for founders [Watch] 4 Black founders practice their pitch at The Quick Pitch As a Black female founder, I’ve had to suffer from the lack of resources readily available to help me achieve as an entrepreneur, and that was honestly one of
for founders Tell your friends to pull up! How to acquire new users from networking platforms Look. Your startup won’t grow if you can’t get customers. Plain and simple. Now, I know user acquisition can be a drag, especially if you’re short on
for founders How to write a great investor update (plus a free template inside!) Every three months, we send an investor update about our progress to our investors, advisors, and potential investors. Once you start securing the bag from investors, it's critical
for founders The CEO of BAUCE Magazine on using data and analytics to grow your business Can you guess what is your biggest resource as a founder? It’s data. If content is king, then data is queen. By being solid in your data and reviewing
for founders The owner of LIT Brooklyn on what she's learned about money as an entrepreneur Let’s talk about money. At Mogul Millennial, we believe that when we avoid the important conversation around money, it becomes a silent tool for oppression for the Black entrepreneurial
for founders Are you a new business owner? The COO of Dashing shares marketing tips for entrepreneurs “Build it and they will come” is the worst piece of advice that anyone could give a new founder. Despite how often you see entrepreneurs flex on IG and make
for founders 5 Tips for Protecting your Brand through Federal Trademarking The name of your business is one of your company’s most valuable assets, so it's important that you protect it at all costs. Many entrepreneurs often think
for founders [Watch] 5 Black founders practice their pitch at The Quick Pitch Entrepreneurs, your pitch can either make or break you. As a startup founder, being able to succinctly pitch your company will help you get your first employee, client, and investor
for founders Don't be scared of the algorithm. Use these social media tips by Cookie Society to grow your brand today. Scrolling through the Cookie Society Instagram page is like viewing cookie heaven. The small business has thousands of engaged followers and many local fans who flock to their storefront location.
for founders When and why should you hire a publicist? This PR maven breaks it down So you’ve been an entrepreneur for a while now, or have been making moves as a corporate leader. You have people following your brand and visiting your website, but
for founders Meet the barber creating a new direction in the men’s grooming industry Starting a new venture can be a daunting, intimidating, and stressful task. When it comes to the world of entrepreneurship, you often make a lot of mistakes before you reach
for founders How “In Perpetuity” Contract Language Can Stop Your Bag When my girl Erykah said, ‘I’m an artist, and I’m sensitive about my sh*t’, I know all of us felt that on another level. Owning your work
for founders How to maximize Clubhouse to build a brand and develop your audience online We all have that friend who knows about the “cool” thing before anyone else. Mine works for an emerging creative shop in Atlanta and he called me one day to
for founders What Miami’s hottest DJ learned from pivoting during a pandemic Guyanese-born Rahsaan Alexander, known to most by his stage name- DJ Fly Guy, is a perfect example of when life gives you lemons, make a lemonade… and then build a
for founders Pivoting during a pandemic with Chef Amber In the midst of a global pandemic, many business owners have been faced with the challenge of staying afloat due to decreased economic activity--the hardest hit segments being Black-owned businesses,
tech The do's and don't's of Instagram Stories engagement Look, we get it—the algorithm sucks. But that shouldn't deter you from perfecting your feed, going live, or posting to stories. As the old saying goes, if
for founders From college quarterback to DMV realtor, Jared Johnston's got the license to lead After leaving the football field as the quarterback for the Bowie State Bulldogs, Jared Johnston faced some of the most challenging times in his life. Stepping away from his lifelong
for founders How to write a media-worthy pitch and get a reply So, you've registered your business, the website is up, and your product is ready to ship, but no one knows about it yet. Now is the time to
for founders 4 Black women influencers share advice on getting paid your worth It’s no secret that the average woman's earnings are lower than the average man's across nearly all industries. However, in the influencer space, women are
for founders An inside look at building an accelerator for CPG brands What does great coffee, hip-hop and Black-owned business have in common? Dope Coffee, the result of this intersection, is an e-commerce platform based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a Black,
for founders How Carolina Contreras built a business celebrating curly locks We know how daunting it can be to start a new business, especially if you’re disrupting an industry or creating an entirely new one. When there is no path
for founders Meet the entrepreneur breaking barriers in the cannabis industry In the competitive cannabis industry, Hope Wiseman is a boss amongst bosses. By the age of 26, she made history as the youngest Black woman dispensary owner in the U.
for founders How to build a growth strategy that works immediately Recent events are disrupting quite a bit these days—careers, business, daily activities and more. These are trying times, and it is easy to get confused or stuck when it
for founders How to build your brand with no budget When you're first launching a business, it can be difficult to know where to spend money, where you can save money, and how to get a little scrappy.
for founders The CEO of BYP Network on what to do before pitching investors Raising venture capital is the hottest thing since sliced bread. Nowadays, more of the talk has been on the founder who has raised millions of dollars in venture capital, and
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