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Every issue is packed with useful information for building a profitable solo business at home and in-person with community.

01The case study

Learn how real solo businesses make their money.

Every issue takes one real-life, successful solo business apart: what it sells, what it charges, who it serves, how it found its first customers, and what sets it apart.

01CASE STUDY
BEFOREWHAT THEY SELLTHE PRICE$0,000
02Uncommon Essay

Dive deeper into how one-person businesses get built, with in-depth essays.

Read a preview of the latest Uncommon Essay on Substack, where we go deep on the challenges, rewards, and know-how of building a business you run on your own terms.

UNCOMMON ESSAY
NEW ON SUBSTACK · 12 MIN READ
Why your first offer should be smaller than your expertise
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03Uncommon Academy

Learn best practices for solo businesses in our latest videos.

Learn solo business tips and tricks by watching the newest long- and short-form videos from Uncommon Academy.

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How to price your first offer
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04New on the blog

Get your burning solo business questions answered in our newest blog articles.

Read the newest articles from the blog so you can get your burning solo business questions answered.

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05Opportunities and events

Act on entrepreneurial opportunities before they close.

Act on calls for speakers, grants, competitions, and in-person founders’ meetups in your area that are worth your time.

OPPORTUNITIES + EVENTS
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06Community board

Check what other founders are offering and offer your own services.

Catch up on short ads from our community of solo business founders: services, collaborations, and launches. You can post your own ad to offer services for other founders.

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07Free training and challenge

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08Ways to work with us

Learn how we can help you build your profitable solo business the right way.

Learn how we can help you build your profitable solo business with Uncommon Toolkits, Plan A launch program, and Uncommon Mentorship, covering every step of your entrepreneurial journey.

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