Why It’s Important to Remember That You Are Your Greatest Asset
Self-determination as a key to success in business and life
It’s time you took stock of what you bring to YOU.
Tech Startup of the Week: Web-Building Platform Placester Helps Real Estate Pros Stay Competitive
Founder and #BEEC2013 speaker Frederick Townes raised a $2.5 million seed round, see how
Frederick Townes, co-founder of Placester, a marketing and website-building platform for real estate agents, nails…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
May 2, 2013
Tags: 2013 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference, Placester, Real Estate, Tech Startup of the Week, Technology
For Guys Only: 5 Outdoor Budget-Friendly Dates She’ll Love
How to get her buzzing to her friends -- without spending a dime
A large percentage of professional women don’t care how much a guy spends on the…
By Darren Sands
May 2, 2013
Tags: Love & Money
Episode 5: Five Career Tips From VH1′s ‘The Gossip Game’
Beyond the ratchet, these are real-life lessons you can learn.
Take a look at five business tips from episode 5 of VH1′s ‘The Gossip Game.’
By Amber McKynzie
May 2, 2013
Tags: Career Advancement, Career Development, media industry, reality TV, The Gossip Game, women professionals, young professionals
Kangu.org Focuses on Crowdfunding Safe Births for Women in Developing Countries
New crowdfunding initiative gives the gift of life this Mother's Day
Kangu.org enables philanthropists to crowdfund safe birth environments and life-saving medical services for pregnant women…
By C. Daniel Baker
May 2, 2013
Tags: crowdfunding, Kangu
Top 5 So So Def Acts Introduced by Jermaine Dupri
With the death of Chris 'Mack Daddy' Kelly of Kris Kross suddenly, we look at the top 5 acts introduced to the world by So So Def
Remembering Kris Kross’ ‘Mack Daddy,’ here are 5 top So So Def acts
By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton
May 2, 2013
Tags: Bow Wow, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Kris Kross, Xscape
Can Beats by Dr. Dre Save Retailer RadioShack?
Would you spend hundreds of dollars on the headphones?
Beats by Dr. Dre has established itself at the forefront of audio electronics.
By Darren Sands
May 1, 2013
Tags: Beats by Dre, Radio Shack
#WealthforLife Wednesdays: How to Create a Realistic Budget
Stop fudging the numbers. Identify how you’re spending your money and then give your hard earned cash a specific assignment.
Developing a budget is an essential part of your wealth-building plan.
By LaToya M. Smith
May 1, 2013
Tags: planning and budgeting, wealth for life, Wealth For Life Principles
Success Secrets Exposed: 5 Steps to Upgrading the Game after Graduation
Dennis Kimbro, Ph.D. shares a strategy for job market advancement
Dennis Kimbro, Ph.D., best-selling author and speaker, shares a strategy that can arm grads with…
By Antoine Moss
April 30, 2013
Tags: Career Advancement, Career Development, College graduates, job seeking, young professionals
Philadelphia and Verizon Team Up to Create Region’s 1st Small Business Week
Week will feature a series of events allowing small-business owners to gain insights to better run their business
The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and Verizon will present Greater Philadelphia’s inaugural Small Business…
By C. Daniel Baker
April 29, 2013
Tags: Philadelphia, Small Business Week
