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Preview B.E. Business Report: Food Network Stars Profit off their Culinary Passion

From a family loan to a multimillion dollar business, Food Network stars Pat & Gina…

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8 Steps to Keep Your Small Business on the Road to Success

Dorian Boyland, one of the largest African American automotive moguls, shares his secrets for success

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Your Career

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6 Quick Steps to Upgrade Your Public Speaking Skills

Great leaders are usually awesome public speakers, able to effectively communicate and relate to their…

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Advertising Man Finds His True Calling in the Arts

Bored with the advertising world, Andre Woolery refocused his energy on the arts and revolutionized…

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8 Steps to Keep Your Small Business on the Road to Success

Dorian Boyland, one of the largest African American automotive moguls, shares his secrets for success

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How to Master Fear and Manage Small Business Risks

Risk is inevitable when it comes to entrepreneurship, but how do you know how far…

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Your Money

While there are hundreds of characters in the Marvel Comics universe, Spider-Man has proven to be one of the most beloved over the decades. Created by comic book guru Stan Lee in the 1960’s, the non-traditional superhero has drawn in fans and dollars the world over. From two-dimensional illustration to cartoon series, blockbuster movies, merchandise and even a Broadway play, the Spider-Man brand is big business. With the recent success of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark and a new potential blockbuster film, The Amazing Spider-Man, on the calendar for this summer, BlackEnterprise.com Decodes this Marvelous brand. —William Ketchum III

Spider-Man Decoded: Untangling the Amazing Web of Profit

Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee’s multi-million dollar Spider-Man brand is loved globally from cartoon, comic,…

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Will Marriage Help or Hurt LeBron James’ Brand?

In the wake of LeBron James’ engagement, experts chime in on the impact on his…

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Lifestyle

For many, eyewear has moved well beyond the days of loathing to become a must-have fashion accessory. Today, glasses are associated with prestige, confidence, smarts---and swagger. Utenzi Miller-Johnson (photographed) knows a thing or two about style-savvy specs as an entrepreneur and optician at Elegant Eyes, a New Jersey-based optical company that offers eye-care and personal concierge services. "A great way for busy professionals looking to upgrade their eyewear style is to set up a consultation [with a personal concierge service], Miller-Johnson says. "Another option would be to visit your local optical store and try on different looks." Check out how to choose the perfect frames for a polished look, and 5 top picks for the hottest in eyewear. ---Janell Hazelwood

Office Chic: 5 Cool Frames for Professional Flair

Utenzi Miller-Johnson, entrepreneur and optician at New Jersey-based Elegant Eyes, gives her top eyewear picks…

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Just because it’s the heart of winter doesn’t mean you have to forego fashion sense for warmth. The businessman’s response to the frigid days at the end and beginning of the calendar has been the topcoat. Stylish and classic, these outerwear garments should be a staple in any well-dressed gentleman’s wardrobe. For this edition of Suit Your Life, we highlight eight topcoats that’ll help you make a lasting first impression while keeping you nice a toasty. Just remember a topcoat is meant to be worn over layers, so when purchasing it’s best to try one on while wearing a blazer to make sure it will fit properly when worn over a suit. —Gardy V. Guerrier

8 Affordable Topcoats for Power Meetings in the Winter

A classic staple in any businessman’s wardrobe is a stylish topcoat, here are several options…

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