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	<title>BLACK ENTERPRISE &#187; Tennille M. Robinson</title>
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		<title>Pep Talk: Ready to be Debt-Free</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/wealth-for-life/2010/03/16/pep-talk-ready-to-be-debt-free/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:58:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m a 32-year-old mother of two and I’ve spent a great deal of time living paycheck to paycheck, but now I want to improve my credit and become financially responsible. I’ve cut down on spending, but my bank account is always overdrawn so bills go without payment. How can I get on track if I am always in the hole?        

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		<title>Savvy Solutions: Jumping Into the Toy Industry</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:47:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have created a board game. I’ve gone to a variety of toy and board game companies to market it. Who can I turn to, to see if my idea is something in which a company would be interested?]]></description>
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		<title>Savvy Solutions: Social Media Marketing 101</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2010/02/23/savvy-solutions-social-media-marketing-101/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2010/02/23/savvy-solutions-social-media-marketing-101/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:35:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs Tools & Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[getting customers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[To promote my character entertainment business I use a Website and MySpace account, and I frequently hand out fliers. Unfortunately, I’m having difficulty attracting customers. What am I doing wrong, or not doing at all?]]></description>
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		<title>BackTalk with Gwen Ifill</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2010/02/15/backtalk-with-gwen-ifill/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2010/02/15/backtalk-with-gwen-ifill/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Backtalk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Magazine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women of Power Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Black Enterprise turned the tables on Gwen Ifill, getting her thoughts on objectivity in the media, the election of Barack Obama, and changing the discussion of race.]]></description>
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		<title>Savvy Solutions: How to Get Paid as a Consultant</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2010/02/01/savvy-solutions-how-to-get-paid-as-a-consultant/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2010/02/01/savvy-solutions-how-to-get-paid-as-a-consultant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business opportunities]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I presented a marketing proposal to a company where I formerly interned. We are into our third meeting and I’ve helped them develop a number of initiatives and ideas to pursue, so far, free of charge. How do I bill consultant fees? And how much should I be compensated if they use any of my ideas?]]></description>
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		<title>Savvy Solutions: When It&#8217;s A Good Idea to Self-Publish</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2010/02/01/savvy-solutions-when-its-a-good-idea-to-self-publish/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2010/02/01/savvy-solutions-when-its-a-good-idea-to-self-publish/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:31:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Magazine]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[book publishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[e-publishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to get published]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self Publishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[startup]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to print a children’s book. I don’t want to do the traditional method of going through a publishing company. I’m looking for companies that can print books in small quantities.]]></description>
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		<title>Pep Talk: How to Acquire Nonprofit Status</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2010/02/01/pep-talk-how-to-acquire-nonprofit-status/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2010/02/01/pep-talk-how-to-acquire-nonprofit-status/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:08:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[501c status]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[media coverage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I throw benefit concerts every month for different organizations in need. I’m currently working on acquiring 501(c)(3) status. How do I get media coverage?]]></description>
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		<title>Pep Talk: Marketing an Independent Film</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2010/01/01/pep-talk/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2010/01/01/pep-talk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[filmmaking]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Motivation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently directed and produced a short film. I have entered it into several independent film festival contests and also posted it on several social media sites to no avail. I have been soliciting agents for this piece along with other films and plays that I have, but no one is responding. How can I get the word out about my film and my other works without an agent?]]></description>
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		<title>BE Next: The New Generation of Risk-Takers and Dealmakers</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2010/01/01/be-next-the-new-generation-of-risk-takers-and-dealmakers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2010/01/01/be-next-the-new-generation-of-risk-takers-and-dealmakers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BE Next]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cover Story]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Magazine]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[aviation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cosmetics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Black Enterprise considers those young entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, and technology innovators who range in age from 21 to 35 and are making a measurable impact within their respective business, organization, or industry to be a part of an exclusive group—BE Next.]]></description>
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		<title>Ready, Set, Grow</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2009/11/01/ready-set-grow/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2009/11/01/ready-set-grow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:25:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BE Next]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet commerce]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Wildchild Nation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We all know that entrepreneurs rock to the beat of a different drummer. That’s how most got through this hard-hitting year. As the economy goes into recovery, some business owners are looking to turn the volume up on their efforts, to move beyond mere survival and grow their venture. To ensure longevity, their efforts need to be organized, thorough, and realistic.
