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Black Economy Solutions studies the knowledge, abilities, experiences, and unmet needs within our communities. We use these insights to identify business opportunities, strengthen existing businesses, guide research, and explore ideas that could grow into new markets or industries.

You do not need to own a business or have a finished idea to start a conversation.

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What would you like to discuss?

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Tell us about a skill, ability, lived experience, or type of knowledge you have. This can be something you learned through employment, family, community, culture, personal experience, or solving problems.

3. Have you ever considered turning your knowledge or ability into a business?

Tell us who experiences the problem and why you believe it matters.

5. What has made it difficult to move forward?

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6. What kind of support would be most useful?

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How we use what you share

Black Economy Solutions uses the information you provide to respond to your message and understand potential skills, needs, business ideas, research questions, and partnership opportunities.

We may combine anonymous responses to identify broader community patterns and opportunities. We will not publicly identify you, publish your story, or share your contact information with another organization without asking for your permission first.

You may skip optional questions, decline future research, or ask us to stop contacting you at any time.

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Bring a research question or a project. We will help you understand the community you serve.

No Idea Required

Many conversations start with a skill someone has never thought of as a business. That is a good place to begin.

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We will not publish your story or pass your contact details to another organization without asking you first.