10 Black Business Power Couples In Black History
The Carters (Shawn “Jay-Z†and Beyoncé , the Smiths (Will and Jada), the Wests (Kanye and Kim) and the Obamas (Barack and Michelle) may come top to mind as the...
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In the Fast Lane
Despite the rocky economy, quick-service restaurants are holding their own. In the U.S., sales for the top 500 quick-service chains rose to $230.2 billion last year, up $7.6 billion from 2007 according to Technomic Inc., a research and consulting firm that tracks the food service industry. Though sales growth actually slipped to 3.4% from 5.0% the previous year, it’s clear that people enjoy eating at places like Burger King. Among those riding the trend is Valerie Daniels-Carter, founder, president, and CEO of Milwaukee-based V and J Holding Cos. (No. 52 on the be industrial/service companies list with $90 million in revenues). The “V†stands for Valerie and the “J†stands for John, her brother and financial partner in the company.
As Baby Boomers Start To Retire, $5T Worth Of Businesses Will Be Sold, Here’s Why
Ninety-two percent of small businesses are eliminated due to closure while 5% are listed as completed sales and 3% under transfers.
Michael Jackson Estate Sued By Four Siblings, Claiming Late Star Abused Them As Children
The document alleges that Jackson "groomed and brainwashed" the children for over a decade, using his star power and influence to do so.