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Beyond the Logo: How to Build a Powerful Brand Strategy
Branding is not about perfection. It is about clarity and consistency. When your brand strategy is solid, everything else becomes easier.
Akeya Fortson-Brown
6 days ago3 min read


Growth vs. Scaling: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
When you’re building a business, the words growth and scaling often get tossed around like they’re the same thing. But here’s the truth: while both are important, they’re not identical — and knowing the difference can help you build a stronger strategy for your brand. Growth: Adding More to Get More Growth happens when you increase your business size, revenue, value, or quality by adding more resources. That could mean outsourcing marketing to a trusted expert, hiring new te
Akeya Fortson-Brown
Feb 172 min read


Entrepreneurship In The Age of AI
In this article, we will demystify AI and explore its impact on today's entrepreneurs.
Akeya Fortson-Brown
Feb 33 min read


Four Years in Business: Four Lessons That Kept Me Going
Nearly half of all new businesses fail by the end of their third year. Somehow, I’ve managed to survive four consistent years of...
Akeya Fortson-Brown
Aug 8, 20253 min read


The Key To My Six-Figure Growth: Introducing the "65 Secrets To Using Social Media Like A Boss" Ebook
Social media can be a game-changer for your business—or it can feel like an overwhelming popularity contest that drains your energy and...
Akeya Fortson-Brown
Jan 14, 20252 min read


Fueling Our Local Economy: How Trenton Pop-Up Market Drives Entrepreneurship In Trenton, NJ
The Hustle Lab, Isles, and the Downtown Neighborhood Preservation Program teamed up to create a pop-up shop series based in Trenton, NJ
Akeya Fortson-Brown
Jun 27, 20241 min read


7 Marketing Tips To Sell More Event Tickets
Make tickets available online through your website or a ticketing host (Eventbrite, Ticketmaster, etc.) Use social media marketing to...
Akeya Fortson-Brown
Aug 9, 20231 min read


How Much Money Do I Need To Start My New Business?
Trying to figure out the right amount of money to save or fundraise to launch your business can really give you a headache ... especially...
Akeya Fortson-Brown
Jul 19, 20232 min read
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