. Analysis of Popular Solutions in […]
E-commerce for сommunities: How to transform a local product into a global brand?
For a modern entrepreneur in a community, the physical market boundaries have disappeared. Today, e-commerce is not just a trend but a non-alternative path to scaling. Previously, a producer of craft cheese or designer clothing from a small town was limited by local demand; now, digital tools open the door to million-consumer markets. Where to […]
Franchising vs. Own Startup: A Deep Dive into Strategies for Local Leaders
Launching a business amidst martial law and economic turbulence is a challenge that borders on an art form. For community entrepreneurs, volunteers aiming to establish social enterprises, or veterans transitioning back to civilian life, a fundamental question arises: should one build a unique model from scratch or buy a franchise? Each path has its own […]
E-Commerce: When a Business Does NOT Need a “Classic” Online Store
In recent years, e-commerce in Ukraine has become the norm. Entrepreneurs search for “e-commerce”, “electronic commerce”, “electronic business and e-commerce”, “e-commerce market”, “e-commerce models”, “electronic trade”, “internet commerce”, “e-commerce (short)”. Often these queries share a single expectation: “I need my own online store”. But the truth is that a classic e-commerce website is not always […]
Franchise or Own Brand: How to Choose a Growth Format After Business Relocation
After the full-scale invasion, thousands of entrepreneurs found themselves in new cities and communities. Some saw their businesses stop; others started searching for “franchise”, “buy franchises”, “cheap franchises”, “profitable franchises”, “franchise for a small town”, “Ukrainian franchises”, while still others searched for “franchise business”, “business by franchise”, “turnkey franchise”. At first glance, a franchise seems […]
Economic Reservation: How Businesses Can Stay Oriented amid Change and Avoid Falling Victim to Myths
Economic reservation of conscription-eligible employees has become one of the most sensitive issues for Ukrainian businesses. Entrepreneurs search for answers to queries like “economic reservation”, “reservation of employees”, “reservation from mobilization”, trying to understand which lists of positions subject to reservation are currently in force, which military specialties are not subject to reservation, and how […]
How Businesses Can Build Partnerships with Communities and Investors: Not About “Pretty Decks”, but About Trust
Many Ukrainian companies today have reached a point where their own resources are no longer enough. They need partners — communities, investors, funds, large companies. But partnership is not only about memorandums and Facebook posts. It is about trust, transparency and shared responsibility. Why Investors and Communities Look Beyond the Product When a business approaches […]
Where to Get Money for Growth: Grants, Loans or Own Capital?
The question “where to get money?” today is asked by small businesses as often as “how to survive?”. Sometimes the answer is simpler than it seems: a loan or a grant is not always necessary; sometimes it’s enough to revise the strategy. But in most cases, businesses really do need external resources. Own Capital: The […]
