The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: Enjoyable read or audible book. Funny and sets perspective in life. How to Win Friends and Influence People: Classic and great to teach about communication with people. Nail it Then Scale it: Great business book for nailing the business model then scaling. Buy Then Build: Is a good book if you are looking to purchase an existing business. Crossing the Chasm: Tech based but can be for a company hitting flat sales after a successful launch. The 4-Hour Work Week: Are you looking to escape your W-2 job and start an owner absentee model? (I have more but these were my favorites this year)

Anything special you want to cover? Business plans, financing, business credit, sales, HR, identifying customers segments, real estate???? Be specific. See you tomorrow!

We just launched a cohort for people interested in using the VR&E Self-Employment track to help pay start-up costs for your business. This is a VA program and you may be eligible. There are others on in this community who have received funding to purchase equipment, software, tools, inventory, etc.... They will not buy a vehicle, give cash for operating capital, or buy property/pay rent. If you are interested, reply "Interested" in the comments and you will be invited to the private cohort where you can learn more about it.

I have used Jotform for years with my own businesses and for non-profit organizations. They have a free version that you can create custom forms for your website. I now just started using the AI Agent that I am testing here on this Skool Community. You can give it documents and websites to learn about your business and it will answer questions live 24/7/365 for your customers. That is not all they do. You can have digital signatures Check out the link to test the customizable AI Agent for yourself here: https://agent.jotform.com/019887cc6227712f8b3370d615bf0d7e8069 If you want to sign up for the free or paid levels, you can do that here. https://www.jotform.com/pricing/?utm_source=214consultants&utm_campaign=jap 🧠 Jotform for Small Business: Smart Forms, Smarter Growth Jotform helps small businesses streamline operations, capture leads, and automate customer interactions—all without writing a single line of code. Start free and scale as you grow. 💡 Why Small Businesses Love Jotform: - Free Forever Plan: Build unlimited forms with no upfront cost—perfect for startups and lean teams. - AI Agents: Turn your forms into intelligent assistants that answer questions, guide users, and automate tasks like scheduling, quoting, or onboarding. - No-Code Form Builder: Create professional forms for payments, surveys, applications, and more using drag-and-drop simplicity. - Multi-Channel Support: Deploy your AI Agent on your website, email, WhatsApp, or even Zoom—wherever your customers are. - Templates for Every Need: From lead generation to tax estimates, Jotform offers plug-and-play AI templates built for small business workflows. Would you like this adapted into a LinkedIn post, email pitch, or short-form video script? I can help you turn it into audience-ready content.

Hi VBC, I needed to move the trainings scheduled today. I'm presenting as a panelist for Small Business Week, regarding Veteran Small Business Resources. I will be on the road all day. Sorry for the inconvenience. The trainings are moved until Friday. Come prepared with any business questions you have. Cheers