Over the past two years, Gibson Consulting & Solutions has experienced a significant transition. We lost two trusted business partners—one a CPA and the other a long-time grant writer and development strategist—whose expertise helped shape the way we support small businesses and nonprofits navigating growth, funding, and sustainability. As we look ahead, we are intentionally rebuilding and expanding our consulting ecosystem to support the next phase of our work. This is not

Many entrepreneurs won’t talk about burnout — but they   felt   it this year. Not because they were doing something wrong, but because they were doing too much with too little support. Here’s the perspective shift: Burnout is data. And data becomes strategy when you use it intentionally. As we prepare for 2026, here are four shifts every founder should consider: 1. Reframe the Story -- Instead of “I’m burned out,” try: “I’m restructuring for sustainability. That language comm

When censorship disguises itself as policy, ignorance becomes power. I’ve been writing grants since the 1990s, back when everything came with an acronym — from TANF to ESG to CDBG. If you didn’t speak fluent “grantese,” you were lost. But behind all that alphabet soup was meaning — and intent. Each acronym represented a system trying, however imperfectly, to solve real problems. Fast forward to today, and we’re in a different kind of linguistic maze — one built not on complex

“Boundaries are the bridge between burnout and balance.” — Keesha Gibson Everyone loves the highlight reel of entrepreneurship — the...

In the nonprofit and business world, we often hear:   “It’s all about who you know.”   That’s true—but only partly. Not all contacts are...

A New Partnership is on the Rise at Gibson Consulting As part of our commitment to supporting small businesses, we have partnered with...

The month of August is dedicated to recognizing, supporting, and celebrating the successes of Black-owned businesses.

The GW5 Conference + ECON Awards Gala Celebration is a breakthrough event for entrepreneurs and investors

Gibson Consulting & Solutions has expanded its funding solutions service portfolio to include Cost Optimization

Are you in a position to get the funding you need for your business? These steps will help navigate the path to effective business funding.

Whether you're struggling to come up with new ideas, experiencing a dip in sales, or simply feeling burnt out, it's important to take a

It’s not always easy to tell if a business idea is a good one. Here are some signs to avoid pursuing poor business ideas.

Loans and lines of credit are options for your business funding needs but they have very different implications.

5 Tips for Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions for your Business

A new partnership is on the rise! Gibson Consulting & Solutions welcomes Claudia Lowry, Owner of Every Task to its team.

If you missed our webinar in November about unsecured business lines of credit Don't Fret--Watch it on demand today!

While you might save money by managing your own business accounting and finances, hiring a professional accountant or money manager will...

On September 22, 2002 , Gibson Consulting's Senior Business Advisor, Michelle Vivanz passed away. It was exactly one week after we...

On Thursday, September 19th we hosted our first Partner Appreciation Dinner at Lamia’s Fish Market in New York City. There, fourteen of...

The Beauty Industry Community Awards (BICA) is a national event that was created founded by Freddie J Jones with the mission to bridge...