Latest from Johnson Stiles

By Johnson Stiles

Johnson Stiles is former loan-officer turned contributor to SelfEmployed.com. After retiring in 2020, his mission was to spread his expertise and help others utilize leverage debt to enhance success.

News, Insights, and Advice from Johnson Stiles

African American seamstress smiling at work with a 'Support Small Businesses' sign; Muse for Small Business

Meta’s Muse Adds QuickBooks, Canva And Shopify For Small Business

October 5, 2026

Group of dancers recording performance with smartphone on tripod, capturing trendy dance moves; creator communities

Raptive Launches Free Creator Communities With A 50/50 Ad Split

October 1, 2026

Group of male construction workers on site wearing safety gear during daytime; independent workforce

Record 74.9 Million Americans Now Work Independently, MBO Finds

September 30, 2026

Man at a currency exchange office window, showing currency rates inside a bustling city; Fed rate hike small business

Fed’s First Rate Hike Since 2023 Raises Borrowing Costs

September 24, 2026

Monochrome image of stock market data on a screen, depicting financial information and trends; AI benefits brokerage

New AI Brokerage Targets Health Plans For Very Small Firms

September 23, 2026

A laptop displaying ChatGPT on a desk by a window, featuring a modern home office setup; ChatGPT Ads Shopify

ChatGPT Ads Land In Shopify, Opening A New Channel For Sellers

September 22, 2026

Top view of tax forms, a calculator, and pen for tax preparation; IRS Direct Pay

IRS Pushes Free Direct Pay As Q3 Estimated Tax Deadline Lands

September 16, 2026

Team collaborating around a whiteboard in a modern office; AI-powered lead generation

4 Ways AI is Impacting How Businesses Approach Lead Gen

September 15, 2026

A blogger sits in front of a camera for filming a video indoors; Unilever creator marketing

Unilever Now Works With 300,000 Creators, Reshaping Brand Deals