Banknotes

Black and Forth: The Business Model That Built My Movement (and $1M+ in Revenue)

Nov 17, 2025 — 3 min read

Angel Gregorio transformed her Washington D.C. spice shop from $38K into a $1M+ business by creating a cooperative business model that offers free retail space to Black entrepreneurs. She saves $19,000 yearly in staffing costs and has built a thriving community incubator. Her model proves that collaboration, not competition, can drive growth.

Managing Your Finances

No. 28 How Piper’s Ice Cream Bar Built Stability Beyond the Seasons

by Aylon Pesso, Square

Sep 23, 2025 — 5 min read

Co-owner Chip Adkins shares the cash flow system that helps him slash operating costs by 12%, create financial stability for the business, and build sustainable wealth.

Managing Your Finances

No. 27 Money Real Talk: How 3 Entrepreneurs Have Scaled Without Burning Out

by Square

Aug 21, 2025 — 6 min read

From early financial missteps to game-changing business strategies, three powerhouse entrepreneurs share insights into their business journeys. Their conversation reveals how they've learned to balance profit with purpose, scale sustainably, and build wealth that lifts up their communities.

Managing Your Finances

No. 26 Money, Honestly: How Trumbug Runs on $74k a Year

by Square, Keila Hill-Trawick

Jul 24, 2025 — 7 min read

Pest control start-up founder James Schoen reveals the numbers behind his first year in business, like how much went toward inventory and marketing, the $20 tool that helped him save $25k, and the $75 that generated 1.5 million views on Instagram Reels.

Managing Your Finances

No. 25 Community, Culture, and Cash Flow: TK Tunchez Shares Tips for Growing Your Business

by Aja Evans, Square

Jun 20, 2025 — 5 min read

TK Tunchez turned Las Ofrendas into a flourishing brand — and now she’s paying it forward by empowering BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs through financial education and community support. Learn how tools like Square Loans and instant deposits helped her scale.