Comments on: How To Get Into Black Enterprise: What Not To Do http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/05/10/how-to-get-into-black-enterprise-what-not-to-do Your Ultimate Source for Wealth Creation Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:29:43 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Laura http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/05/10/how-to-get-into-black-enterprise-what-not-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-14326 Laura Wed, 20 May 2009 13:16:23 +0000 http://blackenterprise.com/?p=32411#comment-14326 I would have to agree with Alfred Edmond, Jr. :) on this one. When sending correspondence out to decision makers, I send it to 3 or 4 people for proofing and grammar check. As you said, you only get one chance to make that first impression. The few extra minutes to the details can and will make or break the opportunity you are seeking. I would have to agree with Alfred Edmond, Jr. :) on this one. When sending correspondence out to decision makers, I send it to 3 or 4 people for proofing and grammar check. As you said, you only get one chance to make that first impression. The few extra minutes to the details can and will make or break the opportunity you are seeking.

]]> By: Anastasia http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/05/10/how-to-get-into-black-enterprise-what-not-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-14278 Anastasia Wed, 20 May 2009 02:59:48 +0000 http://blackenterprise.com/?p=32411#comment-14278 Oh wait, shame on me, you're the editor-in-chief so then you wouldn't have had an editor, would you...? Oh wait, shame on me, you're the editor-in-chief so then you wouldn't have had an editor, would you...?

]]> By: Anastasia http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/05/10/how-to-get-into-black-enterprise-what-not-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-14262 Anastasia Wed, 20 May 2009 02:49:49 +0000 http://blackenterprise.com/?p=32411#comment-14262 Mr. Edmond - I greatly value the information you have provided in this story. As a budding entrepreneur myself I am quite keen on taking the advice of seasoned professionals in the industry. I do however want to encourage caution when advising others on attention to detail when it appears that your own editor failed to catch the misuse of "you'll" or the presence of "to" in the phrase: "and what you’ll not likely to ever see" on the 10th line of this page's paragraph. Human error aside, helpful and smart words from a man I know knows his stuff. -Anastasia Mr. Edmond -

I greatly value the information you have provided in this story. As a budding entrepreneur myself I am quite keen on taking the advice of seasoned professionals in the industry. I do however want to encourage caution when advising others on attention to detail when it appears that your own editor failed to catch the misuse of "you'll" or the presence of "to" in the phrase: "and what you’ll not likely to ever see" on the 10th line of this page's paragraph. Human error aside, helpful and smart words from a man I know knows his stuff.

-Anastasia

]]> By: Leixy Kidd http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/05/10/how-to-get-into-black-enterprise-what-not-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-13975 Leixy Kidd Mon, 18 May 2009 02:22:27 +0000 http://blackenterprise.com/?p=32411#comment-13975 Hello Alfred, details are very important, and it appears almost as sloppy unprepared work not to even have a person name correct thanks again for the great tips Hello Alfred, details are very important, and it appears almost as sloppy unprepared work not to even have a person name correct
thanks again for the great tips

]]> By: Henry http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/05/10/how-to-get-into-black-enterprise-what-not-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-13450 Henry Wed, 13 May 2009 23:48:47 +0000 http://blackenterprise.com/?p=32411#comment-13450 Great job as always Mr. Alfred A. Edmond Jr. Your articles are always poignant, witty and always professional. Keep up the good work! Great job as always Mr. Alfred A. Edmond Jr. Your articles are always poignant, witty and always professional. Keep up the good work!

]]> By: Alfred Edmond, Jr. http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/05/10/how-to-get-into-black-enterprise-what-not-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-13409 Alfred Edmond, Jr. Wed, 13 May 2009 17:52:06 +0000 http://blackenterprise.com/?p=32411#comment-13409 Absolutely. Thanks for the "amen." Absolutely. Thanks for the "amen."

]]> By: Elwin Green http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/05/10/how-to-get-into-black-enterprise-what-not-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-13394 Elwin Green Wed, 13 May 2009 16:00:26 +0000 http://blackenterprise.com/?p=32411#comment-13394 I write for the business section of a major metro daily (the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette), and I can attest that business owners and their PR people make the same mistakes with us that they do with BE editors. In fact, for several months now, I have been taking notes for a manual for PR people, to be titled something like, "Don't Do This!" When I write it, may I cite you? I write for the business section of a major metro daily (the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette), and I can attest that business owners and their PR people make the same mistakes with us that they do with BE editors. In fact, for several months now, I have been taking notes for a manual for PR people, to be titled something like, "Don't Do This!" When I write it, may I cite you?