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		<title>Bits &amp; Bytes</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2009/09/01/bits-bytes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2009/09/01/bits-bytes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:26:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Information technology consulting firm trains staff to reinforce relevance and reliability.]]></description>
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		<title>20 Recession Resistant Franchises</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2009/09/01/20-recession-resistant-franchises/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2009/09/01/20-recession-resistant-franchises/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[career transition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[By the time Doni Pitchford told anyone what she had done, it was too late. “The store was already built. There was no turning back,” she says. Owner and operator of a Jamaica, New York-based Subway franchise, Pitchford took the leap into franchising back in June 2005. Of course, she had no idea she would soon land smack in the middle of one of most severe economic downturn since the Great Depression.]]></description>
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		<title>The Winner&#8217;s Circle</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2009/08/01/the-winners-circle/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2009/08/01/the-winners-circle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BE Next]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Perseverance, determination, and resilience are attributes that entrepreneurs have had to wear as armor to get through this year and last. Our 2009 Small Business Award winners are no exception. Refusing to allow the economy’s turmoil to deter their ambitions, this prized group—announced at the black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo, hosted by General Motors and ExxonMobil in Detroit—bested their competitors by seeking innovation, streamlining strategies, and, above all, refusing stagnation.]]></description>
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		<title>Open Dialogue Vital in Helping Small Businesses Recover</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2009/04/21/open-dialogue-vital-in-helping-small-businesses-recover/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2009/04/21/open-dialogue-vital-in-helping-small-businesses-recover/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sen. Mary Landrieu discusses Louisiana’s current business landscape, what small businesses can expect from the SBA, and why she’s brought in reinforcements to help black-owned businesses.
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		<title>Riley/B.E. Connection</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/entrepreneurs-conference/2009/04/13/rileybe-connection/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/entrepreneurs-conference/2009/04/13/rileybe-connection/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tricialee Riley is no stranger to BLACK ENTERPRISE. The Brooklyn-based entrepreneur has been featured twice in the publication. In November 2007, she shared the secrets to her business’ success as it pertains to marketing in the “Small Business Success Guide: Survival of the Fittest.” And in January 2009, we revisited Riley to learn how she [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Want to B.E. Next?</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/entrepreneurs-conference/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-be-next/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/entrepreneurs-conference/2009/04/10/do-you-want-to-be-next/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs Conference]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[They did it and you can, too. These young entrepreneurs from the January 2009 B.E. Next cover story share their most valuable power plays.
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		<title>Positive Performance: 2009 B.E. Small Business Award Nominees</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2009/04/08/positive-performance-small-business-award-nominees/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2009/04/08/positive-performance-small-business-award-nominees/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Benice Atufunwa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every business venture starts with an idea. But the true testament of entrepreneurship is cultivating ideas into action. Here are the finalists of our annual Small Business Awards. Now in its 14th year, the awards highlight entrepreneurs that demonstrate the tenacity and creative thinking that’s needed to thrive in the midst of entrepreneurial uncertainty. The winners of the Small Business Awards will be announced at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo, hosted by General Motors and ExxonMobil, May 17–20 in Detroit.

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		<title>Securing Capital</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/entrepreneurs-conference/2009/04/08/securing-capital/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/entrepreneurs-conference/2009/04/08/securing-capital/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs Conference]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seed capital]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[startup financing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Where’s the money? That’s the question a lot of us are asking when it comes to gaining access to capital during these challenging times. Eager to share her own experience is entrepreneur Tricialee Riley, who will be a featured panelist in the Securing Capital in a Tight Credit Market session at this year’s Entrepreneurs Conference [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Black Enterprise Small Business Success Boot Camp</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/entrepreneurs-conference/2009/04/06/black-enterprise-small-business-success-boot-camp/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/entrepreneurs-conference/2009/04/06/black-enterprise-small-business-success-boot-camp/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs Conference]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BE Boot Camp]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Are you ready to work? Do you have what it takes? Find out at the Black Enterprise Small Business Success Bootcamp at the Entrepreneurs Conference in Detroit, May 17-20. It's where you need to be to whip your entrepreneurial enterprise into tip-top shape.
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		<title>Women of Power: Envisioning the Bigger Picture</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/women-of-power/women-of-power-blogs/2009/02/15/women-of-power-envisioning-the-bigger-picture/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/women-of-power/women-of-power-blogs/2009/02/15/women-of-power-envisioning-the-bigger-picture/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Women of Power Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lisa Nichols]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Motivational speaker and author Lisa Nichols’ presence speaks louder than words. It’s as if you know that she knows that she is a catalyst in inspiring people to seize control of their lives and be who we need to be.
