In This Issue
Features
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Building Business Beyond Tomorrow
Black Enterprise 15th Annual Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo
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40 Next
Emerging business leaders who are shaping our future
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Titans
The 40 most powerful african americans in business-and how they shaped our world
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Ready to Take Your Business Global?
Are you ready to do business in the global economy?
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Plan Well, Retire Rich
How Tony Gittens and Jennifer Lawson invested for a long, healthy retirement
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Flying High
A former American Airlines division, American Beacon Advisors thrived by expanding its asset management business during the financial market meltdown
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Eyes on the Prize
April McLemore wants to retire by age 55. But will she have enough money saved in 16 years to live comfortably?
Departments
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Moneywise
The New ‘Back to Africa’ Movement
Larry Seruma, creator of the first actively managed mutual fund to focus exclusively on Africa, makes the case for investing in the motherland
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Moneywise
Teach Them Well
Why now—more than ever—it’s important to communicate financial lessons to your children
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Shopsmart
Amazing Savings
Secrets to scoring great deals on just about everything
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Shopsmart
How to Combat New Banking Fees
Banks continue to look for ways to make up losses
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Enterprise
How Sweet It Is
A health hardship leads to cupcake commerce
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Enterprise
Tools of the Trade
Arm your business with ammunition to seize the spoils of exporting
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Enterprise
Go Green or Go Home
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Techwatch
As Technology Changes, So Must African American Business
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Techwatch
Shape Up!
Jamal Williams develops KIDFIT app to combat childhood obesity
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workplace
Motivating the Troops
A food network executive believes that finding the passionate makes for successful leadership
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workplace
Not Just for Spies
From nurses to lawyers to librarians, the CIA hires a vast array of professionals
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workplace
The Future of Work
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The Next Generation
Innovative and resilient, Millennials are a new breed of American workers
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Future of Diversity: Cultural Inclusion Is a Business Imperative
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Motivation
Increasingly, We Must Disconnect to Reconnect
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Motivation
Everyone’s a Critic
Here’s how to deliver or accept feedback
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Lifestyle
Rolling the Dice on Relationships
Sheila Moss-Brown believes playing games is the best way to find love
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Lifestyle
What Will the Good Life Look Like?
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Moneywise
Building Wealth Requires Do-it-Yourself Investing
Increasingly, we must all fend for ourselves when it comes to living comfortably in our golden years
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Shopsmart
What the Future Holds for Consumers
In 40 years, “the customer is always right” will be more than a catchphrase
Columns
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About This Issue
Making the Impossible Possible
Over the past 40 years, the mission of Black Enterprise has been demonstrated repeatedly by those who've graced its pages
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Publisher's Page
Black Enterprise’s Extraordinary Journey
The modest monthly magazine I founded 40 years ago has become the uplifting force driving the ascent of African American entrepreneurs
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Executive Memo
Black Enterprise’s Mission is Just Beginning
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Backtalk
Backtalk with Daymond John
The "Godfather of Urban Fashion" shares key lessons on branding and entrepreneurial success















