Savage X Fenty vs Victoria’s Secret: Business Lessons, $500 Fines, and a $10K Grant!

💸🎨 $10,000 for Creative Entrepreneurs

Are you a photographer, jewelry maker, interior designer, writer, or filmmaker? This $10,000 grant could be yours. Apply here by the end of the month.

🏦 Finance Fix

If you own a Corporation or LLC, you should look at this. Companies need to register with the Financial Crimes Bureau to avoid a $500/day penalty!

Who needs to file: If you’ve filed documents with the Secretary of State (most LLCs and corporations) and don’t meet any exemptions.

Common exemptions: Large operating companies with 20+ full-time employees, tax-exempt entities like 501(c) groups, and inactive entities.

Deadline: Jan 1, 2025.

How to do it: Go to the FinCEN BOI website and find the "Prepare & Submit BOIR" section.

 💪 Your “WHY” Can Carry You Through Tough Days

Being an entrepreneur is a wild ride, some days, you feel on top of the world; and the next, you’re wondering why you signed up for this rollercoaster. So, what keeps you going on those tough days?

Here’s how to dig deep and find it:

• What past experiences shaped you? Take a stroll down memory lane and look for the key moments that made you who you are.

• How have you served others? Think about those moments when your work truly impacted someone.

• What values guide your decisions? Identify the core principles that keep you grounded.

• How does your work align with your long-term goals? Look at the big picture,where are you headed?

💬 We want to hear from YOU!

Share your WHY with us 👉here 👈 or respond to this email. We’ll feature your stories on social media in the coming weeks!

💰From the Financial World

• The stock market is running hot. Check out CNN’s fear and greed index.

• Holiday shoppers are set to spend more, even as they take on more debt (CNBC)

• Should you refinance now that interest rates are dropping? (Reuters)

🔥 Victoria's Secret Revealed

With the return of the Victoria’s Secret Show, let’s talk about a brand that changed the game: Savage X Fenty. Created by the queen herself, Rihanna. Savage X Fenty took the lingerie world by storm by offering women something Victoria’s Secret never fully embraced: inclusivity and authenticity.

Key Takeaways:

Challenge the status quo: Just like Savage X Fenty broke from traditional beauty standards, think about how you can challenge the norms in your industry. What gaps are your competitors ignoring?

Inclusive from the start: Know your audience, and make sure your products or services reflect the diversity of their needs.

Authenticity sells: Be real with your customers. Show them who you are and what you stand for. Authenticity builds trust, and trust creates loyal customers.