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Small Business

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Black Men Can’t Lead?

Study shows stereotypes keep blacks out of leadership positions in sports and business

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Financing

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Minority Firm Receives Historical Investment in the Big Apple

NYC Pension Funds invest $225M with Vista Equity Partners

How to Maximize Crowdfunding and Raise Money for Your Business

Smart ways to raise money for your business with crowdfunding

Daymond John Moderates Early Stage East’s Gathering of Startups & Investors

Start-ups pitch ABC’s Shark Tank co-star Daymond John and other influential investors at Early Stage…

Franchises

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Preview B.E. Business Report: Jamba Juice CEO’s Successful Business Blend

James White, President & CEO of Jamba, Inc. discusses the company’s winning business strategy and…

UBR Spotlight: Quick-Service Food Franchise Mogul Ulysses Bridgeman

This week on The Urban Business Roundtable: Quick-service food franchise mogul Ulysses Bridgeman Jr., founder…

Ludacris Cooks up Success with Straits Atlanta Restaurant

Currently appearing in New Year’s Eve, Ludacris talks shop about his popular Atlanta restaurant and…

Getting Started

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Preview B.E. Business Report: Food Network Stars Profit off their Culinary Passion

From a family loan to a multimillion dollar business, Food Network stars Pat & Gina…

Small Business, Big Success: Events Diva Diann Valentine’s Tips for Entrepreneurs

Wedding and events entrepreneur Diann Valentine tells how she’s kept her business viable

UBR Spotlight: Karyn White’s Not A Superwoman, But A Super Entrepreneur

This week’s Urban Business Roundtable: Inspiration and information from notable women entrepreneurs Karyn White and…

Home Based

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How I Made $100,000 From Home

When Maxine P. Gill was laid off from her job as a sales and marketing…

Entrepreneurs of the Week: Mychal and Adrienne Connolly Mean Business, Baby

How one couple’s for kids led them to launch their new home-based baby business

5 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read

Five books every entrepreneur should read to be successful in business and increasing profits, including…

Tools & Resources

I talk to stressed out business owners and non-profit leaders almost every day who are just plain overwhelmed with social media. Not because they don't know how to use it and not because they don't understand its value. They're stressed because the space changes at such a rapid pace---the ground is always shifting under their feet so they never really feel like they're gotten a foothold.

So what do you do to keep up with social media while running your business?  It's impossible to get on every platform and more importantly, it's just not smart. You can't do that, so don't even try. Instead of focusing on quantity of social connections and sites, focus more on quality control. Here are 6 ways to do it.---Amanda Miller Littlejohn

6 Ways to Manage Social Media Overload

Don’t get stressed out by social media. These tips help business owners know how…

Yandy Smith on How to be (or Not to be) a Successful Entrepreneur

Music industry manager Yandy Smith, goes beyond ‘Love & Hip Hop’ and shares her tips…

8 Steps to Keep Your Small Business on the Road to Success

Dorian Boyland, one of the largest African American automotive moguls, shares his secrets for success

Your Business

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UBR Spotlight: Branding Innovator Steve Stoute

This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Contributor Renita D. Young speaks with music…

Black Men Can’t Lead?

Study shows stereotypes keep blacks out of leadership positions in sports and business

UBR Spotlight: ULS CEO Charles Sanders On Building A Successful Business

This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Contributor Renita D. Young speaks with Charles…