Benefits
Lifetime membership in the TAG 9 CEO Network (never expires, never upsells) Annual business credit & funding health check — free, every year Bilingual instruction (Creole + English) — learn in YOUR language Direct role in a live community-owned local marketplace project Priority access to government contract & grant bidding teams Personal business plan reviewed by active entrepreneurs, not professors
Eligibility Criteria
W-2 employees, 1099 contractors, freelancers, gig workers, or small business owners Haitian, immigrant, and minority professionals ready to make the shift Aspiring entrepreneurs who are done talking and ready to BUILD Must be 18+ and committed to weekly sessions (online or in-person) No business experience required — just hunger Not for everyone. We select participants who show up, not just sign up.
Brand Values
Backed by TAG 9 INC — proven track record in funding acquisition, business formation, and community economic development You don't watch a course. You RUN a business alongside other entrepreneurs. IRS Section 162 compliant — your accountant will thank you (tax-deductible professional development) Every dollar funds a real community project, not a CEO's vacation Participants gain CEO-level skills AND real operational experience in a live local marketplace
Essential Skills
Structure your income as 1099 and keep thousands more per year Form and maintain an LLC or S-Corp (correctly, the first time) Build business credit separate from personal — access $10K–$50K in funding Lead a team, manage operations, close deals — real CEO work Apply the 7 Streams of Income model to YOUR situation
Outcome
FROM: Paycheck dependency, someone else's schedule, zero equity TO: Business ownership, self-determined income, funding access, professional network Measurable Results: Operational business plan (funding-ready, not theoretical) $5K+ annual tax savings through proper entity structure $10K–$50K in accessible funding within 6 months A network of 150 entrepreneurs who hold you accountable A role in a live local marketplace generating real revenue The only diploma here is your bank statement.