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Small Business Myths: Are You Sabotaging Your Business?

Written by Roxanne Ravenel
Monday, 31 July 2006
Roxanne Ravenel We live in a do-it-yourself society. With the constantly fluctuating and obscene price of gasoline, who can blame us? Yet, there are certain times when doing things ourselves just doesn’t make good business sense; even worse we may be sabotaging our businesses. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 337

When Black and White Make Green

Written by Melvin J. Gravely, Ph.D
Tuesday, 27 June 2006
Melvin J. Gravely, Ph.D Doing business with blacks and other minorities is quickly becoming an industry of its own. Just like other industries, the Supplier Diversity Industry is driven by the opportunity to make money. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 411

Black Underdevelopment: Observations and Recommendations

Written by Ron Watkins
Friday, 23 June 2006
Ron Watkins Racism and the effects of living in a racist society is the most common reason given by many Black leaders for Black America’s economic underdevelopment. This argument is no longer valid. Racism has, and will be a part of the human condition for the foreseeable future. The fight for civil rights has been won, and In today’s computer and communications driven global economy, the world is open to all willing to take the plunge. Read More Add Comment (2) Hits: 762

Inside Secrets for Black Business Development

Written by Lawrence Spearman
Wednesday, 31 May 2006
Lawrence Spearman It's important for Black businesses to be involved with Business Development Networking. This is true because just like the hand makes a more powerful slap than any individual finger, bonded together Black businesses are more competitive than any of them individually. Read More Add Comment (1) Hits: 450

Business Results...Working effectively at home

Written by Franne McNeal
Thursday, 25 May 2006
Franne McNeal Having a home office can be a great way to save money, keep your costs down and provide better service to your clients. No more corporate America office or cubicle? Are you working out of your home and car in an effort to manage costs and run your business? Do you have the home computer, phone, fax and printer, but you still don’t feel like are really in business since your office is in your home? Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 360