At the Women of Power Summit keynote breakfast on Friday, Nichols took all of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Women of Power: Negotiation Know-How</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/women-of-power/women-of-power-blogs/2009/02/15/women-of-power-negotiation-know-how/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/women-of-power/women-of-power-blogs/2009/02/15/women-of-power-negotiation-know-how/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:44:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Career]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sharon Hall]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Within the first hours of his official presidency, President Barack Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. The bill aims to reconcile the salary disparities that exist for women and minorities. Of course, this law will assist us; however, we have to assume some of the responsibility as well regarding [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Women of Power: Don&#8217;t Let Fear Paralyze You</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/women-of-power/women-of-power-blogs/2009/02/13/women-of-power-dont-let-fear-paralyze-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:52:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Women of Power Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ It was late morning when I overheard the hardworking Black Enterprise Events staff say that Robin Roberts (Source ABC)’ flight was delayed. The original plan was for the Good Morning America co-anchor to tape her show Thursday, hop on a plane,lo land in Orlando, zip over to the Women of Power Summit, receive the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Women of Power: Accountability Counts</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/women-of-power/women-of-power-blogs/2009/02/13/women-of-power-accountability-counts/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/women-of-power/women-of-power-blogs/2009/02/13/women-of-power-accountability-counts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Add new tag]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I’m thinking that the word “accountability” will be among 2009’s buzz words. Now more than ever it’s a term we all need to be familiar with because it spans both our professional and personal profile.
In the session, Accountability: How to Avoid the Blame Game at the Women of Power Summit, a number of scenarios [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Women of Power: An Educator Educates</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/women-of-power/women-of-power-blogs/2009/02/13/women-of-power-an-educator-educates/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/women-of-power/women-of-power-blogs/2009/02/13/women-of-power-an-educator-educates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:48:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
Yes we can…but not really. Well, that’s what University of Pennsylvania professor Mary Francis Berry thinks. During the keynote breakfast yesterday morning, this 2009 Legacy Awards winner gave attendees a priceless lesson in putting things into perspective.
Of course, we are all elated to see President Barack Obama serve as our new fearless leader, but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Women of Power: The (Uncertain) Time Is Now</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/women-of-power/women-of-power-blogs/2009/02/12/women-of-power-the-uncertain-time-is-now/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/women-of-power/women-of-power-blogs/2009/02/12/women-of-power-the-uncertain-time-is-now/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Debra Langford]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I can’t describe my appreciation for being granted the opportunity to be in the presence of such great energy here at the Women of Power Summit.
As you walk around and see so many clusters of women sharing and networking, you can’t help but appreciate how unique we as women of color are and how [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Women of Power: A Rich and Delicious Lesson</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/women-of-power/women-of-power-blogs/2009/02/12/women-of-power-a-rich-and-delicious-lesson/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/events/women-of-power/women-of-power-blogs/2009/02/12/women-of-power-a-rich-and-delicious-lesson/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:36:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dooky Chase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leah Chase]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women of Power]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
Legacy Award winner Leah Chase (Source: Lonnie Major/Black Enterprise)
World-renowned chef and 2009 Legacy Award winner Leah Chase, owner of Dooky Chase in New Orleans, says she doesn’t have the patience to teach anyone anything. But I beg to disagree. I along with my colleague Annya Lott received priceless hands-on training yesterday as we sat with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BE Next: Fearless Young Entrepreneurs Reveal Most Valuable Play</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2009/01/01/be-next/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:50:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Magazine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[young entrepreneurs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Age is just a number. Yeah right. Take youth, smarts, tenacity, ambition, savvy, and fearlessness (a little bit of swagger doesn’t hurt either) and you’ve got a near-perfect entrepreneur. ]]></description>
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		<title>Paying The Bills</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/06/01/paying-the-bills/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I'm on my way to starting a medical billing, collections, and consulting home-based business. Although I already do this type of work for two companies, I've been reading and doing research on what I need to get started. Is there any free money available?
-- S. Collins, Via the Internet
It's great that you've been able [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Life in Limbo</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/06/01/life-in-limbo/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/06/01/life-in-limbo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Magazine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ I left graduate school with a master's degree, headed for corporate America, but the environment was cutthroat, so I quit. I became an adjunct at a local college which led to a full-time position. With no pay increase since I started, I am up for a promotion that'll increase my pay by only $1.16 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Barbershop Start-Up Costs</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/multimedia/podcasts/keys-to-a-better-life/2008/05/15/barbershop-start-up-costs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/multimedia/podcasts/keys-to-a-better-life/2008/05/15/barbershop-start-up-costs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 20:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Keys to a Better Life]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ May 2008 Episode 1- Barbershop Start-Up Costs
For Entrepreneurs Only - Black Enterprise Editor Tennille Robinson discusses estimated cost for a typical barbershop. With host Martha Buckner.
