SALES 📈 Q4 Reset: 5 Sales Moves That Can Save Your 2026 Be honest — did 2025 hit your sales the way you hoped? If not, tomorrow is your clean slate. October 1st isn’t just the start of Q4, it’s the beginning of your 2026 foundation. The last 90 days of this year can set the stage for everything that comes next. By Khila James • 3 min read
Black Friday Sales in a Broke Economy Let’s be real — the economy feels trash right now. Unemployment is high, inflation hasn’t fully cooled, and people are watching every dollar. Deloitte even predicts U.S. holiday retail sales will only rise 3.5–4.6% this year — the slowest growth in years. That means customers are By Khila James • 2 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 New $5K Inventory Grant for New Retailers: Who Qualifies and How to Win Starting a business is hard enough without the crushing costs of inventory. Many founders have the vision, the location, and even customers waiting — but can’t afford to stock their shelves. Now imagine if someone covered your first order for you. That’s exactly what this new $5,000 grant By Khila James • 4 min read
LEGAL Quick Guide: Sales Tax Certificate (aka Seller’s Permit / Resale Certificate) Getting a sales tax certificate (aka seller’s permit) is a free, simple step that lets you buy inventory tax-free and legally collect sales tax from customers. Here’s a beginner-friendly, state-based guide so you avoid scams and get approved fast. 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
SALES Selling Without Feeling Sleazy: A Script for Women Who Hate Talking Money Hate selling? You’re not alone. This script helps women entrepreneurs talk about their offers and pricing without feeling sleazy, pushy, or fake. Learn how to sell with confidence—no pressure, just clarity and power. By Khila James • 2 min read
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 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
MINDSET Healing Hustle Trauma: Rebuilding When the Grind Broke You Burned out from doing “all the things” and still seeing no results? This piece explores hustle trauma — what it is, how we got here, and how to rebuild your business from a place of clarity, calm, and strategy that actually fits you. By Khila James • 3 min read
SALES Why Aren’t Sales Turning Up? A Real, Research-Based Breakdown Launched but not making sales? This guide breaks down the real reasons—from unclear messaging to the wrong offers—and gives you the tools to fix it. No fluff, just research-backed strategy to help you start selling sustainably. By Khila James • 3 min read
MARKETING Free Tools That Make Marketing Easier (Without the Burnout) Overwhelmed by marketing? You’re not alone. This guide breaks down 7 free tools that actually work — no gimmicks, no fluff — and how to use them without burning out. Start small, stay steady, and market your business with clarity. By Khila James • 2 min read
LEGAL A Customer Threatened To Sue Me…Now What? Legal threats are scary — especially when you’re running your business solo. Here’s how to assess whether a customer can actually sue you, and what steps to take if they try. By Khila James • 3 min read
