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Free Advice and Free Gifts: How to Succeed in Business
This month I’m celebrating my 15th anniversary in business and thinking back on all I have learned. If you want to learn the secret to becoming an entrepreneur and running a thriving small business, I share here five things that will help you succeed. I have met thousands of business owners around the country, and…
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Certifying Your Minority Business Opens Doors to Opportunity
There are often plenty of things working against you in business, so when you have an advantage, you should take it. It never hurts to get a leg up in business, and minority certification could help. There are two things that certification can do for you: give you access to contract opportunities and give you…
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10 People You Should Be Following on Twitter
In honor of Black History Month, it’s a great time to highlight those experts in our community who are really giving out great advice and information to help us all become better people and business owners. These 10 experts inhabit the realms of business, politics and life-coaching to bring you the best information, 140 characters…
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How a Runner’s Mentality Can Motivate Business Owners
I have decided that fitness and health need to be moved up on my list of priorities. It’s better for my business and my life if I am in tip-top form. So I made the decision to become a runner. I’d always believed that running wasn’t for me because of my own self-limitations; I even…
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Small-Business Owners: Raise Your Prices, Hire Help, Make More Money
Editor’s note: How many times in your life have you heard some version of the words “go get a job” from well-meaning parents, teachers, friends or spouses? But has anyone ever told you to “go start your own company”? Does that seem too scary, too tough or impractical? Yes, it can be hard. And yes,…
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Don’t Go to Parties for the Food: Build Your Networks
Ninety percent of all small businesses get business from referrals. So your network is your net worth in business, especially when you are starting out. One of the biggest challenges that holds back African-American business owners is not having a diverse network or not networking effectively. Sometimes deals boil down to who knows you, not…
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3 Tips for Finding Great Clients for Your Small Business
Editor’s note: How many times in your life have you heard some version of the words “go get a job” from well-meaning parents, teachers, friends or spouses? But has anyone ever told you to “go start your own company”? Does that seem too scary, too tough or impractical? Yes, it can be hard. And, yes,…
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8 Ways to Build Loyal Followers on Twitter
When it comes to Twitter, it’s hard to be an overnight success. It takes time to build and cultivate the relationships that can ultimately increase awareness of your business or personal brand. Attracting engaged followers is the key to success. When I first started out on Twitter, I worked it like a job, but even…
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Small Biz Lady Brings Business Expertise to The Root
Editor’s note: How many times in your life have you heard some version of the words “go get a job” from well-meaning parents, teachers, friends or spouses? But has anyone ever told you to “go start your own company”? Does that seem too scary, too tough or impractical? Yes, it can be hard. And yes,…
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