The Purpose Pusher Blog Spot

To the  Purposed people I serve in the Entrepreneur and Small Business Ecosystem! Listen, we made it through March, honey! SMH (I think lol) 😵‍💫 If you see or speak to me on a weekly basis, YOU KNOW THE REAL DEAL—and let me tell you, this retrograde did the absolute most this season 🤧. If you know, you know. BUT! It ALL worked out for your good- if you let it.. Honestly, it’s been some heavy lifting down here in Southside Virginia. Many businesses in the ecosystem are preparing for the amazing opportunities that the new casino will bring, and let me tell you—it’s a grind! 💪🏾 You know, there’s something about being affiliated with big names and sitting in boardrooms where decisions get made about the ecosystem of Petersburg . That’s one thing. But it’s a whole different grind being in the trenches, face-to-face with the minority-owned small businesses  and entrepreneurs too! (less than 250 employees) who make it all come together—who put in the hard work, sweat, and tea...

Spring isn’t just for deep cleaning your home—it’s also the perfect time to refresh your business! Here are a few must-do tasks to stay compliant, organized, and ready for the next quarter: ✅ Review Business Licenses & Permits – Ensure all registrations, SWaM certifications, and industry-specific permits are up-to-date. Missing deadlines can cost you! 📑 Tidy Up Financial Records – Reconcile your Q1 finances, review P&L statements, and prep for tax deadlines. Need help? Talk to a tax pro NOW, not later! 🗂 Declutter Your Digital Space – Organize emails, update client records, and back up important files. A clean inbox = a clear mind! 💰 Evaluate Your Pricing & Expenses – Cut unnecessary costs and make sure your pricing reflects your value, market trends, and inflation. 📣 Refresh Your Brand Presence – Update your website, social media, and business listings. A fresh look can attract new customers! 🛠 Optimize Business Systems – Streamline operations, automate ...

In life and in your career, you’re going to run into people—friends, colleagues, onlookers—who are oddly committed to misunderstanding you. And let’s be clear: it’s not always because you don’t make sense. Most of the time, it’s because they lack the capacity to see beyond themselves, their own limitations, or what they’ve been programmed to believe or do... Some people have only ever known one way of thinking, one way of moving, one way of existing. When you come through breaking molds, thinking differently, striving for something bigger than what they’ve ever envisioned for themselves, it shakes them. And instead of opening their minds, they reject what they don’t understand. That’s not your burden to carry. Stay Focused, Stay Vigilant This next level of success you’re stepping into? It’s not like ANYTHING you’ve ever experienced before. It’s going to require a different level of discipline, a new level of self-belief, and an unshakable commitment to your vision. You don’t have time...

Aww shoot! Some folks got a little too comfortable with how coy you used to be. They mistook your quietness, your patience, your humility for weakness. They thought you were just a cat when you were really the lion the whole time. But guess what? It’s time to shine, baby! Step out of that comfort zone and show them exactly who you were always meant to be. See, you were placed here for a reason. You’ve always carried something powerful within you, but the world tried to dim your light because it shined too bright for them. That’s not your problem. That’s theirs. People who aren’t sure about WHO they are or WHAT they bring to ANY table will project their insecurities onto you. And if you let them, they’ll have you believing that you’re "too much" or your energy is "too vibrant." Nah, let’s be clear—it’s not you. It’s God’s anointing pouring into you and THROUGH you, and that light makes folks nervous. It shakes them. It makes them feel overshadowed, like they have to ...

If you are a Local Minority Small Business, Organization, Entrepreneur, or and other Community Leader and you would love some strategy for your communities families, businesses and other developments, contact your public yet LOCAL Minority Small Business support agencies or organizations or private organizations that support sWaM businesses during this time like Xave D. Morgan for additional strategies and resources @IAMXaveDMorgan https://tr.ee/A3kGuF7HES #UmojaMeansUnity #IamXaveDMorganHere, to increase self-determination, productivity, & profitability within low-income and minority communities and organizations.🛜 www.XaveDMorgan.com💎 “Help Me Help God, Help This Channel Grow” 😇 - Wealth Building Strategies with Xave D. Morgan Mission for 2025: “Profit in Your Purpose” This year, I’m amplifying my focus on generational wealth building and elevating businesses to their next level of success. My commitment remains steadfast in helping Small, Women-, and Minority-Owned Businesses...

I am excited to formerly announce my position as Chair of the  Economic Vitality committee for Virginia Main Street Petersburg ! Governor Youngkin released a word on Virginia Main Street America and Designation impact.  Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · December 23, 2024 CONTACTS:  Office of the Governor Contact: Christian Martinez Email: Christian.Martinez@governor.virginia.gov Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Nine New Designated Virginia Main Street Communities   Designated Main Streets can access resources to advance downtown revitalization and business development RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced nine new organizations for the Advancing Virginia Main Street Designation. The newly designated communities will receive intensive services to help strengthen their downtowns, including market analysis, marketplace development, capacity building, design assistance, organization development, eco...