Category: Starting a Business

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March 1, 2026

How to Get Your First 10 Paying Clients

Getting your first 10 paying customers can feel overwhelming. For most entrepreneurs, especially those starting their first business, it is one of the hardest milestones to reach. Despite what you may see online, it rarely happens overnight. Social media, YouTube, and business influencers often make client acquisition sound effortless. In reality, landing your first customers…
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February 25, 2026

What YouTubers Aren’t Telling You About Entrepreneurship

There is a foundational principle, rooted in both the Bible and the observable natural world, that applies to business, whether or not one holds religious beliefs: the principle of seed time and harvest. This principle governs how growth works. Nothing produces results instantly, and nothing meaningful matures without first going through a process. Entrepreneurship is…
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February 1, 2026

Why Candle Brands Struggle With Wholesale (and How to Fix It)

Many product-based business owners unintentionally limit their growth because they are pricing their products for online retail only. When wholesale, private label, and white-label opportunities aren’t considered from the beginning, entire revenue streams are left on the table. This happens most often when business owners focus on maximizing margin per item and, in some cases,…
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January 2, 2026

Level Up Your Business: 10 Books to Read in 2026

With the new year comes fresh ideas and strategies to help you outperform last year. Whether you are already running a business or considering leaping into entrepreneurship, it is vital to research your industry and seek out reliable educational resources. And I do not mean spending hours watching YouTube videos or following social media content…
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December 9, 2025

Use These AI ChatGPT Prompts to Beat the Competition

AI is everywhere. From tech giants to news media, YouTubers, and social media gurus, it’s hard to escape the trends and big promises. While much of what we see is hype or fear-mongering, there are many practical ways AI can help entrepreneurs market and grow their businesses. Let’s talk strategy and competition. Do you know…
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October 29, 2025

Holiday Sales Strategy: How to Boost Revenue

The holiday season can be a major revenue boost for many businesses, especially after months of slow sales and low visibility. It is also the time when companies spend lots on advertising, trying to get in front of as many buyers as possible. Many small business owners feel pressured to pour every last dollar into…
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October 1, 2025

The Two Keys to Business Growth

When you’re running a business, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks and forget to step back and look at the bigger picture. But if you want to grow sustainably, two areas should always be at the top of your priority list: operations and advertising/marketing. These two pillars work hand in hand;…
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September 1, 2025

Why Being ‘Busy’ Won’t Get You Clients or Sales

One of the biggest reasons many entrepreneurs struggle to make progress is that they stay busy rather than being truly productive. Being busy may feel like you’re accomplishing something, but often it’s just a distraction from the work that actually moves your business forward. Here are some common signs that you’re staying busy instead of…
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August 1, 2025

The Real Reason Social Media Isn’t Growing Your Business

If you’ve been told that Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok are the best places to sell your products or services, you’re not alone. It’s a popular narrative—after all, millions of people use those platforms daily. However, if you’re investing time and money in social media ads and posting, yet still not seeing tangible results, you’re not…
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July 20, 2025

Low-Cost Product Testing Strategies

So, you’ve developed a new product or service and want to see if people will buy it, but you don’t have the funds for a big launch. Don’t worry. Product testing doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Here are a few budget-friendly ways to gather feedback and validate your idea before investing a significant…