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How to Handle Holiday Tipping During Tough Times

The current economic situation hasn't changed Americans' tipping habits. See what you can do to show your gratitude without breaking the bank

Etiquette experts at The Emily Post Institute, Inc. provide pointers on holiday tipping during an…

By Sade K. Muhammad

Posted: December 15, 2011 Tags: CNN, holiday season, holiday shopping, holidays, Money, The Emily Post Institute, tipping

Pay it forward: CEO Link Howard with one of his interns

How a Business Coach Can Help Your Company Grow

Entrepreneur gains an education through a non-profit program

Pay it forward: CEO Link Howard with one of his interns
Two years ago, Link Howard,…

By Alan Hughes

Posted: December 13, 2011 Tags: business coach, entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Small Business

When chef and proprietor Carl Redding decided to establish the Harlem restaurant named after his grandmother, Amy Ruth’s in 1999 he didn’t foresee it becoming a multimillion-dollar company that he would one day no longer lead. Yet, that is exactly what happened when he was forced to sell the restaurant four years ago due to financial mismanagement, which led to tax debt. After relinquishing power Redding made two more efforts in the culinary business with Ruthie Mae’s in Englewood, NJ, which lasted only seven months, and Doc’s, a take-out soul food spot in Harlem that was also short-lived. These disappointments may have convinced any other entrepreneur to quit but it only made Redding’s resolve to succeed stronger. Finally, he has managed to do just that with Redding’s, a popular soul food attraction in Atlantic City, NJ that recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Mr. Redding’s latest achievement wasn’t easy and now he shares with BlackEnterprise.com his most significant tips for any businessperson intent upon making a comeback. —Souleo

5 Tips for Making a Business Comeback

Celebrity chef Calvin Redding advises on how to bounce back after a business failure

Celebrity chef Calvin Redding may have lost his multimillion dollar restaurant Amy Ruth’s but he’s…

By Souleo

Posted: December 13, 2011 Tags: Amy Ruth's, Atlantic City, Carl Redding, Doc's, entrepreneur, investment, investor, Redding's, restaurant, Ruthie Mae's

8 Days of Action: Finding Your Purpose and Getting Your Dream Job

How to tap into self-fulfillment and use your gift for profit

Here are eight days of finding your purpose and tapping into the right career path…

By Jullien Gordon

Posted: December 12, 2011 Tags: BE Next, Career Advancement, Career Development, career transition, college graduate, Employment, Internships, joblessness, Jobs, life fulfillment, life purpose, skills development, talent development, undergraduate, Unemployment

Ask the Money Coach: How to Improve Your Finances in 2012

What money questions you should ask yourself as you head into 2012

The Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox tells you what money questions you need to ask as…

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

Posted: December 12, 2011 Tags: 2012, bankruptcy, Entrepreneurship, Finances, financial plan B, identity theft, income taxes, IRA, planning and budgeting, student loans, Taxes

4 Tips For Transitioning From Full-Time Worker to Consultant

Before taking the leap into self-employment, know the risks and rewards

Career coach Aisha Taylor gives four tips on how to transition from a full-time job…

By Aisha M. Taylor

Posted: December 9, 2011 Tags: Aisha Taylor, Career Development, career transition, Employment, Entrepreneurship, joblessness, Jobs, self-employment, TAYLORmade Professional Career Consulting, Unemployment

While small business loans slid 4.1% from 2009 to 2010, there was still some $310 million extended in 2010. So while credit may be tight, capital is out there. But what do banks look for these days before extending a loan? “I think a lot of people seem to have the impression that banking is rocket science,” says Douglas Dillon, Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending for Industrial Bank (No. 8 on the BE BANKS list with $382 million in assets). “I’m not of that impression.” He says banks look at the following five criteria before extending a business loan. —Alan Hughes

5 Tips on How to Secure a Small Business Loan

If you want the bank to say yes to a loan, know these five things they look for

Getting a small business loan can make or break a budding business. Here are five…

By Alan Hughes

Posted: December 6, 2011 Tags: Business loan, cash flow, collateral, credit, credits core, depreciation, Douglas Dillon, Industrial Bank, interest, loan, Small Business

6 Ways to Get a Bank Loan for Your Business

If you think like a banker, you could get the finance you need for your business

Six tips for entrepreneurs to get bank loans for your business

By Alan Hughes

Posted: November 30, 2011 Tags: bank loans, business how-to, Entrepreneurship, financing, funding, How To, loans, Small Business, small business funding

In these financially-strapped times, the thought of using money you barely have to enjoy yourself might ignite stressful feelings. In fact, a lack of disposable income can lead some to almost never involve themselves in fun or extracurricular activities outside of basic cost of living. However, some mental health experts believe working to pay bills without making time for recreation can lead to major stress. If you desire to have fun but you’re constantly void of funds, here are seven ways to have a good time on a budget. —Quassan Castro

7 Ways To Have Fun On A Budget

You don't always have to spend money to have a good time

In this economy everyone is about saving money which leaves fun by the wayside, well…

By Quassan Castro

Posted: November 29, 2011 Tags: A Purse of Your Own, board games, budget, date, Deborah Owens, economic downturn, family fun, Netflix, recession, recreation, resources, save money, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, stress

How I Did It: Mikki Taylor Expands Beauty Brand with New Book ‘Commander in Chic’

Motivational expert uses inspiration of Michelle Obama to empower women

Beauty and fashion expert Mikki Taylor expands her brand with new book, Commander in Chic:…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: November 29, 2011 Tags: 2011 fall fashion, 2011 Fall Fashion Gallery, beauty, beauty industry, blacks in fashion, branding, Career Advancement, Career Development, career transition, fashion, fashion industry, life purpose, Mentors, mentorship, Michelle Obama, Mikki Taylor, Motivation, purpose, Style, women executives., Women of Power, Women of Power Summit

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