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 they protecting
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 The founders of WaySlay on how to find and choose a cofounder for your business From running out of money to not having a viable business model, there are many reasons why businesses fail. In a recent study, 23% of startups contributed their startup failure
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 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 This mother-daughter duo created a tool to help you take down braids In 1992, Angela Green created an ingenious tool to safely take down her two daughters’ protective braid hairstyles. However, due to lack of resources and funding, the teacher and mother
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
career development A hiring manager’s guide to hiring employees you won’t want to fire later Interviewing Sucks. Especially if you’re the hiring manager. Why? Because in addition to the fifty-leven million things on your plate, you now have to try and swipe right on
career development Level Up Your Professional Brand with LinkedIn Stories Tips for Mastering LinkedIn Stories
for founders This Founder Turned $5000 Into a Wildly Successful Business Without a Plan—Here's How While working full-time as an esthetician and skin care educator, Lesly Thornton saw the significant impact that clean, well-formulated products had on her client’s skin health. So, in 2010,
for founders What VCs can do to create an even playing field for Black founders Aspiring entrepreneurs are very aware of how important it is to have your money right to launching and maintaining a successful business. However, lack of access to capital has long
for founders Kenny Mitchell, the CMO of Snap Inc., teaches marketing tips for entrepreneurs One of the top reasons why businesses fail is because of poor marketing. Being able to effectively market and reach your target audience is one of the most crucial responsibilities
for founders How Lydia Nelson went from a CNA to entrepreneur, earning $2 million in sales 'I had this burning fire in me to take charge and become my very own boss" - Lydia Nelson Lydia Nelson was a CNA for years, making $8.50 an
for founders How this whiskey founder uses his brand to unite Black businesses Let's be real, whiskey has a sordid history. Unlike cognac, which has embedded itself in Black culture—from the formation of the relationship with Black soldiers during World War II
for founders The founder of Calendly on building a $30M tech company I’m sure you’ve used or heard of Calendly.com and if you haven’t, get ready to meet its founder Babatope (Tope) Awotona. Calendly is a scheduling appointment
for founders How to secure partnerships with major organizations Are you a founder lookin to break into a crowded and competitive market? It's time to get strategic and look for that niche market. That's the approach entrepreneur Sherrel Sampson
living corporate Learn how Living Corporate is amplifying Black Professionals I love podcasts! It doesn’t matter if it is a long commute, short commute, working out at the gym, cooking or completing hard tasks at work, you can find
for founders This self-love educator is helping women become better leaders Women are the heads of our tables, communities, and our culture. Unfortunately, according to a study by the Center of American Progress, Black women are also usually the victims of
for founders #BuyBlack: 15 Black-owned coffee shops you should visit At a time when the Black community is protesting and fighting for equality in America, it’s more important now than ever to support Black-owned businesses. If you’re looking
for founders How to give your brand an inclusive social media voice You had an idea. You turned it into a product or service. You’re an influencer with a brand. You’ve got a social media voice (of course you do,
for founders Meet the founder that's monetizing gender reveals Becoming a parent brings along new financial responsibilities and woes – more than what you could ever imagine. But what if you could find a way to ease that financial
founder profiles This founder went from assistant to co-owning Celebrity Trailers Janice Faison is the co-founder of Celebrity Trailers, a company that provides trailers to stars of television shows, movies and major events including this year’s Super Bowl. Excitedly, her
black entrepreneurs The #BlackGirlMagic event on securing the bag in your business Let’s be honest with each other real quick. For many of us, we can talk about everything from pop culture to what’s poppin on the gram
tech This routine will help you reach your goals It’s no easy task to become the best version of yourself in and outside the workplace. You need motivation, energy, and the right set of habits to
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