Tag Archives: recession
Doing Business in a Down Economy
Entrepreneurs share advice on facing tough times
For entrepreneurs whose businesses are less than eight years old, this is the first time…
By Tamara E. Holmes
The Strong—and Smart—Survive
There’s nothing like an economic downturn to separate the pretenders from the contenders in business.…
By Earl G. Graves, Sr.
Helping Hands
In a recession, it’s tempting for small business owners to close ranks, slash spending, balk…
By Maya Payne Smart
Get Schooled On Thriving in Hard Times
Three college professors' lessons from the Great Depression
When thinking about how today’s financially-stressed African Americans can update the survival strategies of earlier…
By Cliff Hocker
Love Don’t Cost a Thing
Personal touches can add bang to a wedding without the bucks
Television is overrun with shows about weddings. Some focus on finding a gown, some profile…
By Alisa Gumbs
Encouragement for New Entrepreneurs
We’ve heard the numbers. For many of us, our family, friends, and colleagues are among…
By Earl G. Graves, Sr.
Take Hold of Your Business Success
Three secrets to inspire, motivate, enlighten
Talent, hard work, even vision will only get you part of the way to success.…
By Heather Boerner
When Your ‘Something Blue’ Meets the Pink Slip
What to do if a layoff forces you to slash your wedding budget
Sometimes the “for worse” part of “for better or for worse” comes early. In this…
By Alisa Gumbs
How to Plan a Wedding During a Recession
Say "I do" to the marriage but "I don�t" to the debt
There are some things you still need to spend money on, even when the economy’s…
By Alisa Gumbs
Voices of Economic Survival
Lessons learned from the Great Depression
As bad as the economy has gotten in the past few months, the hardships many…
