When you receive a grant opportunity, what’s your first step to verify if it’s legitimate?

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/Nq9dvP/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Search the organization or agency name online
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/Nq9dvP/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Check .gov or .org websites for confirmation
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/Nq9dvP/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Ask peers or business mentors
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/Nq9dvP/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">I’m not sure

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Before today, how familiar were you with the existence of fake “business grant” or “government grant” offers targeting business owners?

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/qL6UuE/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">I had no idea these scams existed
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/qL6UuE/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">I’ve heard about them but don’t know details
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/qL6UuE/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">I’ve received one personally

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Funding Scams!

Hey Biz Owners:
Is it me or has there been an increase in scammy "Grant funding" websites/ FB pages etc. I have to laugh at the sheer stupidity of some of them, if it were not for the fact that they're really harming people, which is disgusting to say the least.

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I'm late posting this, but found it interesting. How a potential customer was approached with their abandoned cart was a little different. 🤔

Do you currently have a referral system?

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/sGFnTU/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Yes, it’s formal
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/sGFnTU/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Informal only
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/sGFnTU/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Not yet

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CLIENT RETENTION

What’s holding you back from turning every happy client into a brand advocate?

Let’s get real: If you’re still waiting for clients to magically show up, you’re wasting time. Success doesn’t knock—you have to go grab it. 💪

Be honest: How much time do you spend on outreach weekly?

INCOME STABILITY

The day I started emailing 10 leads daily, my inbox blew up. Clients don’t care about perfection—they care about results. 📬

Happy Almost Father's Day!

FOLLOW-UP

Fortune isn’t in the funnel—it’s in the follow-up.
📩 Be persistent. Be helpful. Be top-of-mind.

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Don't forget to FOLLOW-UP with clients or leads!
🔁 Follow-up increases client retention by 30–50%

FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP FOLLOW-UP

It's not an option, it’s a MUST DO!
Why?
80% of sales happen after the 5th follow-up.
But 44% of entrepreneurs give up after the first email.
Your competition thanks you for quitting.😟

RETAINERS

Quick Tip:
Upsell retainers during projects: Midway through, offer clients ongoing support packages tailored to their needs.

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What’s your biggest obstacle to offering retainers?

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/vlFByU/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Lack of clients
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/vlFByU/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Fear of rejection
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/vlFByU/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Don’t know where to start

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FREE EMAIL for Biz?... Even Google discourages you from using it. Why?

1. It shows a lack of Brand Identity.
2. Your emails have a good chance of going to Spam.
3. It looks unprofessional and can hurt your chances
of having your proposals or offers even being seen.😟

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Do you track how many leads convert to long-term clients?

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/K0CMrd/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Yes
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/K0CMrd/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">No
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/K0CMrd/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Never thought about it

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Your finances shouldn’t feel like a rollercoaster. We all need stability.

One-off projects are great—until they’re not. Predictability isn’t boring—it’s freedom.

Hey Everyone:

I know the craziness of the US economy, politics, everything!
is enough to make you scream, but hang in there.
We all have to keep it going and keep our heads up! Things have to change...

GHOSTING 👻
Instead of blaming clients for ghosting, consider how well you've addressed their needs. It's not just about what you offer; it's about how you communicate value.

CLIENT RETENTION

Hustle culture lies. You don’t need to burn out chasing one-off gigs—you need predictable, repeatable income streams.

QUICK TIP

Switch from one-off projects to retainers: Sell a package of monthly deliverables and build consistent revenue.

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INCOME STABILITY:
Freelancers who thrive don’t wait for opportunity—they create systems that guarantee it.

QUICK TIP:
Create a ‘client follow-up map’: Always know where your next client is coming from.

How confident are you in your income pipeline?

1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/bZ8dr5/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">100% locked in
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/bZ8dr5/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Room for improvement
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/bZ8dr5/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">It’s hit or miss

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INCOME STABILITY:
Waiting for clients to come to you isn’t a strategy—it’s a liability. Build predictable pipelines

QUICK TIP:
Leverage social proof: Share testimonials and case studies in every client pitch. Build trust before they sign.

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🧐 If income stability is the key to long-term success, what’s stopping you from creating it now?

If you could stabilize your income in 90 days, what would it mean for your life and business?

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