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Use these 3 networking strategies to get hired in 2020 & 2021

It's no question that COVID-19 put a damper on the job market. The Economic Release via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics [https://www.bls.gov/news.

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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

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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

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How remote work is altering tech salaries

The onset of the recent pandemic has changed many aspects of society that we are accustomed to. When it comes to the future of work, a disruption that will likely

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Trying To Break Into A New Industry? Make These Tweaks To Your Resume In 30 Minutes Or Less!

Transitioning your career can be one of the most gut-wrenching and soul searching decisions you’ll ever make but once you do commit and embark on this journey, you’ll

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Keisha Shields on work-life balance, and transforming your story into a million-dollar message

As a previous corporate employee and Black-woman business owner/entrepreneur, I know what it’s like to feel as if my voice isn’t being heard in boardrooms and meetings.

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Use these salary negotiation tips to get more pay

Salary discussions can be stressful in any environment for any person. But, the key to asking for what you want is to have a clear plan. With this step-by-step guide

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What to do when you get *crickets* instead of feedback at work

Learning to take constructive criticism in the workplace is quite frankly, not easy to do. It can be tricky to tell whether the criticism is about you and not your

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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[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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The founder of Ceylon on disrupting the men's beauty industry

Can we be real for a minute? Most skincare products are not made for, advertised to, or tested on Black men, and ultimately don't address the skincare needs

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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

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How to prioritize health and wellness while securing the bag

It’s easy for Black women to neglect their health when we’re doing so many things to get ahead. I get it, we all want to break generational curses,