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12 Service Businesses You Can Book Directly on Skip

Across the Skip community, thousands of entrepreneurs are now showcasing their services — everything from coaching to transportation, wellness, education, tech help, and more. These listings make it easier for customers to discover what business owners offer, learn about their work, and book appointments or sessions instantly. Below, we’re highlighting

50 Outstanding Products from Skip Entrepreneurs You Can Support This Season

Every day on Skip, entrepreneurs are launching real products—things you can touch, wear, read, sip, or gift. To spotlight that creativity, we pulled together 50 physical products from small business owners across the country. From handcrafted jewelry and books to sauces, skincare, and pet treats, here are some of

The Top 50 Businesses Now Selling Their Products & Services on Skip

A new chapter is beginning for entrepreneurs on Skip. For years, business owners have used Skip to find grants, funding, tools, and support for growing their ideas. Today, thousands of entrepreneurs rely on Skip daily — not just for opportunities, but for accountability, community, and momentum. Now, for the first time,

The Best U.S. Cities for Small Business Owners: Explore Skip’s City Rankings

Small businesses are the heart of every community — and Skip is proud to celebrate entrepreneurs across the country. We’ve launched the first batch of city ranking pages, showcasing local businesses and helping entrepreneurs gain visibility in their regions. Whether you’re in New York or California, Florida or Texas,

Introducing the Social Media Teammate

Skip’s newest AI tool makes it easier than ever to create, organize, and publish content across Instagram and Facebook. Entrepreneurs can now generate polished posts, refine captions, choose images, and manage their full posting workflow directly from the Skip dashboard. The Social Media Teammate [https://helloskip.com/dashboard/teammates]

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What Type of Business Entity Should You Start?

Are you looking to start a business but aren't sure the best legal structure to choose? According to the SBA, there are currently over 33 million small businesses in the US and there were over 5 million new business applications in 2021 — the most at any point in

Introducing Skip Payments: Accept Payments for Your Products and Services in Minutes

Today we’re releasing the biggest update to Skip this year — entrepreneurs and small business owners can now add products and services [https://helloskip.com/dashboard/payments] directly to their business page and accept payments instantly. For the first time, your Skip listing becomes more than a profile. It becomes

Introducing the New Discover Page: Your Business Stats, Visibility, and Growth Engine — All in One Place

Today we’re launching one of our biggest upgrades yet: the redesigned Discover Page [https://helloskip.com/dashboard/discover]. This update brings your business front and center, gives you instant insight into your visibility across Skip, and unlocks new ways to grow. If you’ve ever wished you could see

Introducing the Skip Workspace: Your New Hub for Grants, Funding, and AI Writing

We’re thrilled to announce the biggest Skip funding update this year — the Skip Workspace [https://helloskip.com/dashboard/workspace] — now live for every entrepreneur and small business owner. Skip Workspace brings together everything you need to apply for grants, improve your writing, and manage your business growth — all in

Win When Your Friends Win: The Skip Instant Grants Referral Challenge

Skip’s Instant Grants have already made a huge impact this year — over 700 entrepreneurs and small business owners have won cash or credit [https://helloskip.com/skip-grants] to grow their dreams. And as we head toward the end of the year, we’re raising the bar. For Instant

13 Small Business Grants With Deadlines in November 2025

If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner looking for grant opportunities this month, we’ve rounded up the top 13 grants with deadlines in November 2025 — including exclusive Skip Instant Grants and major national programs offering up to $100,000. Whether you’re just getting started or growing

AI Will Completely Change Entrepreneurship — Here’s How Skip Is Helping You Lead the Way

The Future Belongs to Entrepreneurs Who Embrace AI Across every industry, AI is reshaping how work gets done. Big companies are using it to automate jobs and cut costs — but for entrepreneurs and small business owners, this is the moment to compete. At Skip, we believe AI isn’t replacing

Skip Launches Daily Small Business Rankings by State

Skip’s mission has always been to support and recognize small business owners —and now, we’re taking it a step further. Today, we’re excited to launch state-level daily rankings across the U.S., giving business owners a new way to see where they stand and how they’

Where entrepreneurs want grants to go next — and how they plan to use AI (Skip survey)

We asked the Skip community of small business owners and founders how they think about grants on Skip today and how they’re using (or plan to use) AI in their businesses. Below are the highlights and key takeways so you know what's Summary: Grant Are Critical and

The Skip State Leaderboards: Top 20 Businesses in All 50 States (Plus DC & PR)

We’ve launched state and territory leaderboards for small businesses across the U.S. — 50 states + DC + PR + GU + MP + VI — powered by a first-of-its-kind Skip Score that reflects how a business shows up and participates in the Skip community. Pages update daily based on Skip score

How to Use And Set Up Your AI Agent on Skip

Want to communicate with potential customers, partners, or collaborators for your business 24/7? Skip's AI Agent [https://helloskip.com/dashboard/public-listing?source=AIAgentBlogPost] is now live — an advanced AI experience that lives on your Skip public listing and website to explain what your business does, answer

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Create More with Skip Cofounder: Images, Charts, and Tables at Your Fingertips

We’ve just rolled out powerful new tools in Skip Cofounder [https://helloskip.com/cofounder?source=SkipBlog] to help you create more, faster — whether you’re working on your business listing, your website, your marketing, or your social media. Find and Add Images in Seconds Simply type in image search

Skip Launches Cofounder: 24/7 AI Partner for Entrepreneurs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – August 14, 2025 — Skip, the leading platform helping millions of small business owners find and secure funding, today announced the launch of Skip Cofounder, an AI-powered business partner designed to work alongside entrepreneurs 24/7. Built on advanced AI technology and trained with

How Many Entries Does it Take to Win an Instant Grant on Skip?

At Skip, we’re proud to be the largest instant grants provider in the U.S., helping small business owners, side hustlers, and entrepreneurs get an extra boost. Since we launched Instant Grants [https://helloskip.com/dashboard/instant-grants?source=BlogPost], nearly 100,000 people have entered, we’ve done

June 2025 Product Updates on Skip

At Skip, we’re on a mission to help entrepreneurs skip the red tape — so they can get funding, build faster, and grow with confidence. Every update we ship brings you closer to having the tools and support you need, all in one place. Here’s what’s new this

How to Pay Yourself While Growing Your Business

Paying yourself as a small business owner is smart. In this post, we break down exactly how to budget for your personal pay, even while reinvesting in your business. Learn how to balance growth and sustainability without burning out.

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W2 Employee vs 1099: Which is Better For Your Business?

Should you hire a W2 employee or a 1099 contractor? In this article, we will break down the pros and cons of W2s and 1099s, the main differences, and which one could be better for you.

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Owner's Draw vs. Salary

There are two main ways you can pay yourself as an owner: an owner's draw and taking a salary. In this article, we discuss the differences between these two methods so you can make an informed choice.

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Self-Employed vs. Small Business Owner: Why the Difference Matters

The differences between the self-employed and small business owners may appear subtle, but they can impact your expenses, liability, and taxes. Read here to find out more.

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What’s the Difference Between an LLC, a Corporation, and a partnership?

If you are new to small business, it’s important to understand how an LLC, a Corporation, and a Partnership differ, so you can structure your business to fit your needs and future goals.