US Chamber’s Rick Wade To Black Business: ‘Reboot, Reinvent, Reimagine’ For A Post-COVID World
Rick C. Wade, the US Chamber of Commerce’s vice president of strategic alliances and outreach, opens up about today’s unpredictable business environment.
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‘Innovate or Die’: Retiring AmEx CEO Ken Chenault Shares Leadership Lessons In Exclusive Interview
For more than 30 years, BLACK ENTERPRISE has covered the ascent of Kenneth Chenault at American Express, from managing its $315 million merchandising unit...
The Winner’s Circle
Perseverance, determination, and resilience are attributes that entrepreneurs have had to wear as armor to get through this year and last. Our 2009 Small Business Award winners are no exception. Refusing to allow the economy’s turmoil to deter their ambitions, this prized group—announced at the black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo, hosted by General Motors and ExxonMobil in Detroit—bested their competitors by seeking innovation, streamlining strategies, and, above all, refusing stagnation.
Winning Battles for Vetpreneurs
“Military service itself is excellent preparation that provides many of the ingredients necessary for business success,†says Matthew Pavelek, director of communications at the National Veteran-Owned Business Association. “Working long hours, leadership, and being disciplined, dedicated, and accountable are all developed through military service and are characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.â€
Personal Credit Score vs. Business Credit Score: Everything You Need to Know (And More)
Both your personal credit and business credit are criteria that play an important role in determining your ability to secure financing.