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		<title>The Next Chapter</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/05/01/the-next-chapter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I'm a 37-year-old man who worked in corporate America in the technology sector for 15 years until I was laid off. Now I'm trying to find something I love. Do you have any suggestions?
-R. Washington, Via the Internet
Perhaps your unexpected job loss was a good thing. Now is a great time for you to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home work</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/04/01/home-work-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/04/01/home-work-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I am wondering how I can earn money while staying at home and being a mom. I have a little money saved up, but I want to make more. I am a 28-year-old single parent. How can I get started?
—S. Davis, Quebec, Canada
There are a lot of businesses that can be launched and run [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Change Is Good</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/04/01/change-is-good/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/04/01/change-is-good/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I’m a 28-year-old college graduate currently at a standstill. I was a printing consultant for several years but now I’m pursuing media planning. With no experience, I am in an entry-level position. My colleagues are much younger than me and that makes me question my decision. How can I be sure I’ve made the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do I locate or find a bottling company?</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/talkback/qa/2008/03/15/how-do-i-locate-or-find-a-bottling-company/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/talkback/qa/2008/03/15/how-do-i-locate-or-find-a-bottling-company/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  I am planning to pursue a natural juice small business venture. Do you have any advice in locating or finding a bottling company?  —G. Hopwood, Atlanta GA
The beverage industry is a market few have the stamina or resources to compete in compared with the giants that dominate. But it can be done.   Research [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Band With A Plan</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/03/01/band-with-a-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/03/01/band-with-a-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The Fuzz Band does business to the beat of its own drum. The Hampton, Virginia-based band's strategy is a lucrative one: focus on corporate and private clients. Founded by Paul Saunders and Duane Smith in 1997 while attending Hampton University, the group has come a long way. "We started the business with $10," says [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Watchful Eye</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/03/01/watchful-eye/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/03/01/watchful-eye/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Magazine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Let's face it: stuff happens. But not if Elijah Shaw can help it.
"Security, when done correctly, is called prevention," says Shaw, president and CEO of Icon Services Corp., a full-service security and investigative agency, specializing in executive and VIP protection. "So, it's all about thinking of every conceivable threat or possible problem that can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Drink Up</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/03/01/drink-up/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/03/01/drink-up/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Magazine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ I am planning to pursue a natural juice small business venture. Do you have any advice in locating or finding a bottling company?
-G. Hopwood, Atlanta
The beverage industry is a market few have the stamina or resources to compete in compared with the giants that dominate. But it can be done.
Research is going to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Right Start</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/03/01/the-right-start/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/03/01/the-right-start/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Magazine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ My partner and I have a global vision that involves profit and not-for-profit business ventures. We have given ourselves a two-year timeline and our business plan is thorough; however, our sole obstacle is acquiring the right people to carry out the vision.
-R. Jasper, Via the Internet
Finding the right people to grow your business is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Discovering Y-O-U</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/careers/2008/02/19/discovering-y-o-u/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Debra Sandler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Girls Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[“You must take risks—everyday and every hour,” asserts Audrey Smaltz, founder and CEO of The Ground Crew, in the Entrepreneurs Masters Class session. Robin Wilson of Robin Wilson Home made it even simpler: “What is a part of failure and risks?” She asked. “Resilience.”]]></description>
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		<title>How Will You Power Forward?</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/careers/2008/02/14/how-will-you-power-forward/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[and Dorothy I Height]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ann Fudge]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I could not sleep the night before I caught my flight for Palm Springs. Part of it was anticipation, while the other reason was procrastination. The car bringing me the airport was late, getting through security was a hassle and my connecting flight out of LAX was delayed. But in this one particular instance, the journey wasn't as important as the destination. Once I arrived to the 2008 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit in La Quinta, CA, my grievances subsided.]]></description>
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		<title>The Business of Beauty</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/02/01/the-business-of-beauty/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I am a mother of two pursuing my dream of opening a nail salon, but now I feel as if I have hit a brick wall. I have my manicurist license and plan to take more classes to receive my esthetician license. Not knowing my next step, I am wondering if I should be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting Past The Past</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/02/01/getting-past-the-past/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I have a bachelor's degree and I am currently working on certification to gain additional expertise in my field. Four years ago, I was convicted of copyright infringement, making me a convicted felon. What options are there for someone in my position? I refuse to accept that I am doomed to work low-paying jobs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Dismal Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2008/01/18/a-dismal-outlook/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Survey reveals small businesses are doubtful about the nation's economy.]]></description>
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		<title>Backtalk with Sheila Johnson</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/01/01/backtalk-with-sheila-johnson/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Oftentimes, the voices of those in need go unheard. But Sheila Johnson is listening. It may come as a surprise that the multifaceted entrepreneur has the time for much. She operates a real estate development company, is part owner of the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, and sits on several boards [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Virtual Vision</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/01/01/virtual-vision/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I’m looking to start an online business. I already have a business plan, but I have no clue how online businesses work. Are there any Websites that will guide me step-by-step? Should I hire professionals, or just do it myself?
