I’ll admit, this week’s newsletter is not super gay or Italian, but bear with me!
In addition to being a finocchio Italiano, I’m also a business owner. I’ve been running a freelance writing business for five (5!) years now. I could not have lasted this long without the excellent teachings and resources of other freelancers.
I know some of you are in this freelance boat with me, which is why I wanted to share a little treat with you this week: a roundup of newsletters that will help you grow and thrive in 2026.
I’m a member of The Co-Promotion Club, a space for online business owners who want to build a supportive referral network. Each of these newsletters is written by a fellow Co-Pro Club member — who’s also a thoughtful, creative human with years of experience in their field.
I hope you find a new favorite read! (Or, should I say, second-favorite, after Finocchio of course 😉).
A brand strategist’s guide to ditching toxic hustle culture so you can build a better-for-you brand and business.
By Jamie R Cox: Helping founder-led service businesses attract better-fit clients through fluff-free positioning, practical messaging, and a doable marketing approach matched to their talents, capacity, and goals.
THE newsletter for small business owners ready to grow their business in a way that’s true to them. Each weekly email has an idea for building systems your way, a quick win, and a challenge to make time for something you love.
From Bohannon Virtual Solutions: Online business management and virtual assistance for small business owners with teams less than 10.
Website tips and marketing strategy.
By Space Cookie Designs: Working with service-based small businesses to create websites that feel like them and help grow their business.
Practical tips and actionable insights for building a strong referral partner network that supports your business — and you as the human behind your work.
From The Co-Promotion Club: Where experienced business owners build supportive referral partnerships.
The adventures of a graphic designer in Nashville, sharing projects, thoughts, and connections.
From Kelsey Rae Brasher Designs: Graphic designer with 15+ years of experience helping businesses look the way they feel inside by collaborating with clients to create thoughtful, strategic design that brings their brand to life.
Delivering actionable writing advice and industry hot-takes that’ll breathe inspiration back into your day—covering everything from brand messaging strategy to conversion copywriting tips that help you connect with your ideal audience.
From Big Picture Copywriting: Providing brand messaging strategy and conversion copywriting services for founders, startups, and corporate clients.
What I’m figuring out behind the scenes in my own business, and the ideas I’m exploring around neurodivergence and how we work as neurodivergent business owners.
By Yellow Sky Business Services: Done-For-You Bookkeeping Designed for Neurodivergent Business Owners, meeting you where you are — not where you “should” be.
How we can better navigate online marketing as community-oriented humans who are trying to survive under capitalism and cope with extractive online culture.
From Upswept Creative: We do websites and online marketing for radical leaders.
Each week, Jenni writes about sustainable business strategy (and a touch of psychology) for solopreneurs and creative souls who want more out of life than the status quo.
From JWG Coaching & Consulting: A business coach and strategist who helps solopreneurs build powerful, sustainable businesses that don’t burn them out.
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That’s all, folks! This week, I’m leaving with you a snap from my spooky post-Halloween hike near Lago di Como. See you again soon!
