OUR WORK
We fix what funding can't
We don’t just consult. We change how cities, companies, and communities think about entrepreneurship.
Keeping Businesses Open Longer
We help small business owners do more than launch — we help them last.
Through strategy, training, and real-world tools, we build the habits and systems that keep doors open and revenue steady.
Transforming
Side Hustlers into CEOs
We teach entrepreneurs how to lead, not just hustle.
Our training blends business acumen, technical assistance, and mindset coaching to help owners run their business like a real business.
Wrap-around Support for solopreneurs and creators
We provide the hands-on guidance most small businesses never get.
From marketing and operations to funding and follow-up, we help solopreneurs, microbusiness owners and creators navigate every stage of growth with clarity and confidence.
ABOUT US
Our Story
Our approach is simple — we mix the medicine with the candy.
We teach the hard lessons of business through culture, creativity, and connection.
What we know:
There’s a lot of support for startups and tech.
There’s even more celebration when a new business opens its doors.
But what happens in between — the bridge between access and sustainability — that’s where we work.
We help entrepreneurs stay open by combining education, cultural experiences, and technology to build lasting business habits.
We connect the resources cities provide with the readiness business owners need — building capacity, confidence, and consistency where it matters most.
Work With Us
Strategy & Program Design
We help cities, banks, and community partners design programs that deliver measurable results — not just reports.
Ecosystem strategy blueprints
Grant-funded pilot design
Public–private partnership planning
Program KPIs & success tracking
Community engagement frameworks
Capacity Building
We turn business strategy into simple, hands-on learning experiences that build confidence and consistency.
Business Acumen Crash Course
Beyond the Booth Accelerator
Vendor Success Program curriculum
Train-the-trainer toolkits
Custom entrepreneurship cohorts
Events & Activations
We design experiences that merge commerce, culture, and community to keep local economies in motion.
Shop Black Fest multi-city series
Pop-up market production
On-site vendor coaching
Sponsorship & partnership alignment
Citywide cultural activations
Implementation Support
We stay involved after the plan is written — helping partners execute with clarity and precision.
Marketing operations setup
CRM & email workflow builds
Vendor communication systems
Performance dashboards & reporting
Ongoing project management support
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Ready to work together to keep underserved entrepreneurs in business longer?
This is your opportunity to invest in the future of the small business community and see real, tangible results.