—D. Awiti, Bayonne, NJ
Glad to hear you’d like to make the leap into entrepreneurship, but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Before You Hit Send</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/01/01/before-you-hit-send/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ A decade ago, Barbara Pachter told students, "E-mail is a word document that can and will come back to haunt you." "They [just] laughed. It was this new technology, and people didn’t know its implications," she says. Pachter, an etiquette expert and author of New Rules @ Work: 79 Etiquette Tips, Tools, and Techniques [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Giving Your All</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/01/01/giving-your-all/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I am the mother of two boys; one is autistic. Although I work full time, my passion is talking to people about autism and how it has affected me. Currently, I offer my services at a center for teenagers with autism. My husband asks that I find a way to do this and still [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Next Generation</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2008/01/01/the-next-generation-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Who’s waiting around to grow up? Now more than ever, age is becoming less and less the qualify_ing factor in starting a business. Young people want to be their own bosses and aren’t waiting to do so. Generation Y (born between 1981 and 1995) is three times more likely to have started a business [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Building Your Business</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/12/01/building-your-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ "Having a presence online is like being in the phone book," says Maisha Walker. But, as with a telephone directory, not every company on the Internet is prominent enough. Many small businesses have an inadequate Web presence, says Walker, 34, president and founder of Message Medium (www.messagemedium.com), a New York-based marketing firm that helps [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wanting More</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/12/01/wanting-more/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I am a 23-year-old single mother with a full-time and part-time job. I’m also a member of the military reserves. Each job is necessary for me to pay just the basic bills. I really want to go back to school full time but don’t have any support. I unsuccessfully tried online classes. I took [...]]]></description>
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		<title>’Tis the Season</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/12/01/%e2%80%99tis-the-season/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The holiday season is upon us and is often the best time to SHOW someone your appreciation. A gift that reflects your gratitude and highlights your thoughtfulness can be difficult to find. Nevertheless, these items will give anyone on your list something to smile about—from the inside out.
Face to Face
Meeting Old Saint Nick is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Identify and Conquer</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/12/01/identify-and-conquer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I am a 22-year-old entrepreneur and want to expand my business. I sell body oil and other beauty and skincare products wholesale. I’d like to create a more professional display for my products and distribute them to stores along the East Coast, but I’ve been unable to identify distributors. How can I find the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Backtalk with Terrie M. Williams</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/12/01/backtalk-with-terrie-m-williams/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ It’s quite ironic that Terrie M. Williams, who is well known as the president of her own public relations agency, an author, and the founder of a youth empowerment organization called the Stay Strong Foundation, once studied to become a clinical social worker but never recognized the symptoms of depression that she herself had [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Survival of the Fittest</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/11/01/survival-of-the-fittest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The terrain: harsh.
The challenges: unforgiving.
The potential rewards: priceless.
It’s a jungle out there for small-business owners. Many trek through the wilds of entrepreneurship to gain their bounty: from the psychic compensation of being your own boss to profiting from one’s passion. The spoils oftentimes come at an enormous price. But the courageous emerge stronger and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do Your Homework</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/11/01/do-your-homework/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I'm a 28-year-old pre-school teacher with dreams of owning a hotel resort as well as a day spa. I am writing all my ideas down on paper. But how do I go about submitting them to companies?
-A. Robinson, Via the Internet
Your current career and your aspirations share the commonality of providing a service to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting it Sold</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/11/01/getting-it-sold/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I'm an artist looking to sell my work. Can you offer me some information on ways to market my paintings as well as how to get my artwork published?
-H. Lassiter, Suffolk, VA
The opportunities for exposure are endless for artists, but your entry into the art world will be what you make of it.
