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After 20+ years of working with small businesses, startups, and advising founders, there’s one mistake I see over and over. It’s even more pronounced now that we have AI tools, but it’s the same mistake entrepreneurs have always made: trying to build everything at once. The tools just make it seem more possible. Imagine this: […]

I’m sure you’ve heard the advice: validate your idea before you build. Do market research. Run surveys. Talk to potential customers. Create a business plan. Make sure there’s demand before you invest time and money. This isn’t bad advice but there is a nuance it misses: the fastest way to validate your idea is to […]

Running a small business means wearing every hat. When you’re managing vendor relationships and chasing competitive pricing, hours disappear from your week—hours you could spend growing your business instead of maintaining it. Amazon Business transforms purchasing by consolidating suppliers, automating the buying process, with business-only pricing all in one place. Millions of small businesses worldwide […]

This holiday season, give gifts that mean something—from businesses that mean everything to the people behind them. Our Holiday Gift Guide features small businesses from the Hello Alice community. These aren’t just recommendations. They’re celebrations of real entrepreneurs who’ve built something worth sharing, created jobs, supported their families, and proved that small businesses are the […]

Get Affordable 5G Business Internet That Actually Works Running a small business means making smart decisions about every expense. Your internet connection is no exception—it powers everything from payment processing to customer communications. But are you getting the best value for your money? If you’re dealing with unreliable connectivity, surprise fees, or just plain overpaying […]

Want to know the secret behind billion-dollar startups? It’s not luck—it’s building with a proven platform from day one. Here’s how to access the same tools powering the world’s fastest-growing companies. 🚀 The gap between startups that scale successfully and those that plateau often comes down to one thing: their tech stack. More than 85% […]