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SALES

25 Sales Strategies You Can Use This Week

Twenty-five simple, actionable sales strategies you can apply this week to increase conversions, boost visibility, and strengthen your revenue without new products, ads, or complicated funnels.

By Khila James • 3 min read

Small Business Loans Explained

If you’ve ever heard someone say you can get a “business loan with no credit check” — pause right there. This guide breaks down how small business loans really work, what’s legit, what’s risky, and how to become truly loan-ready in 2025.

By Khila James • 3 min read

New Grant Alert: $30,000 No-strings Funding

From marketing campaigns to equipment upgrades, funding can change everything. That’s why this small business award is worth your attention.

By Khila James • 3 min read

FUNDING

Apply Now: 3 Grants Closing Soon

We found 3 legit business grants with fast-approaching deadlines — and we’re walking you through how to apply, what to say, and how to stand out. If you’ve ever felt unsure about asking for funding, this is your moment.

By Khila James • 3 min read

Latest Articles

FUNDING

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FUNDABILITY

Funders don’t back ideas. They back behavior. In this week’s INSIDER report, I break down the psychology behind why certain founders get funded — and how to position yourself as one of them by mastering credibility, stability, momentum, and leadership identity.

By Khila James • 4 min read

MINDSET

The Greatest Rebrand of 2026: How to Use AI To Reinvent Your Life and Business

2026 is the year women of color founders stop playing small and start building with unfair advantage. This guide breaks down how to use AI to reinvent your identity, your business, and your visibility so your next era feels elevated, strategic, and impossible to ignore.

By Khila James • 5 min read

SALES

Which Platform Should You Use?: The 2025 Guide for Product + Service Founders

Choosing the right platform shouldn’t feel confusing or expensive. In this guide, I compare the top tools for product and service businesses so you can finally stop guessing and pick the platform that actually fits your brand, your budget, and your goals.

By Khila James • 3 min read

SALES

Your Pre–Black Friday Readiness Checklist

Black Friday exposes every weak spot in your business, even for seasoned founders. Here’s the exact checklist I’m using this week to prep my own systems before the rush hits.

By Khila James • 3 min read

MARKETING

Choose the Right Website Theme

The wrong theme can slow your store, limit your growth, and cost you money. Here’s the insider guide to choosing the right one.

By Khila James • 4 min read

MINDSET

The Truth About Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome isn’t a personal flaw. It’s a natural reaction to being underestimated, underfunded, and forced to build without support — here’s the truth behind it.

By Khila James • 2 min read

LEGAL

Understanding Business Insurance

A clear, beginner-friendly breakdown of business insurance: what it is, why it matters, how to choose the right coverage, what it costs, and how to avoid losing opportunities because you’re uninsured. This guide gives women of color founders the infrastructure knowledge they’ve never been taught.

By Khila James • 4 min read

SALES

25 Sales Strategies You Can Use This Week

Twenty-five simple, actionable sales strategies you can apply this week to increase conversions, boost visibility, and strengthen your revenue without new products, ads, or complicated funnels.

By Khila James • 3 min read

Learn how to market your business with strategies that actually work. From social media growth to brand storytelling, we share proven tips, tools, and trends to help women of color entrepreneurs attract their ideal audience, boost visibility, and turn followers into loyal customers — without wasting time or money.

Choose the Right Website Theme

The wrong theme can slow your store, limit your growth, and cost you money. Here’s the insider guide to choosing the right one.

By Khila James • 4 min read

How to Choose a Business Name

Your business name isn’t just a vibe — it’s legal property, digital real estate, and your first impression. Before you fall in love with “Lavish Collections LLC,” let’s talk about how to choose a name that’s professional, protectable, and profitable.

By Khila James • 3 min read

The Power of Customer Personas

You can’t sell what you don’t understand. Here’s how to create customer personas that actually convert — and why lazy entrepreneurs skip this step at their own expense.

By Khila James • 4 min read

Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working?: The Audit Series, Part 3

We’re officially in the traffic era. Because no matter how beautiful your brand looks — nobody can buy what they don’t know exists. Visibility isn’t the goal. Qualified visibility that turns into buyers is.

