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The Self-Published Author's Complete Guide to Selling Books with Print-on-Demand

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Success Stories: How Minority Certification Transformed These Businesses

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Understanding Minority Certification: Types, Requirements & Getting Started

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Watch Out for Annual Registration Scams

Every year, business owners receive renewal notices for their company registration. It’s a routine part of staying compliant. But not every notice that lands in your mailbox is legitimate. What You Should Know Annual registration requests must come from the Corporations Division of your state (sometimes called the Secretary

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FOUNDING MEMBER PRE-LAUNCH

OFFICIAL LAUNCH: SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 I've been quietly building something for the last few months, something I wish existed when I started my businesses. It's our Business Resource Library, and it's for people who are looking to build and scale, whether you're

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Is Your NAICS Code Blocking Your Funding? A Guide for Candle Makers and Logistics Owner-Operators

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Beyond Amazon: The Best Alternatives to KDP for Independent Authors

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C Corp vs. S Corp: Which Is Right for Your Business?

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

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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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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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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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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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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,

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How to Start an LLC: Step-by-Step for New Entrepreneurs

Starting an LLC is one of the first steps to legitimize your business. In this video, I break down the exact steps, from choosing your business name to filing with your state, getting your EIN, and what to do after your LLC is approved. Whether you're just getting

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U.S. Tariff Changes Coming This August: Who, What & Why

As of early August 2025, the U.S. is enacting major new tariffs across dozens of countries and commodity sectors. These changes stem from a broad shift toward "reciprocal" tariffs under the Trump administration and Section 232 national security actions. Key Tariffs Taking Effect August 1–7, 2025

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What to Post on Instagram When You Have No Idea What to Say