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FLO Business Solutions’ Jimmy Moore: The Real Payment Processing Risk Isn’t the Rate, It’s Who’s Watching
By: Alyssa Miller A business with three locations didn’t find out it had overpaid a million dollars in processing fees over six years. It had to go looking for the number. That story, says Jimmy Moore, co-founder and CEO of FLO Business Solutions, an Inc. 5000 honoree, isn’t rare. It’s

From Concept to Shelf: Why the Right Perfume Bottle Makes the Difference in Austin
Austin is a city where brands build, test, and scale fast. That mentality shows up not just in software, but also in consumer brands: indie fragrance labels, wellness lines, and private label players growing through e-commerce and boutiques. In a market like this, packaging is not an afterthought. The bottle

From Manuscript to Marketplace: How Professional Publishing Support Helps Authors Succeed
Writing a book often begins with a simple idea. It may come from a personal experience, a fictional world that has lived in your imagination for years, professional knowledge you want to share, or a message you believe deserves a larger audience. Turning that idea into a finished book, however,

The Art of Looking Like Yourself and How Evgenia Grinberg Is Redefining Modern Aesthetics
In an industry often associated with dramatic transformations and constantly changing beauty trends, Evgenia Grinberg has built her professional identity around a refreshingly different idea. The best aesthetic result should not change who a person is. It should help them recognize the most confident, harmonious, and authentic version of themselves.

Before She Built the Clinics, She Wrote the Books
By: Dr. Deena Moustafa Key Takeaways Dr. Deena Moustafa published four books through Bellissima Publishing between 2009 and 2011, and founded her behavioral health company seven years after the last one. Two of the four are written for families navigating autism: The Mystery Puzzle: Autism and You Are Not Alone:

The Healing Oil: The Product That Started a Wellness Movement
By: Nikki Johnson, PR Representative, BBMgmt PR Agency What began as a handcrafted herbal oil created in Tia Shelton’s home became the foundation of The Healing Oil Co., a wellness brand centered on intentional self-care, herbal traditions, education, and community. In 2020, Tia Shelton began The Healing Oil Co. from

Allure Dental Designs: Dr. Priya Ravi’s Approach to Modern Dentistry
With more than two decades in dentistry, Dr. Priya Ravi has developed an approach at Allure Dental Designs that connects preventive care, communication, restorative treatment and smile aesthetics around the individual patient. For many people, going to the dentist is prompted by something immediate. A tooth begins to hurt, an

Different Roads, One Opportunity: The Entrepreneurs Behind Forests VC
By: Aman Jalan An unexpected meeting in Costa Rica connected finance, business strategy, real estate, and regenerative land expertise. The relationships that followed eventually led to the creation of a natural capital development company. Ronny Castillo and Kimberly Lacayo did not arrive at natural capital from the same direction. Neither

How to Streamline Nonprofit Online Registration and Boost Program Enrollment
Nonprofits exist to serve their communities; nevertheless, administrative challenges often stand in the way of useful programs and those who would benefit most. High community interest and low enrollment numbers may mean one thing: the problem lies not in the mission itself, but in its registration process. Lengthy forms, inactive

Semper Fidelis: The Book Filling a 57-Year Gap in Marine Corps History
Some stories slip through the cracks of history. For 57 years, the men who carried out one of the boldest raids of World War II waited in an unmarked grave a thousand miles from home. A new book finally gives them the place in the record they earned. Semper Fidelis:

How Jheri South Built the WIRED Framework Around the Emotional Side of ADHD
Jheri South did not set out to become an ADHD coach. Her work grew from something far more personal: years spent trying to understand the neurodivergent people closest to her, including herself. South is a Master Certified ADHD Coach who specializes in ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, and the ways neurodivergence

Dr. Arturo Arciniega Valverde: Where Digital Innovation Meets the Future of Dentistry
In dentistry, precision has always been essential. But for Dr. Arturo Arciniega Valverde, precision is not simply a standard to maintain. It is an opportunity to keep improving. From Mexico City, he has spent more than fifteen years developing a career that brings together clinical experience, cosmetic dentistry, technology, design,