By Khila James • 4 min read

SALES

Master the art of selling without feeling pushy. We share proven techniques to help women of color entrepreneurs attract the right customers, close more deals, and boost revenue. From pricing strategies to upselling and client retention, you’ll learn how to turn interest into consistent income.

Which Platform Should You Use?: The 2025 Guide for Product + Service Founders

By Khila James • 3 min read

Your Pre–Black Friday Readiness Checklist

Black Friday exposes every weak spot in your business, even for seasoned founders. Here’s the exact checklist I’m using this week to prep my own systems before the rush hits.

By Khila James • 3 min read

25 Sales Strategies You Can Use This Week

Twenty-five simple, actionable sales strategies you can apply this week to increase conversions, boost visibility, and strengthen your revenue without new products, ads, or complicated funnels.

By Khila James • 3 min read

How to Create a Business Plan That Sells

Savannah built a business plan that didn’t just tell her story — it sold her solution. This guide breaks down exactly how she did it, step by step, so you can do the same.

By Khila James • 3 min read

LEGAL

Protect your business from day one. We break down legal essentials for women of color entrepreneurs — from registering your business and protecting your brand name to creating contracts and staying compliant. Our plain-language guides help you safeguard your hard work without getting lost in legal jargon.

Understanding Business Insurance

By Khila James • 4 min read

EIN Numbers Explained: What They Are, Who Needs One, and How to Get Yours

Your EIN is the foundation of your business’s legitimacy — and it’s free to get. Here’s why it matters, who needs it, and how to apply in under 10 minutes.

By Khila James • 2 min read

Common Legal Mistakes Founders Make (and How to Fix Them for Good)

Below are six legal mistakes that quietly cost founders thousands — and the exact steps and tools to fix them before they spiral.

By Khila James • 4 min read

Common Legal Mistakes Founders Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Here are three of the most common legal mistakes new business owners make (and how you can fix them this week).

By Khila James • 2 min read

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Leverage the power of AI to save time, spark ideas, and scale your business faster. We share practical guides and tools to help women of color entrepreneurs use AI for content creation, market research, automation, and problem-solving — no tech background required.

Use AI for Competitor Research

You don’t need a marketing degree or a team of analysts to know what your competitors are doing. With the right AI tools, you can study their traffic, pricing, and content in hours — then use that data to outsmart, outperform, and out-earn them.

By Khila James • 5 min read

Using AI for Customer Support

If you’re spending your nights replying to DMs, it’s time to build a trainable AI support system—one that responds instantly, remembers your policies, and frees you to focus on growth instead of inbox management.

By Khila James • 3 min read

How to Make Your Own AI Tool for Business

Learn how to build your own AI assistant—no tech skills needed. From marketing help to funding research, this guide walks you through it all, step by step. Save time, stay sharp, and put AI to work for your business.

By Khila James • 4 min read

How AI Can Help With Website Development For New Brands

AI tools can help founders build beautiful, functional websites — fast and affordably. Here’s how to launch like a pro without burning your budget.

By Khila James • 2 min read

MINDSET

Build the confidence, resilience, and focus you need to succeed. We share mindset shifts, productivity habits, and leadership lessons tailored to women of color entrepreneurs, helping you navigate challenges, stay motivated, and lead your business with clarity and purpose.

The Greatest Rebrand of 2026: How to Use AI To Reinvent Your Life and Business

By Khila James • 5 min read

The Truth About Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome isn’t a personal flaw. It’s a natural reaction to being underestimated, underfunded, and forced to build without support — here’s the truth behind it.

By Khila James • 2 min read

You’re Not Behind — You’re Early

If you’ve been feeling like your business isn’t moving fast enough, this is your reminder — you’re not behind, you’re early. 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest opportunity year for women-of-color founders in a decade.

By Khila James • 2 min read

How to Rebuild After Burnout

Burnout isn’t the end of your business. It’s a sign that your systems need healing — not your ambition. Here’s how to rebuild from the ground up.

By Khila James • 2 min read

FUNDING

Stay ahead of the money game with weekly updates on grants, loans, venture capital, pitch competitions, and other funding opportunities. We bring women of color entrepreneurs vetted, time-sensitive resources so they can secure the capital needed to start, grow, and scale their businesses — without wasting time on dead ends.