What the Future Holds for Consumers
In 40 years, �the customer is always right� will be more than a catchphrase
I remember how excited my husband and I were when we first ordered groceries online.…
Backtalk with Daymond John
The "Godfather of Urban Fashion" shares key lessons on branding and entrepreneurial success
Businessman and self-made millionaire Daymond John is best known for his ’90s clothing line FUBU—“For…
By Sonia Alleyne
July 23, 2010
Tags: 2010 Entrepreneurs Conference, Backtalk, branding, Daymond John, Entrepreneurship, fashion entrepreneurs, FUBU, personal branding, urban entrepreneurs
40 Next: Natalia Allen
In celebration of Black Enterprise's 40th Anniversary, we recognize African Americans, ages 21-35, who are changing the world of business
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Black Enterprise is taking a look both forward and…
By LaToya M. Smith
The Art of Business Seduction
Keys to convincing bosses, clients and colleagues that you are the one they want to do business with
In today’s ultracompetitive marketplace, succeeding in business has never been more difficult. “Every professional needs…
By Marcia A. Reed-Woodard
Oil Spill Fuels Tourist Misconceptions and Fewer Visits
New Orleans tourism boards find it difficult to counteract spill images
In the wake of the BP oil spill in April, tourism in the Gulf region…
By Joyce Jones
July 16, 2010
Tags: BP, BP Oil Spill, Deepwater Horizon, Gulf of Mexico, tourism
Oil Spill May Hasten Deterioration of Louisiana’s Ecosystem
As BP tries to cap the well, damage to Gulf region accelerates
Even prior to the April BP oil spill, the Louisiana and Mississippi coastal region was…
By Joyce Jones
July 14, 2010
Tags: BP, BP Oil Spill, Gulf of Mexico
Organic Brands in Demand
The EverGreen Home finds a foothold in the organic coffee market
Silver Spring, Maryland resident Sonia Marie Bunch always knew she’d invest in an organic food…
By Letita M. Aaron
July 14, 2010
Tags: natural foods, Natural products, organic brands, organic coffee, organic foods, The EverGreen Home
UBR Morning Post: Going Green With Majora Carter
Bonus content on the entrepreneurs and strategies featured on The Urban Business Roundtable
This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Contributor Angelique Westerfield speaks with Majora Carter,…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
July 14, 2010
Tags: direct selling, green business, green economy, green jobs, Majora Carter, MLM, multilevel marketing, network marketing, The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR, UBR Morning Post, WVON-AM
A Lesson from LeBron in Emotional Intelligence
Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert's response to James' exercising control over his NBA career amounts to a flagrant foul
Emotional intelligence is the ability to manage yourself and your emotions, and to understand and…
By Marshawn Evans
Cooking Channel Exec Talks Appetite for Variety
Programming takes food from just meals to a lifestyle
For Michael Smith, General Manager of the Food Network’s Cooking Channel, food is a delicious…
By Sonia Alleyne
July 9, 2010
Tags: chef, Cooking, cuisine, Food Network
