Owner's Desk
Grants, news, dates and practical ideas for small business owners.
Texas Went First
Texas banned most hemp THC overnight, and shops lost a third to half their revenue. What the owners who came through it…
There’s a Date on the Calendar. Most Shops Haven’t Heard About It.
The hemp rules changed in November 2025 and the deadline is December 11, 2026. What vape, CBD and kratom shops need to…
The Morning the Books Disappeared
On December 27, 2024, thousands of small businesses lost access to their books overnight. What separated the owners who were fine from…
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