]]> By: Natasha http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/05/10/how-to-get-into-black-enterprise-what-not-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-13304 Natasha Tue, 12 May 2009 23:01:00 +0000 http://blackenterprise.com/?p=32411#comment-13304 Thanks for this great list of tips that are relevant for freelance writers, PR folks and small businesses trying to get some exposure on their own. It echoes what successful freelance writers and editors at any newspaper or magazine will tell you: details, proofreading, research and appropriate content and context matter, whether you're pitching a major national outlet or a small, community paper. Keep the pitch short and interesting and make sure it answers for the editor: what's in it for my readers and why should they care? Thanks Mr. Edmond and BE. On point as usual. Thanks for this great list of tips that are relevant for freelance writers, PR folks and small businesses trying to get some exposure on their own. It echoes what successful freelance writers and editors at any newspaper or magazine will tell you: details, proofreading, research and appropriate content and context matter, whether you're pitching a major national outlet or a small, community paper. Keep the pitch short and interesting and make sure it answers for the editor: what's in it for my readers and why should they care? Thanks Mr. Edmond and BE. On point as usual.

]]> By: TK http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/05/10/how-to-get-into-black-enterprise-what-not-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-13115 TK Mon, 11 May 2009 04:03:20 +0000 http://blackenterprise.com/?p=32411#comment-13115 Wow, this is interesting. It seems as though it's easier to get into a larger mainstream magazine like Inc. or Forbes. I've always been a big fan of BE. But, after reading this I really aspire more to get my business into, Inc. Forbes or Success Magazine with a larger audience for more exposure. Contrary to beliefs, those magazines want good minority businesses in their magazines. It's great PR for them and it gives you a great deal of exposure. I'm not saying it's a piece of cake getting in them. I know it takes work. Thanks so much for the input. It was a great help and I'm sure alot of people will find it very infomative. Wow, this is interesting. It seems as though it's easier to get into a larger mainstream magazine like Inc. or Forbes. I've always been a big fan of BE. But, after reading this I really aspire more to get my business into, Inc. Forbes or Success Magazine with a larger audience for more exposure. Contrary to beliefs, those magazines want good minority businesses in their magazines. It's great PR for them and it gives you a great deal of exposure. I'm not saying it's a piece of cake getting in them. I know it takes work. Thanks so much for the input. It was a great help and I'm sure alot of people will find it very infomative.

]]> By: Rhonda http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/05/10/how-to-get-into-black-enterprise-what-not-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-13087 Rhonda Sun, 10 May 2009 23:32:00 +0000 http://blackenterprise.com/?p=32411#comment-13087 Alfred I got what you were saying in your message and I appreciate your tips. Details are very important... Alfred I got what you were saying in your message and I appreciate your tips. Details are very important...

]]> By: Alfred http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/05/10/how-to-get-into-black-enterprise-what-not-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-13082 Alfred Sun, 10 May 2009 23:05:14 +0000 http://blackenterprise.com/?p=32411#comment-13082 One more thing: no amount of proficiency with grammar will help when it comes to correctly spelling people's names or using their correct titles. One more thing: no amount of proficiency with grammar will help when it comes to correctly spelling people's names or using their correct titles.

]]> By: Alfred http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/05/10/how-to-get-into-black-enterprise-what-not-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-13081 Alfred Sun, 10 May 2009 22:53:36 +0000 http://blackenterprise.com/?p=32411#comment-13081 I made no references at all to proficiency with grammar or level of education. It is basic professional courtesy to pay attention to details such as the correct name spellings and titles of the people you do business with. It doesn't take a Harvard or HBCU English degree--or even a high school diploma--to take the time to simply look it up. I made no references at all to proficiency with grammar or level of education. It is basic professional courtesy to pay attention to details such as the correct name spellings and titles of the people you do business with. It doesn't take a Harvard or HBCU English degree--or even a high school diploma--to take the time to simply look it up.

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]]> By: SM http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/05/10/how-to-get-into-black-enterprise-what-not-to-do/comment-page-1#comment-13071 SM Sun, 10 May 2009 22:14:30 +0000 http://blackenterprise.com/?p=32411#comment-13071 I understand that the mistakes, lack of research/ due-diligence is annoying.. But you are saying it's more about YOU, your egos and whether or not someone spells your name correctly, than about ideas, a great business model, or a solid track record of some lesser known company ? There are plenty of business people who run great businesses, who aren't --let's say, Harvard or HBCU english grads. Yet, these grammar deficient folks run terrific small enterprises just the same. Is your staff that self-involved? Is it about business and news? or is it about your fragile, self involved egos? Grow up. I understand that the mistakes, lack of research/ due-diligence is annoying..
But you are saying it's more about YOU, your egos and whether or not someone spells your name correctly, than about ideas, a great business model, or a solid track record of some lesser known company ?
There are plenty of business people who run great businesses, who aren't --let's say, Harvard or HBCU english grads. Yet, these grammar deficient folks run terrific small enterprises just the same.

Is your staff that self-involved? Is it about business and news? or is it about your fragile, self involved egos?
Grow up.

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