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And for an LGBTQ business owner, their business.' When it actually makes a difference is when you're impacting someone's life. 'Money matters, and money makes things happen. 'That's how we get ahead, quite frankly,' said queer and femme entrepreneur Kristen Kaza. BOYSTOWN - Supporting businesses owned by people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer is one of the best ways allies can help level the playing field, advocates say.