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The Community Has Voted: King's Dream's Nonprofit, Shop Skyway, is Getting Funded!

King County recently voted on its first Participatory Budgeting, where community members cast over 2,600 ballots on projects they want

Business Insurance 101: Everything You Need To Know.

With all it takes to start and run a business, the small business often feels like an extension of your family.

7 Unmistakable Signs You May Need To Hire a Business Consultant.

Business consultants, or business management consultants, play a vital role in the business lifecycle ecosystem.

Considering Buying a Franchise or an Existing Business?

If you're a new entrepreneur considering what type of business to buy, you may wonder whether to buy a franchise or an existing business....

Pups in The City

Launching a new subscription model business is a huge undertaking! Especially for small Minority business owners with limited capital.

How To Establish Business Credit (And Why It’s So Important)

When starting a small business, failing to plan is planning to fail. While you may have a great product and service that you plan to...

Amplifying Black Stories: Introducing Jawan Harris

Take Notice Podcast featuring King's Dream Consulting's unapologetic leader, Jawan Harris.

Do I Need a Business Plan?

If you're a first-time small business owner, you may wonder if you need a business plan. With all the work it takes to start a business,...

Honoring Black History Month.

We are honoring and recognizing the countless contributions and innovations made by members of the African Diaspora.

Black business owners are a testament to the resilience of Black people in creating brands and solutions to meet the needs of their communities.

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