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TL;DR: Funding? Here. Product drop tips? Here. A tax explainer that won’t make you cry? Also here.

Running your own business? That’s not just bold — it’s revolutionary.
At Investrio, we believe that financial empowerment is feminist.
Every time you send an invoice, raise your prices, file your taxes, or apply for a grant, you're doing something radical: you're building wealth on your own terms in a system that wasn't built with you in mind.

This week, we’re showing up with the tools, knowledge, and support to keep you going. Because you’re not just chasing a dream, you’re rewriting the rules.
And we’re here to make sure you never have to do it alone.
Investrio now connects your accounts, sorts transactions by biz/personal, and gives you a clean Excel file just in time for tax season.
🏦 Finance Fix
Quarterly Taxes? I Barely Know Her.
Someone said entrepreneurship is just making money and then sending a chunk of it to the IRS four times a year... and honestly? They’re not wrong. 😅
If you’re used to filing taxes once a year and calling it a day, welcome to the world of quarterly taxes.
Here’s what you need to know:
✅ Yearly Taxes = The Big One
That’s your usual April tax return. You report everything you earned, spent, and (hopefully) deducted. Simple enough.
✅ Quarterly Taxes = Pay-As-You-Go
When you’re self-employed, no one’s withholding taxes from your income which means the IRS expects you to make estimated payments in April, June, September, and January.
✅ Do I have to pay quarterly?
If you expect to owe more than $1,000 in taxes for the year (after deductions), then yep — the IRS says you gotta.

🎯 Grants for Solopreneurs & Small Businesses

🚀 $100,000 for Underrepresented Founders
The MSP Equity Accelerator is investing $100K in high-growth startups founded by Black, Brown, and women entrepreneurs.This is an industry-agnostic and business model-agnostic program.
📅 Apply here by April 25, 2025
🌿 $10K for Women in Sustainability
The Amber Grant for Women is awarding $10,000 this month to a female founder whose business focuses on environmental or economic sustainability. Bonus: one annual winner will receive $25,000 more.
📅 Apply here by April 30, 2025
🌟 Up to $23,000 for Dream Businesses
The Galaxy of Stars Dream Business Bundle Grant is open to U.S.-based businesses across industries, offering a dreamy mix of cash and resources worth up to $23,000.
📅 Apply here by April 30, 2025
💰 Get Paid Back: Employee Retention Credit
If your business had employees and was impacted during COVID, you may be eligible for a refundable tax credit via the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). It's not a grant — but it's money back.
📅 Apply here by April 15, 2025
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How to Make Your Customers Set Alarms for Your Product Releases
You know that feeling when your favorite brand drops something new and if you don’t buy it right now, it’s gone? That’s not an accident. That’s strategy.
Daily Drills mastered the art of the drop.
First collection? Sold out in a day.!!!
So, what’s the secret to making collection drops work for your business?
✨ Tease Before You Launch
Daily Drills posts sneak peeks, moodboards, and “we’re cooking something” vibes on sociasl a week in advance. The pre-launch hype makes the drop feel like an event.
✨ Make It Easy to Miss Out (But Not Too Easy)
They release just enough product to sell out quickly but keep the tone playful and inclusive. “Set your alarm” becomes part of the brand experience. Scarcity, but not snobbery.
✨ Early Access for Superfans
Their app gives VIPs access before the drop goes public. That exclusivity creates urgency and drives downloads. Reward your most loyal audience first.
Do you have questions? Just ask Vestie, your financial bestie! 🌟
In Abundance,
Joyce and Laura
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