Nicole Roach

Establishing a Strong Children’s Ministry in Your Church

Verses from the Bible such as Mark 16:15 "and he said to them, "Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. (ESV)" tell us that as Christians we should spread the good news of Jesus Christ to others. Your church outreach can accom... Read >

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification Requirements

If you are a small business owner that is interested in attaining the MBE certification here are some key points that you should consider before taking on this project. Minority Business Enterprise Certification is the process that a small business claimi... Read >

Developing a Fundraising Plan for your Church or Outreach Ministry

Fundraising is a primary method by which churches can gain the money required to implement the programs needed to fulfill its growth and outreach goals. Fundraising events can also help raise awareness of the church and its activities through newspapers o... Read >

Conflicts of Interest in Non profit Organizations

When the IRS examines a 501c3 application, one of the major issues they are looking for is any potential conflict that exists. This conflict of interest could exist between the non profit organization and its board members, directors, trustees, or key emp... Read >

5 Reasons to Start a Home-based Business

You may be considering starting a small business and you need to decide whether or not you should operate your business from a home office or if your small business will require a more traditional office setting. Below you will see 5 reasons to operate yo... Read >

Developing an Outreach Program

When developing an outreach program, churches should follow a comprehensive process that will not only ensure that there's a need for the program but that the church has the human and capital resources to effectively and efficiently carry out the program.... Read >

Preparing Financials for your Grant Proposal

Many nonprofits do not take the time to hash out an estimated budget for their programs before embarking on the grant proposal process. However, establishing a budget is an essential step in the operation of every organization, regardless of whether or no... Read >

Small Business Employee Interviewing

When you decide to hire additional employees to staff your small business, you must be sure to ask all of the right questions so that you can legally obtain all of the information required to make the right hiring decision. When considering hiring an e... Read >

$40 Million SBA Loan Extension

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, (ARRA) often referred to as the Stimulus or The Recovery Act, is an economic stimulus package enacted by Congress in February 2009. The Act followed other economic recovery legislation passed in the last... Read >

Developing an Effective Mission Statement for your Church Startup

As the leader of a church startup, many pastors or ministers find that during their church startup and growth phases, many responsibilities automatically fall upon their shoulders. There are many different topics to discuss such as where to hold church me... Read >

Key Points to Consider When Organizing your LLC

Incorporation, also known as a limited liability company (LLC), is a flexible form of business enterprise that incorporates elements of both partnerships and corporate structures. It is a legal form (for a small business or company), that provides limited... Read >

Developing an Effective Mission Statement for your Church Startup

As the leader of a church startup, many pastors or ministers find that during their church startup and growth phases, many responsibilities automatically fall upon their shoulders. There are many different topics to discuss such as where to hold church me... Read >

Is Non Profit Grant Funding the Way to go for a Start up Organization?

So, you have started this amazing new non profit organization which is going to assist a cause that is important to you, right? Now the important question comes in. How are you going to find the money to run your organization? Are you going to apply for g... Read >

A Hard Look at Getting Your Small Business DBE Certified

Many different certifications exist for small businesses. Depending on where your business is located there are county, city, and state certification programs that exist in order to disburse and diversify government contracts. Each program has qualifying ... Read >

Getting & Keeping Church Members Involved in Christian Outreach Programs

Oftentimes, I encounter churches that complain of a lack of dedicated volunteers for their outreach ministries; a problem that can certainly ruin Christian outreach efforts. In some instances, they began their program with a substantial amount of voluntee... Read >