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Power Moves: 7 Ways You Can Profit From Our Entrepreneurs Conference

Nation's largest Black business event gives companies access to connections, contracts and capital

From newly-minted and established business owners to White House policymakers, attendees of our Black Enterprise…

By Derek T. Dingle

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Twitter is one of the hottest social networking tools on the planet with 190 million users.  It’s a great communication channel that can be used to build brand awareness and provide direct contact with consumers and contacts. The question any smart business owner in the 21st century has to ask is this, “Does my Twitter presence reflect my brand?” For some the response may be a simple yes or no, but to truly answer the question you have to first determine what type of account fits your needs: personal branded, business branded or a combination of the two. Branding your Twitter identity goes beyond simply selecting a handle and should include visual elements and Twitter apps to help you manage your accounts. Here are six steps to get you off to a good start. —Hajj E. Flemings

6 Ways To Effectively Brand Yourself on Twitter

Signing up for Twitter is only the first step, here are a few tips for you and your brand to get the most out of each tweet

Signing up for Twitter is only the first step, tech expert Hajj E. Flemings offers…

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In the News: WATCH Common Perform at the White House; 7.5 Million Facebook Users Are Under 13; Microsoft Acquires Skype for $ 8.5 Billion

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Hip-hop star Common performed at the White House Poetry night Wednesday (Image: File)…

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8 Mobile Apps That Will Increase Your Business Productivity

There's no telling when and where business can happen, so make sure these apps are downloaded on your phone

Take your business to the next level and on-the-go by being sure to optimize your…

By Hajj Flemings

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20 Editors and Writers to Follow on Twitter

From business editors to hip-hop journalists, here are 20 voices you should "follow" on Twitter

From business editors to hip-hop journalists, here are 20 voices you should “follow” on Twitter

By Janel Martinez

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Why Facebook’s New Offer Is Kind of a Big Deal

See how the social network lets you save on events and activities

If you thought the folks over at Facebook were done making changes, you were wrong.…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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4 Ways to Prevent Debt Collectors from Contacting You on Facebook

Fight back with these tips.

Fight back with these tips.

By Sheiresa Ngo

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In the News: Obama to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Facebook; Haiti Elects New President; Lebron James Gets Animated

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Headlines around the Web

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Tweets For Sale: Getting Paid in 140 Characters or Less

Is it a #winning strategy or false advertisement when celebrities get paid to tweet?

Is it a #winning strategy or false advertisement when celebrities get paid to tweet?

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Should Debt Collectors Use Facebook to “Poke” You?

New measures aim to protect consumers from debt collectors abusing social media

Recently, consumers have reported harassement by debt collectors on Facebook and other social media. In…

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