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Read a small-business P&L without an accounting degree
A profit and loss statement is the single most useful document a small-business owner can read fluently. Most owners I work with…
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James Okonkwo
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James is a senior reporter at carmannews focusing on regulation, public records, and the consumer-protection stories that don't fit cleanly into one desk. His work cuts across business, tech, and health when the underlying story is the same: how a rule changed and who notices.
Credentials: Investigative reporting, public records, FOIA; 7 years on the regulatory beat.
Based in: Lagos, Nigeria
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The interview question that reveals a great small hire
"Tell me about a time you fixed something nobody asked you to fix." The interview question that, again and again, predicts a…
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Why your workplace retirement account is set up wrong
The default 401(k) settings at most companies are calibrated for the average employee, who doesn't exist. carmannews walks through the three settings…
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Choosing a business bank account: 5 fees that add up
Free business checking is rarely free. carmannews compared 12 popular business accounts and found the five recurring fees that most owners don't…
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The roof contractor checklist that prevents 3 rip-offs
Roofing scams follow predictable patterns. The contractor behaviours that correlate with the worst outcomes — and the three lines in a contract…
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Handyman vs. licensed contractor: where the line really is
In every US state, the line between "handyman work" and "contractor work" is legally specific and usually misunderstood. carmannews maps the rules…
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Painting a house in 2026: the 3 brands the pros still use
Paint formulations changed substantially through 2024–25. What actually separates lasting paint from the cheap stuff — and the prep that matters more…
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The kitchen layout principles that outlast every trend
Cabinet styles change every decade; the work triangle, prep zones, and clearance dimensions barely budge. The kitchen layout fundamentals that any 2030…