Oct 8, 2024

We are deep in the heart of event season right now, which is both a fun and crazy time for 8THIRTYFOUR. As we head out on yet another flight, Kim and Maddie sit down to talk about the importance of showing up - and why it's one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your business. 

Sep 23, 2024

At 8THIRTYFOUR, we are lucky to have an incredible network of freelancers and contractors we work with to get the job done. But how do you best work with someone who isn't on your staff full-time? 

Maddie sat down with Jenna Brooks, a freelancer and Graphic Design BA from Calvin University, to talk about how she...

Sep 10, 2024

As a woman-owned business, we put a lot of stake in supporting other women as they work to grow their careers. This week on Happy Hour Hustle, we sit down with Shannon Burkel and Kaitlyn Olson of Axios HR to talk about women in leadership, the importance of mentorship, and so so much...

Aug 26, 2024

Small businesses already deal with enough, and now this. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) forces small businesses to provide their personal information to the federal government or face fines and even imprisonment if they don't. 

We've written about it before, but there is still a lot at stake.

That's why Kim...

Aug 13, 2024

It's no secret that the local news world has been changing, from how journalists connect with the community to how they combat misinformation online (which is no easy task).

Maddie and Alayna are once again joined by Lauren Kummer, a reporter and anchor at FOX 17, to talk about how her station and other local reporters...