What you need to know in online business news: Week of September 28
Daily recaps of important stories, trends and updates from the small business scene with my fiery commentary
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Lex Roman
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I was finally going to take off this August. Then, I started a podcast series.
Stephanie Graham had the perfect plan for her break until she realized she worked straight through it.
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Here's what I can suss out about what happened at Create & Cultivate 2026
The sun was hot as hell and the tea is too. But was it actually Fyre Fest bad?
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Lex Roman
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Don't want to run a sale for Black Friday? Here's what else creative entrepreneurs are doing for the holidays
Fresh ideas for packaging and promoting your work this holiday season featuring over 20 creative business owners who don't just cut prices
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Lex Roman
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Help me find Buried Treasure: Stories of businesses that found unexpected revenue sources
I'm looking for stories about tiny businesses striking out and then striking gold
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Lex Roman
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Should you bother with Black Friday as a service provider?
Holiday sales seem like a fun way to make cash, but they only work if you design them for your audience. Here's how to be strategic with your holiday promotions.
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Lex Roman
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