Alfred A. Edmond, Jr. of Black Enterprise, a leading resource for Black business owners, highlights entrepreneurs who’ve left an impact on the African-American community. Athletes and entertainers. Abolitionists and civil rights leaders. Poets and preachers. Authors and painters. Soldiers and politicians. Every Black History Month, our recognition of great Black achievers seems to run the […]
To paraphrase Jay Z, “Beyoncé is not a businesswoman. She’s a business, woman.” And so it made total sense when Harvard Business School announced that it would publish a case study about the perfectly executed secret-release of Beyoncé’s self-titled album, a visual masterpiece that arrived on iTunes unannounced — no promotional tour, no singles, nothing — […]
In reflecting on the Super Bowl Half-time show as entrepreneurs, we should take every opportunity to learn what we can from titans like Missy Elliot, who made a surprise appearance with headliner Katy Perry. Read more.
Do you have dreams of taking your business to the big leagues? Entrepreneur Vonda McPherson proves it’s possible if you plan your finances carefully and put in a little elbow grease. In fact, her dedication resulted in a plum contract as a vendor for the 2014 Super Bowl. Read more.
African-Americans face greater challenges when starting businesses than other entrepreneurs. Read more.
Running a small business during this economy is tough, and many business owners try to survive by cutting back. But now isn’t the time to skimp on quality or customer service. Read More
Export Assistance Service Provides Framework for International Expansion TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 22, 2015) – The Florida SBDC Network and Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) solidifying a partnership to assist Florida-based companies tap into overseas markets. The MOU solidifying a partnership between the Florida SBDC and EFI was signed by: […]
While it’s often thought that you need a significant amount of capital to start a business, this isn’t always the case. Read More
From SEO experts to DIY SEO dabblers, everyone seems focused on making 2015 the year of discovery for small business. Read more.
Until recently, the industrial equipment company Caterpillar would not be a top-of-mind candidate for engaging, entertaining marketing. Now with hundreds of millions of social media hits around its “Built for it” marketing video series, Caterpillar serves as an inspiration for small business marketers about how to entertain, engage and excite the marketplace. Read more…..