Billy Ray Rock Brings Fresno Pride to the Five Boroughs on “This The Town I’m From”
By: Marcus Ellison New York City has always understood the power of announcing where you come from. In hip-hop, punk, salsa, soul and countless other forms, neighborhood identity is more than background information. It is creative currency. The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Harlem and Staten Island have each produced artists who

Leo De Verzay Introduces Its Champagne to a New Generation of Consumers
For Charlotte Castagne-Chaudron, Champagne is more than a product. It is a family heritage, a connection to the land and a tradition that has been passed down through generations. As the eighth-generation wine-grower behind Leo De Verzay Champagne, Castagne-Chaudron remains at the heart of the brand, bringing the character of

The Hidden Cost of Giving Managers More People to Lead
By: Grace Sullivan Organizations have spent the past few years quietly flattening their management layers, and the numbers show it. The average number of employees reporting to a single manager in the U.S. rose from 10.9 in 2024 to 12.1 in 2025, according to Gallup, a nearly 50 percent increase

Domain Price Comparison: How to Find the Real Cost of Owning a Domain
When people search for a new domain name, the first thing they usually notice is the registration price. A domain might appear to cost only a few dollars for the first year, making it seem like an excellent deal. However, the initial price is only one part of the total

Andrea N. Grant, CEO & Principal Consultant, Grant Consulting Group
Andrea N. Grant, CEO & Principal Consultant, Grant Consulting Group By: Natalie Johnson Growth is often viewed through three lenses: strategy, funding, or market opportunity. Regardless of the framework an organization adopts, execution repeatedly emerges as the limiting factor. As revenue increases and missions expand, internal systems struggle to keep

Residential Developments Shaping Singapore’s Housing Landscape
Singapore’s property market continues to draw strong interest from homebuyers and long-term holders as fresh condominium projects enter the pipeline. Limited land supply, steady population needs, and ongoing infrastructure upgrades keep demand firm for well-located homes. Two projects currently in the spotlight illustrate different sides of this activity: one in

The Five Minutes That Are Just Hers
Built on more than four decades of Singaporean formulation experience, Blé de Fonty (pronounced “Blay de Fon-tee”) is making a relatively modest proposition to American women: Skincare does not necessarily need to become more complicated. It can simply become more intentional. Think about the last thing you did that was

Michael Gut on Why Location Still Matters When Buying Brooklyn Investment Property
Ask ten Brooklyn investors what matters most in a deal, and location tops nearly every list. Fewer of them can explain why beyond the obvious line about subway access. The real reasons run deeper, and they compound over the life of a hold instead of announcing themselves on day one.

Small Steps Toward a Big Dream: The Journey of Anastasia Modebadze
Great achievements rarely begin with grand plans. More often, they begin quietly, with curiosity, passion, and a child doing something simply because it brings joy. For Anastasia Modebadze, that beginning was dance. Born on September 7, 2013, in Colmar, France, Anastasia showed a strong connection to music and movement from

Lorraine D’Alessio Has Worked Refugee and Deportation Cases Alongside Major Corporate Clients. That Experience Changes Everything About How She Advises Leaders.
By: Andre Sainz One version of immigration strategy lives entirely in workforce planning, talent pipelines, and competitive advantage. Lorraine D’Alessio understands that version thoroughly and has written a book about it. But she brings something to that conversation that most immigration strategists don’t have, and that fundamentally shapes how she

Ashley Puckett’s “Anchor” Turns Heartbreak Into Something Solid to Hold Onto
By: Mason Cole There’s nothing particularly new about using rough seas as a metaphor for a relationship in trouble. Pop and country have been sailing those waters forever. The trick is making the metaphor feel like something more than another songwriting device. On “Anchor,” Ashley Puckett manages exactly that, turning







