Black Enterprise invited owners of large technology firms, single-person shops, and part-time businesses— or somewhere in between—to share their stories with readers. We asked one simple question: How have you used technology to make over your business?... (Continue reading)
For more than three decades, Donald Davis played the six string, performing on an array of hits for the old Motown and Stax record labels. In fact, his guitar can be heard on Motown’s first hit single, “Money (That’s What... (Continue reading)
Found the perfect house? Make sure the environment is equally ideal. There's nothing to be gained by finding the right house if it is in the wrong neighborhood.... (Continue reading)
If there was a way you could save $3,500 with 30 minutes’ worth of effort, would you do it? While it might sound too good to be true, that’s exactly what Oakland, California, homeowners Earl Davis and Tarita Whittingham did... (Continue reading)
A reader recently wrote to me asking about options for financing the purchase of a home that needs a good deal of repair work. The reader implied her and her husband would have no problem getting a mortgage, but wondered... (Continue reading)
Finding the right location for your small business may seem as simple as finding a place you can afford. Whether it’s a kiosk, storefront, mall store, high-profile flagship, or suburban stand-alone, not every location is suitable for every business. But... (Continue reading)
Over the Thanksgiving break I became addicted to a show called Till Debt Do U$ Part on HGTV. Financial wizard Gail Vaz-Oxlade helps families go from red to black by getting to the root of their destructive spending habits. Most... (Continue reading)
Yesterday afternoon I was in an attorney's office and a gentleman came in for a real estate consultation. Unfortunately he fell way behind on his mortgage and he had to face the fact that a short sale was his only... (Continue reading)
Last weekend I attended The Money Conference for Women in Hartford, CT. A 26-year-old woman stood up and shared how she is more than $60,000 in debt as a result of student loans and credit cards. She makes about $40,000... (Continue reading)
The biggest hurdle to homeownership for some is the down payment and closing costs. These two expenses often deter low and moderate income individuals/families from even thinking about living the American Dream. Many people pass up the opportunity to own... (Continue reading)