Many churches are helping the communities they serve by empowering community-members to start their own businesses or create products and services as a way to “teach a man to fish.” But what happens when bank fees, red tape, and delayed transactions eat at your newly budding entrepreneurs? Check out this interview with Richard to see how he did it.

What if you could provide a better way for families to save and grow their businesses?

Consider the possibilities if members in your community were able to save and grow their businesses. According to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20.4% of businesses fail in their first year after opening, 49.4% fail in their first 5 years, and 65.3% fail in their first 10 years. How might the church be able to combat those numbers?