To start, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Backtalk with Tony Dungy</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/11/01/backtalk-with-tony-dungy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Head coach Anthony "Tony" Dungy isn't one to make a scene. Known for his calm, reserved demeanor on the sidelines, Dungy made history in February when he coached the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI, becoming the first African American to do so. Besides victories on the field, the 52-year-old is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Backtalk with Ismael Beah</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/10/01/backtalk-with-ismael-beah/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ At the age of 12, Ishmael Beah lost his village, his family, and his boyhood to the civil war plaguing his native land of Sierra Leone. Captured and forced to participate in the brutality, Beah was eventually rescued and rehabilitated by UNICEF before seeking refuge in the United States. In his book, A Long [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Coming In From The Cold</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/10/01/coming-in-from-the-cold-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ A warm, delicious alternative to hot chocolates and creamy lattes can be, as the British say, a spot of tea. But real tea enthusiasts never steep bagged varieties. Two for Tea, an online boutique featuring exotic, richly flavored loose international teas and complex blends from across the world, offers black, green, red, and even [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Women Want</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/10/01/what-women-want/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I’m a 27-year-old male who has recently started a direct sales business with Avon. Sales are very good but there are some women who are leery of buying from a young man. Do you have any suggestions on how I can ease their minds and let them know I am competent?
-- J. Brown, Milwaukee
I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Come One, Come All</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/10/01/come-one-come-all/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I have been in the restaurant industry for 17 years, and in the wake of Hurricane Katrina I branched out and opened five restaurants, one of which is in another state. That location is debt-free, but it lacks customers. How can I get more exposure or capial so I can reach more people?
-- T. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Inspiring Others</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/09/01/inspiring-others/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Throughout my life, people have told me that I write the most inspiring letters and cards. How can I get a job with a company that makes inspirational products, license my writings to them, or start my own greeting card business. --S. Simmons, Italy, TX
The ability to touch the hearts of others and inspire [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting on the Franchise FAST TRACK</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/09/01/getting-on-the-franchise-fast-track/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Let’s face it: we all want to win, to be the first to greet the fluttering black-and-white checkered flag. Just as in auto racing, it takes a certain kind of entrepreneur to join in the $1.5 trillion franchise race. But before you leave the pit, you must know the territory.
This year, black enterprise identifies [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Working From Home</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/09/01/working-from-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Do you know anything about those work-from-home jobs on the Internet? My friend signed up with this Internet company processing people's HUD claims. She says that she makes approximately $550 per week, but she had to pay the company $87 to get started. I want to make some extra money. What is your opinion [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Dismal Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/09/01/a-dismal-outlook-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ A recent study sponsored by the National Small Business Association revealed that small-business owners are in the midst of challenging times. The report shows just 36% of total businesses polled consider the national economy better now than it was five years ago.
Although minorities and women represent the fastest growing groups in the small- business [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting Ahead</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/08/01/getting-ahead/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I'm a 27-year-old college graduate who can't secure a full-time job. I've temped in the fields of administration and data-entry, since I have some experience there. Unfortunately, some of the full-time staffers I encounter are resistant and exude a competitive nature toward me and have even refused to train me to perform my duties, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Looking To Expand</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/08/01/looking-to-expand/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I'm looking to grow my real estate business, and I'm interested in government grants available to black- and minority-owned businesses. I've reached out to SCORE, but do you have any other suggestions? --D. Thompson, New York
Start your search locally. State and local governments are a great source for providing money to area small businesses. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Backtalk</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/08/01/backtalk-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The life of a supermodel doesn't have to be all about runways, magazine covers, and photo shoots. As the first black woman to be the face of Estée Lauder cosmetics, Ethiopian native Liya Kebede is an international beauty breaking barriers and seeking change. In 2005, the 29-year-old mother of two was appointed goodwill ambassador [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Backtalk</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/07/01/backtalk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Although he stands at only 5'5", Katt Williams is steadily becoming a comedian of gigantic proportions. When not on screen in feature films such as Norbit and Epic Movie or starring in his own HBO comedy special, Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles Part I, the funnyman tours the country, offering sold-out crowds his fresh [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wanting To Help</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/07/01/wanting-to-help/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[  I am a makeup artist and hair stylist with three children and a fiancé, but I once experienced the challenges of being a young, single mother. Now I want to help others in that situation. Can you offer some suggestions for starting a nonprofit organization to help young, single, mothers?--K. Douglas, Oklahoma City
I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Backtalk</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/06/01/backtalk-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Lovie Smith knows football. With more than 25 years of experience and a passion for the game, the head coach of the Chicago Bears led his team to two first-place finishes in the NFC North division and straight to the Super Bowl this past February. Smith, who characterizes himself as a "pretty classic guy," [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Worth the Rrisk?</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/06/01/worth-the-rrisk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ For quite some time now, I have been thinking about leaving my current employer. I'm not as motivated about my work as I used to be. I've been doing research on owning a business, but haven't decided what that business will be. Would it be wise for me to take this risk? —Anonymous, Via [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To &#8216;Do You&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/06/01/how-to-do-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Hip-hop and business mix very well; just ask Russell Simmons. The mogul took the music and fashion worlds by storm, establishing success on his own terms. In his latest venture, he shares how he did it and how we can do it too.
