Is there something that is 'top of mind' for you? something that maybe keeping you awake? something that is stopping you progressing? If so, drop a comment and let's see if the community can help?

It’s rarely about income. Most of the difference comes down to decisions made before filing season: How the business is structured How expenses are tracked and categorized When income and expenses are recognized How owners compensate themselves Where state tax exposure is triggered I see businesses with identical revenue end the year with very different tax outcomes simply because one planned throughout the year and the other didn’t. Question for the room: Which of these do you think impacts taxes the most in your business right now? No right or wrong answers, curious to hear different perspectives.

Hi. I've just stumbled across your community! I'm currently working towards personal trainer, teaching classes (supervised). I really want to start an honest online fitness business that is going to thrive for the right reasons! I also want to incorporate Men's Mental Health awareness within the business to help change their lives! I'm currently looking at investors/leverage companies to help me start the journey :) or if their is anyone you can point me to! Also I would loves to learn about effective ways in business.

Happy New Year, Start up to Success! 🥂 As the clock ticks over into 2026, I’m sitting here with immense gratitude - not just as a member of this amazing group, but as a co-founder of Stack Era. This past year was a testament to the power of building in the open and learning in community. The conversations, feedback, and sheer brainpower in this community have been incredible. Many of the insights we’ve gained here have directly shaped how we think about software, development, and solving real problems for our clients at Stack Era. For us, 2025 was a year of solid growth, tough challenges, and brilliant breakthroughs. We shipped features we’re proud of, navigated complex puzzles, and, most importantly, helped our partners bring their visions to life through code. As we step into 2026, our resolution is simple: Build with even more intention. To create software that isn’t just functional, but foundational for the businesses that trust us. I want to personally thank this community for being a source of inspiration and sharp thinking. The energy here is contagious. Cheers, George Fox Co-Founder, Stack Era 📌 https://stackera.space/

Following the launch of my new book, I've been approached to partner the delivery of a Start Up Incubator to help founders start strong and achieve £10k months in their first year. Question please - what would you expect to be covered in the content of such an incubator?