black entrepreneur Hey freelancers, learn how to handle your taxes so that the IRS isn't side-eyeing you If you haven’t done your taxes, join the rest of the world that’s dreading it too. Don’t worry, we ain’t judging you! Doing your taxes can
pitch perfect Here's how to pitch effectively and secure investors Paris Benson is no stranger to the world of tech and entrepreneurship. The UCLA alum started coding at the age of 14, launched his first fintech [https://www.fintechweekly.com/
for founders This founder's invention is helping promote diversity in STEM Diversity and inclusion is a problem in every industry – especially in the STEM space. Studies show that gaps in STEM achievement begin early in a person’s life, typically during
founder profiles This founder raised $15 million for women and their periods Black women are among the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs – BUT are we starting businesses just because it’s the “cool” thing to do right now, or are we are starting
founder profiles Real talk about money from a software engineer and 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 Do these 5 things now to perfect your business pitch Are you an entrepreneur looking for funding? There are many avenues for winning what some would call “free money.” One good way for an entrepreneur to earn these dollars is
for founders How to create a budget and financial forecast for your business THIS ARTICLE [https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/financial-forecast/] (sponsored by theAmerican Institute of CPAs [https://www.cpapowered.org/?cid=referral:article:CareerContessaArticleFour:americaninstituteofcpas:aicpa&utm_medium=referral&utm_
founder profiles The Key Ingredients For An Influencer Turned CEO And just like that, January is almost over! Don’t worry, I’ll spare you the new year, new me, my word for century trendy speech. I’m in a
founder profiles This influencer shares tips for building inclusive workspaces Currently, over 70% [https://blog.dol.gov/2017/03/01/12-stats-about-working-women] of mothers with children under 18 are apart of the U.S. labor force, and almost47 percent [https://www.
founder profiles How one woman is breaking barriers in the sports industry The sports industry is one of the largest industries in this country, making billions of dollars each year. When you think of your favorite coach, player or even agent in
marketing & growth 4 Steps to Creating Pitch Ready Designs If you missed AfroTech 2019, I’m sorry. It was THE conference of the year, but don’t fret. This piece will fire-up your creative engine with musings from Kanye,
for founders How the founder of Mama Glow is sharing her passion for wellness THISARTICLE [https://www.careercontessa.com/interviews/latham-thomas-mama-glow-doula/] ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON CAREER CONTESSA BY ERIN DOHERTY. IT IS REPUBLISHED WITH PERMISSION. If you ask her, Latham Thomas didn’t choose her
founder profiles This project manager turned CEO is disrupting the hair industry If you’ve ever had to choose between keeping that new hairstyle poppin’ and going to the gym, you’re not alone sis. While our dynamic hair is one of
black entrepreneur 13 ways you can end the year with a bang You’ve walked the walk, talked the talk and converted sales to profits. You have had ups and downs in the business but still you prevailed. In short, you fought
black entrepreneur How to turn your hustle into a six-figure business When Tiffany Williams started a Facebook group in 2016, she never foresaw having a community of nearly 35,000 members three years later. She definitely didn’t expect the free
for founders Here's how I became a six-figure freelancer Thisarticle [https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/six-figure-freelancer/] originally appeared on Career Contessa by Khaleelah Jones. It is republished with permission. Since 2014, I’ve traveled to over 20 countries—all
black entrepreneur #BlackGirlMagic: Tips to Building Lasting Business Bonds Finding help in your business is not a simple task. It takes patience, synergy, vulnerability, and self-awareness. You have to know your strengths and weaknesses and those of your business.
founder profiles This founder is driving inclusivity with her hair and beauty line Carmella Marie [https://www.instagram.com/carmellamwill/] is the epitome of a boss navigating working a full-time job while building a full-time business. She uses the savvy from her 9-5
founder profiles These Founders Are Creating Inclusive Workplaces With Their Biz With the state of the political climate we are currently living in, diversity and inclusion have been a major topic, and to some a passing trend. Race, diversity, and inclusion
for founders Why THIS partnership is changing the game for Black tech talent Did you know that currently, only 7% of the tech workforce is Black and just 1% percent are venture-backed founders? Statistically, this places black technologists as the most underrepresented race
money moves Why You Need To Diversify Your Income And How To Do It Entrepreneurship can be a vehicle to do what you love on your own terms, but for Erica Rae of Capital City Marketing Co, it’s an essential element to a
black entrepreneur Black women in fashion & beauty who paved the way for Rihanna The sun does not seem to be setting on the Rihanna fashion empire anytime soon. The Savage x Fenty line just received [https://www.wsj.com/articles/rihannas-lingerie-brand-savage-x-fenty-receives-50-million-in-fresh-funding-11566923431] $50M in
Mental health awareness How to build without burning out Mental Health Awareness deserves attention and statistics by NAMI [https://www.nami.org/learn-more/mental-health-by-the-numbers], proves it. Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. (46.6 million) experiences
founder profiles Jay Veal on how to do what you love as an entrepreneur As creatives, entrepreneurs, and overall hardworking, and ambitious millennials, we are constantly looking to check boxes. You know those “found my dream job, landed a competitive benefits package, and scored
for founders 4 principles every entrepreneur needs to overcome failure Don’t let the entrepreneurial wave fool you; tears are a part of the journey. Social media will have you thinking that you find your passion, figure out how to
