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From pricing stability to a critical question: Will small business owners get paid back? In a recent ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a decision with sweeping implications for entrepreneurs: it held that the President cannot rely on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. For small business owners, this decision is […]

You started your small business to build something meaningful—solve a problem, pursue a passion, create financial freedom. You probably didn’t become an entrepreneur because you loved deciphering tax code or calculating quarterly estimated payments. 💭 Yet taxes are non-negotiable. And small business owners deal with additional tax complexity in the shape of more forms, more […]

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🚀 The AI Revolution Is Here – Are You Ready? As a small business owner, you’ve probably heard the phrase “AI will transform business” more times than you can count. But between managing inventory, serving customers, handling payroll, and the hundred other tasks on your daily list, diving deep into artificial intelligence feels about as […]

February is Black History Month—a time to honor the achievements, contributions, and perseverance of Black Americans throughout history. But here’s the thing: we’re not just looking back. We’re celebrating the Black entrepreneurs who are making history right now, building thriving businesses, creating jobs, and transforming their communities one decision at a time. At Hello Alice, […]

AI tools have made building software more accessible than ever. A business owner with no coding experience can now build functional tools that solve real problems. That’s genuinely revolutionary. But after 20+ years of building platforms at scale, I’ve learned something important: AI is an incredible builder, but it’s a terrible advisor on the things […]