Who is planning on going to the Jobber Now event in Texas?
I have been seriously thinking about attending the Jobber Now event but for me, it is a serious investment of time and money as I live in Toronto, Canada. I love to hear from some of you who are going and why? I am sure those who live in Houston or in that area would have a different answer than those in New York or even in Canada but do want to hear why.The Heart Behind Entrepreneurship: Why We Build More Than Just a Business
Every small business has a story behind it. Sometimes the biggest rewards aren’t financial—they’re the relationships, memories, and positive impact we create along the way. What’s one moment that made you proud to be a business owner?”WHEN THE BANKS KEEPS SAYING NO WHAT NEXT
It seems all I keep getting is a NO no matter what Many entrepreneurs have faced the same challenge — having the vision, the drive, and the plan, but struggling to get access to the funding needed to grow. A “no” from a bank doesn’t always mean the dream is over; sometimes it means it’s time to explore different options, improve the strategy, and find another path forward. From building business credit, exploring alternative funding, connecting with investors, applying for grants, or starting lean and proving your concept — there are many ways entrepreneurs can keep moving. The question is: What would you do when traditional financing says no? 👇 Share your experience: Have you ever been denied funding? What other options helped you move forward? What advice would you give another entrepreneur? Let’s learn from each other and help more businesses succeed. 🚀
From weekend side hustle to full-time: what would you start with?
Hey everyone We’re in NJ and exploring starting a weekend home service business that could eventually replace full-time income. My husband comes from road service and gas station inventory work—very hands-on, problem-solving, and customer-facing. The plan is to start on weekends, replace overtime first, and grow from there. For those who’ve done it: - What service did you start with on weekends? - What would you do differently if you were starting again? - Any service you wish you hadn’t tried? Would love to hear real stories and lessons learned.What's one mistake you made in your first year of business that new owners should avoid?
Hi everyone! 👋 I'm a newer business owner and one thing I've learned is that there is always something new to discover. I'd love to hear from those of you who have been in business for a while. If you could go back to your first year in business, what is one mistake you would avoid or one piece of advice you wish someone had given you? Whether it's pricing, customer communication, marketing, hiring, scheduling, or operations, I think your experiences could help many of us who are still building our businesses. Looking forward to learning from everyone. Thanks in advance for sharing your wisdom!