Do You! 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Achievers Know Best</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/05/01/achievers-know-best/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The path to success is not a secret. Those who have attained it are willing to share, be it helpful tactics to move your career forward or encouraging words for risk-taking. Hearing from those who have journeyed toward success is imperative to forging your own path. And getting to the next level is not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Backtalk</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/04/01/backtalk-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ At any given time of the day, viewers can peer into the courtroom of Judge Glenda A. Hatchett. Ruling with a stern yet compassionate gavel on the nationally syndicated court show Judge Hatchett, now in its seventh season, she continues to boast her highly effective, distinct approach in handling juvenile and family court cases. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Break in and stay in&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/04/01/break-in-and-stay-in/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I had a college radio show for three years, but breaking into the business seems nearly impossible. I would stand outside the local radio stations, but realistically I have work and other responsibilities. I have limited experience, but broadcast radio is where my heart is. Any suggestions?
--Kevin Menefield Columbus, OH
Check out Radio-Locator (www.radio- locator.com), [...]]]></description>
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		<title>April Showers</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/04/01/april-showers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Whether you are at home, at work, or in the car, don't miss a chance to be uplifted, inspired, and empowered. From gardening projects to soft hymns, these inspirational items can help you welcome spring and brighten your spirit.
Labor of love
Messengers: Portraits of African American Ministers, Evangelists, Gospel Singers, and Other Messengers of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Time Out</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/03/01/time-out-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ At 37, Debra Sandler had grown to believe that she had her career under control. After all, she was a 13-year corporate veteran who had earned several promotions. As vice president of marketing for PepsiCo Inc.'s Tricon Restaurants International's (now YUM! Brands) Caribbean and Latin America division, she oversaw a huge staff, controlled a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finding Your Way</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/03/01/finding-your-way-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I'm 22 and need help finding myself. I was laid off from a job I didn't like, but it paid well. I've been so lost about what to do. I have ideas, but no money, and my confidence level is low. I'm interested in writing films and short stories. I would like to go [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BackTalk With Sheryl Lee Ralph</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/02/01/backtalk-with-sheryl-lee-ralph/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ From award -- winning actress to altruistic activist, Sheryl Lee Ralph continues to be seen and heard. Though 50 -- year -- old Ralph remains a respected face in Hollywood, her top priority is HIV/AIDS advocacy. Her efforts, spanning 16 years, include fundraising and awareness initiatives such as an annual benefit, Divas Simply Singing!, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Rules Of Reinvention</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2007/01/01/the-rules-of-reinvention/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ In April 2004, Joy Harris and DaWayne Brashear became co-owners of Edit Interiors, a Bloomfield, New Jersey, company specializing in interior architecture and design. Determined to make the business a success, the pair enrolled in an intense four-session seminar to help clarify their business goals. In the process, they found out a lot about [...]]]></description>
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		<title>With&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2006/12/01/with/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Chandra Wilson isn't a doctor; she just plays one on TV. From Tony-nominated Broadway plays to the silver and small screens, the actress forges ahead without missing a cardiovascular beat. Her supporting role on ABC's hit drama Grey's Anatomy garnered her nominations for both an NAACP Image Award and an Emmy this year. Now [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diversity University</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2006/09/01/diversity-university/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Racial diversity among first-year students is increasing at Ivy League institutions and other high-ranking, predominantly white colleges and universities.
The number of first-year African American students for the 2005—2006 academic year increased at universities such as Vanderbilt, Princeton, and Columbia, according to "The Progress of Black Student Enrollments at the Nation's Highest-Ranked Colleges and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Philadelphia Story</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2006/05/01/a-philadelphia-story/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2006 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  "The allure, excitement, and weather were very intriguing to me," says Lee Daniels about why he left his hometown of Philadelphia to head west when he was 18 years old. Also in pursuit of a Hollywood dream, he toiled and networked for 20 years in California before eventually forming Lee Daniels Entertainment (www.leedanielsentertainment.com)six [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bankruptcy Bureaucracy</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2006/04/01/bankruptcy-bureaucracy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Most people file bankruptcy to regain control of their finances. Although the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law in April 2005, many are still unaware of the changes and their potential impact. To help you decipher the changes, we contacted the Financial Planning Association (www.fpanet.org).
