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Small Business Survival Guide: How to Keep Your Doors Open When 1 in 5 Businesses Fear They Won't Make It to 2026

If you're a small business owner feeling like you're barely keeping your head above water, you're not alone. The statistics are sobering: nearly 1 in 5 small businesses are pessimistic about surviving the next five years, and 13% of businesses without access to financing

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Amazon KDP vs. Other Publishing Platforms: Which Should You Choose?

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How to Do Courier Work Through Professional Gig Apps: Your Complete Guide to Logistics Success

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How to Secure Contracts for Your Box Truck Business: A Complete Guide

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How Pietra Transformed My Candle Business - The Complete Platform Guide

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Building Your BookTok Presence: A Guide for New Authors

So you've just published your first book and you're seeing advice everywhere about building a "BookTok presence" to promote it. If you're feeling overwhelmed by this advice or unsure where to start, you're not alone. Let's break down

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When Success Isn't Enough: What Small Businesses Can Learn from the Uncle Nearest Receivership

The business world was shocked when Uncle Nearest, the celebrated Black-owned whiskey brand that had become a poster child for entrepreneurial success, was placed under court-ordered receivership in 2024. Founded by Fawn Weaver and named after Nathan "Nearest" Green, the enslaved man who taught Jack Daniel how to

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Forklift Hit Your Van? Here's What to Do When Loading Goes Wrong

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What is BOC-3 and Do I Need It for My Motor Carrier Authority?

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Festival & Fair Profit Optimization Guide for Product Businesses

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From Buy-Backs to Breakdowns: Business Lessons from Slutty Vegan & Uncle Nearest

In the unforgiving arena of American business, two brands have captured attention not just for their products, but for the remarkable journeys of their founders. Slutty Vegan and Uncle Nearest represent two very different paths in entrepreneurship, one marked by spectacular growth followed by near-collapse and recovery, the other by

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The Complete Permits & Compliance Guide for Your Candle Business

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The Complete Guide to Marketing Your Candle Business: From Scent to Sale

The candle industry has experienced remarkable growth, with the global market reaching over $13 billion and continuing to expand. As a candle business owner, you're entering a market filled with opportunity, but also fierce competition. Success isn't just about creating beautiful, fragrant candles; it's

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The Art of Gig Stacking: How to Maximize Your Earnings Across Multiple Apps

If you're driving for just one gig app, you're probably leaving money on the table. The most successful gig workers have mastered the art of "stacking", strategically using multiple apps simultaneously to maximize earnings, minimize downtime, and create a more stable income stream. But

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Stop Selling Yourself Short: A Newbie's Guide to Profitable Freight Pricing for Box Trucks and Couriers

If you're new to the freight industry and driving a box truck or doing courier work, you've probably heard the complaints from seasoned carriers: "These newbies are destroying rates by accepting lowball offers!" While it might sting to hear, there's truth to

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Contract Lead: Pharmaceutical Delivery Opportunities with Medical Delivery Services (MDS)

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How to Get a USPS Postal Contract: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Do the Colors of Your Manuscript Pages Matter?

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What is an ARC and Why Do I Need Them?

If you’ve ever scrolled through Amazon and seen a book with dozens of reviews on release day, you’ve probably witnessed the quiet power of ARCs in action. ARCs, short for Advance Reader Copies, are one of the most important tools in your book marketing arsenal. Yet, many new

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Building Your Pre-Launch Buzz Plan: 90 Days to a Book Launch That Sells

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Define Your Author Brand: The First Step to Selling More Books

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What Is a NAICS Code, And Why Your Business Needs One

(Especially If You Want Contracts, Certifications, or Funding) If you’re applying for grants, trying to get certified as a minority-owned business, or signing up on SAM.gov to bid on contracts, you’ve probably been asked for your NAICS code. And if you’re like most small business owners,

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How to Create a Custom Blend: Let Your Creativity Lead the Way

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How to Wick Your Candle Jars: A Step-by-Step Guide for Clean, Even Burns

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What is an Operating Agreement, What Should Be Included, and Why You Need One (With Downloadable Template)