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Black Spaces, Black Faces: ‘Some Like It Black‘

Black Spaces, Black Faces is a series of profile stories highlighting Black-owned safe spaces, businesses, and venues in the Chicagoland…
Business Skills Learned in Illegal Activity Are Transferable to Legit Jobs

Ex-cons experience success when given an opportunity to showcase their natural talents.
The People Approach to Succession Planning

The first black-owned investment company on the New York Stock Exchange, Daniel & Bell, which once traded in municipal underwriting…
5 Ways to turn a ‘No’ Into a ‘Yes’

The saying “You have to fail to win” has been around for decades. However, hearing “No” again and again after…
Gina B: Getting Under the Covers on Why I Don’t Read Cover Letters

Okay . . . I have an unpopular confession to make.  I don’t read cover letters. I’m not alone.  Most…
Atlanta Eyes Increase in Construction Employment Demand

 Construction employment increased in the greater Atlanta region and in 217 out of 358 metro areas nationally between April 2016…
Establishing Trust With Your Customer Base

An essential element of retaining your consumer base is trust. Most business owners constantly wonder why they are not obtaining…
“GrowSmart” Program Helps Small Businesses Grow

Whether in business for two years or 20 years, many small business owners are so busy working in the business,…
Journal criticized for not consulting black scholars on race

A leading journal of political philosophy took up the Black Lives Matter movement in its June issue without a single…
Marketing Lessons from the NBA’s Golden State Warriors

I had the distinct pleasure of spending time with Kenny Lauer, the vice president of marketing and digital for the…
Bank Staff and Customers Provide 1 Million Meals

Fifth Third recently announced that it provided over 1 million meals in May to fight hunger during its annual “Feeding…
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COVER STORY: Black America Still Needs Black-Owned Banks

Citizens Trust Bank has had something to celebrate in its 95th year: continued relevance. As a gift of sorts for…
ComEd’s 2017 Icebox Derby Applications Available For Young Girls In STEM

For the past couple of years, I’ve had the opportunity to attend ComEd’s signature youth program, The Icebox Derby. It…
Fostering Relationships With Influencers To Grow Your Business

Collaborating with influencers is a great way to gain traction on social media, market to your target audience and much…
Taxes for Barbers and Beauticians

Whether you are a shop owner or a booth renter (independent contractor), you need to know your federal tax responsibilities,…
Monday Night Brewing Breaks Ground in Historic West End

Monday Night Brewing will break ground on its second brewery in Atlanta today — this one in along the BeltLine in…
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