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Our mission is to bridge the gap between opportunity and access for women, veterans, re-entry individuals, and underserved entrepreneurs in manufacturing and logistics.

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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

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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

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

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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?

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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

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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)

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Building Business Credit Checklist

Business Credit Building Checklist Step 1 – Make Your Business Legit * Form a legal business entity (LLC, Corporation). * Get an EIN from the IRS. * Open a business checking account. * Get a dedicated business phone number (Google Voice, Grasshopper, etc.). * Set up a professional website & business email (no Gmail/Yahoo). Step

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The Best Advice I Got from a 7-Figure Founder

And How It Changed the Way I Run My Business There’s a lot of advice out there. Some of it is good, some of it is forgettable, and some of it shakes you to your core. For me, it was a single sentence from a seven-figure founder that completely

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What Is a Driver Qualification File (DQF) and Why You Need One for Your Sprinter or Box Truck Business

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Self-Care and Personal Development for Entrepreneurs

Running a business isn’t just about strategy, systems, and sales, it’s also about the person behind it all: you. As entrepreneurs, we often pour everything into our businesses, leaving little time or energy for ourselves. But the truth is, you are your most important asset. In this video,