Faithful Business Planning
Bishop Eddie L. Long, a featured speaker at the 2010 Entrepreneurs Conference, shares advice on faith and money
In his new book, 60 Seconds to Greatness, Bishop Eddie L. Long, senior pastor of…
Obama Helps Small Businesses and Vets Win More Contracts
President issued executive orders to establish two task forces
President Obama issued executive orders Monday that establish two task forces to improve and increase…
By Joyce Jones
The Color of Money
Four ways to give your business a green tint
There’s no shortage of opportunities for small businesses to break into the green economy. The…
By Maya Payne Smart
April 21, 2010
Tags: Environment, Green, green economy, water conservation
Now Read This: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months
If entrepreneurship is your objective, Melinda Emerson offers a step-by-step road map
Small-business consultant Melinda F. Emerson, founder and CEO of Quintessence Multimedia, a marketing video production…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
April 17, 2010
Tags: business books, business ideas, business plans, business start-ups, Entrepreneurship, launching a business, Melinda Emerson, Melinda F. Emerson, Start-Up, start-ups
They’ve Got the Beat
Nashville�s Beat Kangz delivers cutting-edge technology to the electronic music industry
When it comes to innovation and creativity, hip-hop has had its share of converts and…
By Sonya Donaldson
April 15, 2010
Tags: Beat Kangz, music equipment, Music Industry, music production, music technology, Techwatch
Building a Model Business
Despite a tough economy, Gail Warrior ensures the success of her construction company
For any woman, breaking into an industry dominated by men is tough. But when you’re…
By Sheiresa Ngo
April 15, 2010
Tags: BE 100s, BE 100s CEOs, Construction, female entrepreneurs, modular construction
Can You Talk Your Way Into $10,000 For Your Business?
The B.E. Elevator Pitch Competition gives you a chance to prove it�but avoid these mistakes
If you’re an aspiring or established entrepreneur who can’t use $10,000, stop reading now. But…
By LaToya M. Smith
April 13, 2010
Tags: elevator pitch, Elevator Pitch Competition, Entrepreneurs Conference, Marcus Evans, Never Forgotten
Now Read This: Know What Makes Them Tick
Ground-breaking exec Max Siegel shares his mastery of the art of negotiation
Max Siegel has built an astonishing track record of succeeding as an outsider and transforming…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson Honored With Leadership Award
Funds raised from gala to help minority and women businesses
NBA All-Star Earvin “Magic” Johnson received the Entrepreneurial Leadership Award on Thursday at The Council…
By LaToya M. Smith
April 9, 2010
Tags: Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Kenneth Chenault, Magic Johnson, Magic Johnson Enterprises, MWBE, The Council of Urban Professionals
Social Media: The New Currency
Why women must be more aggressive about using networks to create business opportunities
Social media is another tool to communicate with people on a global platform online. With…
By Karen Taylor Bass
April 9, 2010
Tags: Animoto, blogtalkradio, branding, Facebook, LinkedIn, Ning, online marketing, Social media, Twitter, YouTube
