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Smart Hustle Magazine’s must-read in-depth feature articles focus on small business entrepreneurs and small businesses that have mastered the art of the smart hustle for overcoming challenges, making the most of scarce resources, finding resources and essentially finding success when it didn’t seem possible. We welcome your story ideas and nominations for featured entrepreneurs and companies.

By Michelle BlueAdvice, Featured, Marketing

Finding Purpose in Your Job While You Grow Your Side Hustle

https://youtu.be/w3nvQML_u6Q After I graduated, I launched my business full-time and even though I don’t regret my decision, I also don’t think that entrepreneurship is the only way to go. I’m not advocating for you to drop out of school or just quit your job to start your business. Speaking with Troy showed the balance of...

By Michelle BlueAdvice, Featured, Marketing, Tips

Transforming the Face of Tech for Black Women

https://youtu.be/pJ3dnJtKOrw Forbes 30 under 30, mastered Silicon Valley, launched her app PartPic, was invited by President Obama to the White House, sold her tech company to AMAZON...and that's just the beginning of how Jewel Burks Solomon is changing the game and changing the face of tech for black women. As a woman and a black woman in tech, Jewel’s...

By Michelle BlueAdvice, Featured, Marketing

How to Grow Your Business to $60,000 a Month

https://youtu.be/GMkXeQpGN2s I came across Gamal’s story months ago on how he was able to start his beard oil company, Fresh Heritage, and within 90 days grew his revenue to over $60,000 a month. Of course, I was impressed and had to share with you his step by step process on exactly how he was able...

By Deborah Oster PannellAdvice, Featured, Marketing, Sales, Your Smart Hustle

Tips and Takeaways from the 2018 Smart Hustle Small Business Conference

Last week I attended the 13th annual Smart Hustle Small Business Conference, hosted by Smart Hustle Magazine Publisher and Executive Editor, Ramon Ray. For those of you who know Ramon personally, or have attended one of his events in the past, you know that Ramon is a tech and small business evangelist who imbues...

By Ramon RayFeaturedemployee

How Automation Makes Employee Management Easier

As small business owners, sometimes we have to hire employees on shoestring budgets. We want the best talent, but we need to make sure we’re getting the biggest bang for our buck. If you’re like me, occasionally you’ll hire by going with your gut instinct. Sometimes it completely pays off, while other times, you’re...

By Ramon RayAdvice, Featuredstarting a business

Five Ways to Start Your Entrepreneurial Career

The greatest thing about being an entrepreneur is that it gives you the power to choose your path in life. You are no longer working for someone who dictates your career options. You are in complete control, which can be liberating, but also extremely stressful if you are unprepared for the realities of the...

By Michelle BlueAdvice, Featured, Lifestyle, Marketingbusiness interview, marketing, startup, video

How to Tap Into the POWER Within with Antonio Brown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ-iE3uDH-k I am so overjoyed to have been able to sit down with Antonio Brown owner of men’s fashion brand LXIII. Our conversation was literally food for my soul, we discussed everything from walking in faith, making sure your actions align with the life you want to live and tapping into your POWER. With no formal...

By Deborah Oster PannellFeatured, Marketing, Your Smart Hustlebusiness networking, networking

4 Ways To Maximize Event Networking: My Time At the Ascent Tech Conference

There’s a new tech conference in town, and its name is Ascent -- “The Only Tech Conference By Startups For Startups.” It took place on October 3rd and 4th here in NYC, and I was fortunate enough to be able to attend on the first day. I was curious to check this one out,...

By Ramon RayFeatured, Your Smart Hustle

Smart Hustle Magazine: Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2018

One of the joys of being an entrepreneur is learning from the successes and failures of other entrepreneurs. Smart Hustle Magazine proudly shares those moments. Along with learning opportunities, Smart Hustle Magazine also celebrates the entrepreneurs who dedicate time and energy to building businesses that showcase and forward the values of the small business...

By Ramon RayAdvice, Featured, Your Smart Hustlebranding, Smart Hustle Interviews

Mr. Cory’s Cookies – Son and Mom’s Business Spreading Love One Cookie at a Time

We are proud to announce the return of the 13th Annual Smart Hustle Small Business Conference. This year, we will be hosting amazing speakers including the owners of Mr. Cory’s Cookies, Mr. Cory and Cookie Mom! Mr. Cory's Cookies is a NJ based company founded by 6 year old Cory Nieves, aka Mr. Cory. He...