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Leadership

Build your business without going broke

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Jasper Smith

Starting a business? Jasper Smith talks through managing your finances, assessing risk and building a strong foundation—without going broke in the process.


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Leadership

Listen to your numbers: they tell the real story

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Shauna Huntington

Your numbers reveal the truth about your business. Learn how to track key financial metrics, improve margins, and make data-driven decisions for growth.


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Innovation

Profit with purpose: building a business that makes an impact

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Danielle Smeltzer

Consumers are demanding more from businesses, and a new wave of entrepreneurs is proving that profit and purpose can go hand in hand. This article walks you through how two founders built impact-driven businesses, turning purpose into action.


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Leadership

What fractional CFOs want you to know about finances

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Ingrid Polini

Fractional CFOs share essential financial advice for entrepreneurs, covering cash flow, forecasting and budgeting. Drawing from their own successes and failures, they offer insights to help you make informed decisions.


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Living

Build success by building relationships

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Caspar Lee

Caspar Lee shares his journey from building a YouTube audience in South Africa to launching successful ventures like Influencer. He highlights the power of real human connections, embracing discomfort for growth, and maintaining joy in the entrepreneurial process. Caspar offers practical advice on marketing, leveraging collaborations, and staying grounded while pursuing ambitious goals.


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Innovation

The ikigai of marketing

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Andrea Gils Monzón

Aligning your brand’s purpose with audience values creates lasting impact and business growth. The ikigai framework helps marketers find the sweet spot between passion, expertise, market needs, and value. Purpose-driven brands build trust, foster loyalty, and connect with consumers on a deeper level. Learn how to integrate ikigai into your marketing strategy to create meaningful engagement and long-term success.


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Creativity

Meaningful marketing

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Thao Vanessa Tran

Meaningful marketing goes beyond selling, it builds trust, well-being, and lasting engagement. By integrating digital wellbeing into your strategy, you create authentic connections while reducing digital overload. Prioritizing mindful content, values-driven messaging, and genuine engagement helps foster brand loyalty. Learn how to simplify your marketing, focus on impact instead of reach, and create a business that aligns with purpose and sustainability.


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Innovation

Use non-scalable actions to grow your business

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Jamie Wareham

Focusing on non-scalable actions can be the key to lasting business growth. Personal customer interactions, direct outreach, and hands-on problem-solving build trust, loyalty, and long-term success. While automation has its place, the most successful businesses prioritize human connection. By engaging authentically, founders gain valuable insights, strengthen customer relationships, and differentiate themselves in a crowded market. In an AI-driven world, the human touch is your biggest competitive advantage.


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Innovation

Influencer marketing

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Isoken Ogiemwonyi

Influencer marketing has evolved into a trust-driven strategy, delivering $5.78 for every $1 spent. With the creator economy surpassing $100 billion, brands are prioritizing long-term partnerships, community-driven content, and micro-influencers. From founder-led campaigns to TikTok’s rising impact, the future of brand storytelling is authentic, personal, and value-driven.


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Leadership

Building network capital as an underrepresented founder

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Marcus McDowell

Underestimated founders face systemic barriers that can hinder growth and success. This article explores how to build intentional networks, leverage in-tribe connections, and foster meaningful relationships to overcome obstacles. By focusing on equity and collaboration, you can drive impactful change in your business and community while creating opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation. Learn actionable strategies to transform your entrepreneurial journey.


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Living

Quitting isn't failing

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Jonathan Jackson

Quitting isn’t failing. Explore the emotional and psychological challenges of letting go, and learn how to quit strategically, embrace personal growth, and create new possibilities for success.


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Leadership

The power of play to break down cultural barriers

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Danielle Smeltzer

Going solo as an entrepreneur can feel isolating, but improv offers a unique way to foster connection, collaboration, and joy in business. Discover how play-based techniques can help solopreneurs and remote teams build stronger relationships, improve communication, and combat loneliness. Learn practical improv exercises to spark creativity and create a more engaged, connected work environment—whether you’re working alone or leading a team.