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We asked individuals behind some of America’s best cups to share what they wish they knew before opening their coffee shops, or other caffeine-infused operations. The result is 34 pieces of advice that all (aspiring) business owners would benefit from knowing. Read More

After a decade in business, and almost 200 records later, Fool's Gold is still raising the bar. Co-founder Nick Catchdubs took some time out of his understandably busy schedule to talk origin stories, turning people onto new artists, and taking pride in good taste.
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Debt service coverage ratio (a mouthful we and others abbreviate as DSCR) is an important metric for small business owners who have borrowed or plan to borrow money. We’ll walk you through why lenders care about DSCR, how to calculate it for small businesses, and what the ratio means for your abili Read More

A step-by-step guide of everything you need to create a buzz-generating, brand-enhancing storefront. Read More

The simple truth is if you’re an early stage entrepreneur (or work with one) you have a better chance of failing than succeeding. Luckily, the plethora of books and articles like this one offer entrepreneurs the chance to learn from other’s mistakes. The five stories below offer tactics that you ca Read More

Brand is one of those words that gets tossed around so frequently, that the actual meaning of what branding is can seem uncertain. We all know that branding is something that we have to do for our business, but what does that really entail?

In this guide, we’ll take a deep dive into so Read More

Founders have bootstrapped businesses successfully across a wide range of industries. Whether focused on granola or Git, they’ve got some common traits. They worked on something they knew and loved, often as side hustles in addition to day jobs. They had the grit to weather initial failures and wer Read More

There are few things more upsetting than the crushing truth that our lives are primarily shaped by the two things that we’ll never have enough of: time and energy. So how can we make the best use of these two finite resources? Read More

Getting the first small business loan disbursement in your bank account may seem like the only milestone worth celebrating, but mastering the application process is itself a significant victory. And, just like becoming profitable has a lot to do with that pre-launch work, getting good terms on a sm Read More

We’ve gathered book suggestions from a diverse group of business owners, including restaurateurs, architects, yogis and a butcher. Between them and the unique book recommendations—from business 101 to tales of death-defying adventure—there is a wealth of knowledge that is indispensable to all. Read More