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Is PayPal Digital Wallet the Future of Money?

The online payment service moves beyond accepting payments via mobile devices

With the announcement of the PayPal Digital Wallet during SXSW Interactive, the tech world is…

By Hajj Flemings

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Apple Inc. Decoded: iPads, iPhones, iPods, MacBooks… Oh, My!

With the release of the New iPad, Black Enterprise breaks down the consumer electronic juggernaut’s biggest product launches

As one of the most successful brands ever, Apple Inc has revolutionized our world with…

By Shydel James

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Establish a Google Plus Account

The online world is buzzing with new social networks updating almost every day and new ones being created just as fast. With that said, every entrepreneur should seriously consider Google Plus. It’s not just a source to create another social network profile but a great tool to engage your end customers with business-ready tools like, Google Hangout and Google Circles, among other things. Also, brand your Google Plus account by securing a customized URL at gplus.to (i.e. gplus.to/hajjflemings is my handle.)  Note:  This is just a branding tool that you can use to communicate your Google Plus URL in a neat fashion. In the future Google will enable customized URLs for Google Plus accounts.

SXSW 2012: Is Google+ Right for Your Business?

As one of the latest platforms to hit the social media scene, Google+ has the potential to take brands to the next level, but brands much choose if it’s a right fit for them

But with so many options to engage customers and fans, the question remains, is Google+…

By Winston Ford

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SXSW 2012: 4 Tips on Giving in the 21st Century

Social media makes philanthropy safe and easy

Cheryl Contee of Fission Strategy’s 2012 SXSW Interactive Festival panel, “21st Century Giving: Social Philanthropy’s…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

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TWITTER:   I know that this is probably an obvious one, but how do you really engage with Twitter? Do you use it as a personal tool to connect with others? Promote your business? Both? Do you need a personal and business account? I would say, it all depends. I have one account for me personally, which I also use professionally. When my new book, Chasing Youth Culture And Getting It Right, is published in April, I will be using another account for book tweets only. I want to make sure that those messages go to people who want data on youth marketing specifically. So the moral of this story is, know your target market. Your tweets will have a greater impact if you’re really focused on who you’re trying to reach.

SXSW 2012: The Power of ‘Black Twitter’

Kimberly Ellis, commonly known as Dr. Goddess, explains why black people are more than mainstream’s view of “Black Twitter”

In her SXSW panel discussion, “The Bombastic Brilliance of Black Twitter,” Kimberly C. Ellis set…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

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"Africa, Tech & Women: The New Faces of Development" panelists discuss the role of women in Africa's tech space (Image: Winston Ford)

SXSW 2012: Women Influencing Africa’s Tech Scene

Panelists discuss the increasing role of women in technology across the continent

Led by Project Diaspora co-founder TMS Ruge, Monday’s panel “Africa, Tech & Women: The New…

By Winston Ford

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Graphic Artists Earns High Score in Gaming Industry with New App

Cartoonist Andre Augustin launches his startup, Notion Games, and finds success with mobile game debut

A talented artist Andrew Augustin launches his video game startup Notion Games with the release…

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Illustrator/graphic artist Andrew Augustin, turned his natural talents into a business with his startup video game company, Notion Games. As the company's  owner, founder, and lead designer he's responsible for the release of their debut mobile game, Up Up Ubi, which is available now in the iTunes app store. Here are a few of Augustin's creative images then click here to read BlackEnterprise.com's recent interview with the video game guru.

A Preview of Notion Games’ Lineup of Mobile Apps

The startup gaming up reveals images of upcoming characters

Founded by Andrew Augustin, Notion Games is making a mark on the mobile game market…

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SXSW 2012: New Financial Tools Set to Create a Cashless Society

Financial transactions from mobile devices are becoming more and more popular, and the increase in cashless operations is opening doors for startups

As the world moves to digital platforms, the way we interact with our finances is…

By Winston Ford

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Gokit founder Hajj Flemings poses for a picture at his startup's launch party held at this year's SXSW Interactive Festival (Image: Winston Ford)

SXSW 2012: Hajj Flemings Officially Launches Tech Startup Gokit

A year after conceiving Gokit at South by Southwest, the founder officially launched his startup in front of a who’s who crowd of black digerati

Tech entrepreneurs and friends gathered at Copa Bar and Grill to mark the launch of…

By Winston Ford

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