Why We Must Do Business With Each Other
From May 23–26, the nation’s largest annual gathering of black entrepreneurs will take place when…
8 Things You Never Knew About Carol’s Daughter Founder Lisa Price
Honest revelations about life and business from the beauty brand creator
Carol’s Daughter founder Lisa Price reveals eight random yet informative facts about her business and…
By Caroline Clarke
February 15, 2012
Tags: Beyonce, BLACK ENTERPRISE Business Report, Blue Ivy Carter, Carol's Daughter, Caroline V. Clarke, FiFi, Jay Z, Lisa Price, Mary J. Blige, Oscars, Winging It
Lesson in Personal Branding: Would You Be Associated with You?
While evaluating your inner circle, it's good to put yourself to the test, too
We often evaluate people in our networks since they reflect largely on our own personal…
By Janell Hazelwood
February 14, 2012
Tags: Amber Noble-Garland., boss moves, branding, Career Advancement, Career Development, Egypt Sherrod, friendships, Gayle King, inner circle, Jay Z, Kanye West, network, Oprah, personal branding, professional branding, professional connections, professional contacts, professional development, social network, social networking, women professionals, young professionals
6 Secrets to Success from Carol’s Daughter Founder Lisa Price
The mega-beauty brand’s founder on business, balance, and (her daughter) Becca!
Lisa Price found success with Carol’s Daughter, a business that started out of her home,…
By Caroline Clarke
February 10, 2012
Tags: BLACK ENTERPRISE Business Report, Carol's Daughter, Caroline V. Clarke, Lisa Price
Respect the Position: Making Benefit of the Doubt an Ally on the Job
Boost morale and avoid stress by trusting that someone is adequately qualified
When it comes to any job, there has to be a level of trust that…
By Janell Hazelwood
Resolution No. 1: Be Present for Our Children
It’s 2012; yet another chance for a fresh start with a brand new year. Here’s…
By Earl G. Graves, Sr.
February 1, 2012
Tags: children's education, mentoring, Mentoring a Child, New year's resolution, parenting, single parenting, stepparenting
Splurges, Surprises, and Serious Consequences
In my last year of 20s, here's what I'd tell the younger, less responsible me
After 29 years of excitement, carefree experiences and graceful falls, there’s so much that the…
By Janell Hazelwood
January 31, 2012
Tags: Career Advancement, Career Development, career transition, college student, life lessons, passion, purpose, social development, undergraduate, women professionals, young professional
You Don’t Always Need a Co-Signer on Decisions
Sometimes it's best to simply trust yourself and act
Whether it’s a career or personal decision, sometimes it’s best to simply trust yourself, and…
By Janell Hazelwood
January 26, 2012
Tags: career change, Career Development, career goals, career transition, decision making, goal setting, insecurity, life purpose, professional advice, purpose, self-confidence
Obama’s State of the Union Address Details Agenda to ‘Bring Jobs Back’
State of Union offers clues to fixing the economy while beating the GOP
President Obama’s State of the Union Address puts the 1% to task and calls for…
By Derek T. Dingle
January 25, 2012
Tags: Barack Obama, class warfare, election 2012, Eric Holder Jr., General Motors, Gov. Mitch Daniels, Great Depression, Iraq war, John Boehner, Mitt Romney, Navy SEALs, Osama bin Laden, payroll tax, State of the Union Address, Tax, warren buffet
Why ‘Red Tails’ Will Make Us Soar
More than just a movie, Red Tails signifies a mass movement of empowerment for African Americans
George Lucas’ Red Tails does not just highlight the struggles of the Tuskegee Airmen but…
By Derek T. Dingle
January 20, 2012
Tags: Ariel Investments, BE 100s, Benjamin O. Davis Jr., Black Corporate Directors Conference, Colin Powell, Dennis Archer, Dennis Archer Jr., George Lucas, Ignition Media, John Rogers, Joseph Anderson, Lee Archer, Lee Archer Jr., Red Tails, Reginald F. Lewis, Star Wars, TAG Holdings Inc., The Anderson Platoon, Tuskegee Airmen, Tuskegee University, W.E. B. DuBois, White Hoiuse screening, World War II
