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Jennifer Little is a go-getter. But right now, even she admits that she’s pushing the limits–she hopes that it’s not too far, too fast. This summer she planned to get...
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Jennifer Little is a go-getter. But right now, even she admits that she’s pushing the limits–she hopes that it’s not too far, too fast. This summer she planned to get...
If there’s one thing magazine editors love—more than writing and creating content—it’s talking. Whether it’s here in the hallways of Black Enterprise debating the latest news events or huddled around a conference table to hash over the jobless rate’s impact on our readers, we enjoy lively conversation. (You can only imagine how our penchant for chit-chat affects the length of our meetings.)
In addition to low startup costs, what makes franchises operated out of the home appealing to would-be entrepreneurs are flexible working schedules and low overhead costs. Since the franchise owner doesn’t need commercial space, at-home franchises typically require little to no inventory.
While working on the Black Enterprise Auto Dealer of the Year story (in our May-June issue), I saw certain themes emerge that, it became clear, contribute to the spectacular success of Hamilton Honda in Hamilton, New Jersey. Co-owners Jessie Armstead and Mike Saporito combine high standards and professionalism with a sense of humor and mutual respect to push their team forward.
With interest rate hikes scaring money out of the stock market, consumer spending rising, and fuel costs climbing, you couldn’t ask for a better backdrop for large-cap value funds. The...