How to Fund Your Business: Grants vs. Loans by Stage
Learn how to fund your business the right way at every stage. A clear, honest look at grants vs. loans and when each one actually fits. ...more
Starting A Business
September 14, 2026•3 min read
8 Grant Writing Mistakes I've Made (So You Don't Have To)
Real grant writing mistakes from someone who's applied for grants and reviewed them. Learn what actually costs applicants funding, and how to avoid it. ...more
Starting A Business
September 07, 2026•7 min read
Business Credit Basics: A First-Time Founder's Guide
Business credit basics for first-time founders: EIN, business bank accounts, and how to build a lender relationship before you need one. ...more
Starting A Business
August 24, 2026•5 min read
The Emergency Vet Bill Budgeting System | Business Emergency Fund
How a horse vet bill taught me to build a business emergency fund. Real numbers, a simple system, and why insurance has to be part of it too. ...more
Jocelyn's Thoughts
July 27, 2026•6 min read
8 Entrepreneurs, 5 New LLCs, and a Whole Lot of Hustle: How Business Bootcamps Are Changing the Game in Rock County, Wisconsin
Starting a business in Wisconsin just got easier! This past weekend, eight determined entrepreneurs took the leap, forming five new LLCs and building solid business foundations—all in a single bootcam... ...more
Rock County Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
February 09, 2025•3 min read
Stabilization to Success: Strengthening Rock County’s Small Businesses in 2024
In 2024, I had the privilege of working with over 300 small businesses across Rock County through my partnership with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). This whitepaper highlights how I hel... ...more
Jocelyn's Thoughts
February 07, 2025•15 min read
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