I am an Army veteran who took a chance on myself and started a small business. I am an African American woman who owns a beauty supply store and currently have four employees. I still have my day job which helps to fund my small business because often it is hard to make ends meet at my store when inflation and needing supplies come faster than the profit. I am currently in a lot of debt due to needing the funds to keep products on the shelves and my employees paid. It is not easy to just close the business because I am leasing a space with still two years to go. I want to keep my commitment to myself, my employees, and my customers who are proud to see an African American woman behind the counter in a business like this. Please help with anything you can. The money will be used to fund the monthly expenses as well as keep products on the shelves. Thank you in advance and have a great day to anyone reading this.