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Creating Relationships of Value

Black Business Advice
Written by Torin Ellis
Sunday, 11 March 2007
Torin Ellis Theodore Roosevelt said "the most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people." I'm amazed when I think back on some of the professional encounters I've had with so many different people with varied degrees of authority. So many were absolutely fantastic while a few were nothing short of disastrous. Honestly, some of the most fantastic relationships have been with ordinary people willing to do what they said they would do. You know, they gave you a business card and had every intention of following up despite the void of direct benefit in doing so. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 480

Pimps of the Movement

Our Community
Written by Darryl James
Sunday, 04 March 2007
Darryl James Since the end of the Sixties, rang out by the assassinations of Malcolm and Martin, the African American community has been searching for the next leader, or the new movement. For some, the new movement is all about economic empowerment, political astuteness and personal community improvement based on personal responsibility. For some, the new leaders have yet to be identified, perhaps hidden among today's youth in politics or in the pulpit. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 782

BRAND YOU

Black Business Advice
Written by Torin Ellis
Sunday, 04 March 2007
Torin Ellis Understand that you are the brochure, business card, logo, and/or web site that is most important. . . most seen. Craig's List [founded in 1995] started as an online calendar to alert readers of various happenings around the San Francisco area. Today the website receives nearly 5 billion page hits and nearly 15 million unique visitors per month. A strong accomplishment for an organization of any size - a phenomenal feat for one that has less than 30 employees! A brand. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 506

Writers Retreat

Book Excerpts
Written by Pittershawn Palmer
Sunday, 04 March 2007
Pittershawn Palmer Writers from all walks of life are trying to find the secret. They want to know, how do I become a great writer? How do I create a body of work that will be remembered long after I am gone? These writers ask the questions that many have asked through the ages. And still, there are others who do not long for immortality, but only for their words to be heard, and they never realize that in wanting that, they will inevitably create a permanent place for themselves in history. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 1072