THE 8th Ascent™ BLOG
Where Perspective Meets Power
A space dedicated to mindset, leadership, resilience, and the art of elevating your life above fear, complacency, and the systems built to contain you.
The Ascent Journal is more than a blog, it’s a movement of thought.
Every article is designed to challenge assumptions, spark ambition, and guide you toward courageous self-leadership in a world shifting under your feet.
SETTING UP THE LEGAL FOUNDATION: LLC, EIN & D-U-N-S FOR VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESSES
Forming your LLC, getting your EIN and a business-credit identity with a D-U-N-S number is the legal and financial foundation every veteran entrepreneur needs. This guide shows you step-by-step how to build that foundation — cleanly, completely, and ready for growth.
Banking & Soft-Pull Business Credit Cards: Smart Capital for Veterans
Soft-pull business credit cards and 0% intro APR offers can give veteran entrepreneurs a runway for launch or growth. Learn how to assess, use, and respect credit so it becomes a tool — not a crutch.
8th Ascent BUSINESS PERMITS & LEGAL REQUIREMENTS: WHAT EVERY VETERAN ENTREPRENEUR NEEDS TO KNOW
Make your business legal and legitimate from day one. Learn what licenses and permits you may need based on location and industry and follow a step by step approach to stay fully compliant as you launch. 8thascent.com
8th Ascent Smart Capital: Using Business Credit Cards the Right Way
Pre-approval and 0% intro APR business credit cards can give veterans the strategic capital they need to launch and scale — without sacrificing cash flow on day one. In this guide, you’ll learn how to leverage credit responsibly, reduce risk, and take control of your business funding like the elite do.
SYSTEM TEST CHECKLIST
Before you launch verify every button email and checkout works. This system test gives you confidence your business is ready for real traffic and real customers.
8th Ascent Grant Funding for Veterans — Smart Research, Real Strategies, No Fairy Dust
Veteran Business Grants Blog
Grants can accelerate a veteran’s path into entrepreneurship — but they’re competitive, require preparation, and reward mission-driven clarity. This guide breaks down why grants matter, how to research them the right way, and where veterans can find verified opportunities designed to support their launch into business ownership.
Net-30 Vendor Starter Guide
Why Net-30 Matters
Each on-time payment is a positive mark on your business credit profile.
That history earns you access to:
– Larger business credit cards
– Bank lending and lines of credit
– Lower interest rates
– Vendor trust and flexibility
We do not wait for permission in the veteran community — we build the credibility that makes banks ask to work with us later.
The Ownership Effect: How Taking Radical Accountability Changes Every Area of Your Life
When you stop waiting for permission and start owning your decisions, everything changes. Confidence increases. Opportunities appear. Money starts moving. Your relationships improve. Ownership isn’t a personality trait — it’s a discipline and the foundation of the 8th Ascent philosophy.