Here are some of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hybrid Hysteria</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2006/04/01/hybrid-hysteria/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Gas prices still have you down? Thought about trading in your car for something that gets better mileage? Maybe you're environmentally conscious and have considered getting rid of your car altogether. Wherever you fit in, a hybrid may be the answer for you.
Introduced to the U.S. in 1997, hybrids use both a gasoline-powered engine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Better Choices, Better Mortgages</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2006/03/01/better-choices-better-mortgages/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ One of the keys to purchasing a home is securing the right mortgage. "It's a big decision, but it's not a decision that should paralyze you into fear and inaction," says Pierre Dunagan, president of Chicago-based mortgage company The Dunagan Group. Just how can you get the best deal? First, know your options.
Dunagan recommends [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Will You Retire?</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2006/03/01/how-will-you-retire/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Results from a recent survey found that there continues to be a gap in the retirement investment objectives and methods of high-income African Americans and whites. Looking at contributions to retirement accounts, the study found that the average monthly contribution invested into respective retirement accounts showed blacks set aside $210 per month while [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tapping Into Black Buying Power</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2006/01/01/tapping-into-black-buying-power/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2006 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Marketers have long acknowledged the cool factor in being black. Couple that with black buying power -- an estimated $761 billion -- and African Americans with commercial influence make up a formidable group.
But the African American market remains underappreciated by marketers and advertisers. With all of its diversification, the African American market is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Be A Fuel Fool</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2005/12/01/dont-be-a-fuel-fool/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  In recent months, gas prices have swelled to record numbers. The Energy Information Administration reports the national average is swiftly moving upward to more than $3 dollars per gallon for regular grade. But don't fret; the Alliance to Save Energy and the consumer-friendly Websites fueleconomy.com and gaspricewatch.com offer suggestions to help both your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Holiday Buyers&#8217; Guide</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2005/12/01/holiday-buyers-guide-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  THE SOUND OF MUSIC KENSINGTON STEREO DOCK
Developed for the iPod, this wireless device combines two functions in one: It simultaneously recharges your iPod and turns your mobile system into a home stereo. With minimal setup and the click of the remote, play your favorite iPod tunes via any stereo system. ($89.99; www.kensington.com)
LOOK, NO [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Caviar Dreams</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2005/11/01/caviar-dreams/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ "Caviar tastes like a combination of an ocean's spray, silk, and sushi," says David E. Mills' of how these edible sea pearls register on the palate. "Heaven," exclaims the 36-year-old owner of Emperor's Roe, the only black-owned caviar company in the country.
Mills was introduced to the high-end food trade at age 19 by his [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s a Woman&#8217;s World</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2005/11/01/its-a-womans-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  The phrase "the power of a woman," draws inferences from a variety of social and cultural themes. And through her company 85% Niche, Miriam Muléy is focusing on its strong business implications. Of all U.S. segment markets, it is estimated that women, roughly 147,000,000 of the population, make up the No. 1 consumer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Am I Worth?</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2005/11/01/what-am-i-worth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ At a time when companies are measuring every business initiative against how it affects the bottom line, do you know what your contributions are worth as an employee? Being able to determine your worth will not only help you leverage monetary compensation but also provide you with better self-awareness about your role within your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jump-Starting Careers</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2005/10/01/jump-starting-careers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  If you walk into an investment bank or onto a trading floor, you can count on one hand the number of minorities," says Elton Ndoma-Ogar, a 32-year-old institutional equity sales trader with Morgan Stanley Equities in New York. He and John T. Burt Jr., a 30-year-old consultant based in Indianapolis, hope to address [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Posh Purses</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2005/09/01/posh-purses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ It was frustrating at first because I was used to drawing teeth, not handbags," says orthodontist Angela Theodora Anderson.
Three years ago, while working in New York at different dental practices, including her own, Anderson saw a woman on the crosstown bus struggling with a hand bag, a tote bag, and a paper bag. "I'm [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Journey To Adventure</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2005/09/01/journey-to-adventure/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Karl Domangue, 35, never saw himself as an adventurer, but he was a natural competitor. Formerly an investment banker, Domangue looked for opportunities to win bragging rights among his coworkers.
"The environment was so competitive that even our Monday morning water cooler conversations turned into who did the best thing over the weekend, with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#191;Habla Espa&#241;ol?</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/magazine/2005/09/01/habla-espaol/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tennille M. Robinson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Globalization and the growth of the Hispanic market in the U.S. are driving the demand for cultural diversification in the workforce. Those who understand the needs of the work environment and prepare accordingly position themselves to be competitive in the marketplace.
"Learning a foreign language is absolutely another evolutionary step that we don't have [...]]]></description>
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