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 How This Young Founder DIY'd Her Social Media Business Straight Out of College With Zero Savings Natasha Samuel was having the usual crisis every soon-to-be college grad has and wondering “what am I going to do for the rest of my life?” But instead of applying
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 How to Get Paid as a Freelancer (and Know Your Worth) Why does talking about money [https://www.createcultivate.com/blog/tag/money] make people uncomfortable? It’s something we all need. We spend it on a daily basis. We always
for founders 3 Steps to Defining Your Target Market As an entrepreneur knowing all aspects of business is essential. Your first task? Understanding your target market and context. Who does your business serve? What's the context? In
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,
for founders This founder is creating a fund to develop opportunities for people of color From a young age, Nadiyah Johnson had an interest in computers and mathematics. This interest was formed early, as her father was a software engineer. She said that she was
for founders Fly Ry of The Guys Next Door on building a successful podcast From lucrative careers in social media, marketing, and tech, millennials are impacting the future of work. One career industry, in particular, that's creating new jobs and opportunities is
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 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.
for founders 5 steps to take before launching your business When launching a successful business, it’s important to first establish a firm foundation—one that includes a strategic plan, an undeniable passion and perseverance. And luckily, author Raven Paris
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
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 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
for founders Credit card interest got you stumped? We've got you covered Credit card companies follow a fairly simple principle: pay us all of our bread on time, and we won't charge you interest; pay late or only partial, and
for founders How to create consistent content for your brand or business Whether you are a new business curator or you've been in the game for a while, you wear many hats. And as a result, priorities begin to shuffle.
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 Here's how BankBlackUSA is normalizing banking Black It’s no secret that there is a wealth gap between Black people and our racial counterparts. Part of this is attributed to a lack of financial services in Black
for founders How to create a lasting relationship with your consumers through newsletters Email marketing is where it's at. Get into it. If you're not using email marketing to grow your biz, you are leaving money on the table.
for founders Shannon Maldonado of Yowie teaches how she built a loyal fanbase After her twelve years in New York City and gaining substantial design experience from well-known contemporary clothing brands, Shannon Maldonado was hungry to challenge her creative instincts in a new
legal What freelancers should know about work-for-hire agreements Currently, there has been a big push for Black creatives to maintain ownership of their intellectual property, particularly their copyrights or “art” (i.e. art, books, music, photographs, video content,
for founders Gabby Cazeau of Harlem Capital gives advice on developing your pitch + her take on sending cold emails Statistically, startups led by minority founders receive less funding than their racial counterparts. As a result, we’ve seen an increase in minority-founded VC firms that are emerging to fund
for founders HBCUvc is helping entrepreneurs create startup ecosystems The world of venture capital has long been outside the realm of understanding for entrepreneurs of color, largely because it is a very insular world. There’s a certain language
for founders [WATCH] 7 founders practice their pitch at The Quick Pitch There's a lot of talk going on about getting a seat at the table, but once you get that seat, do you know how to successfully present yourself
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