To Franchise or Not to Franchise
Today's tough economic environment has created heightened interest in an alternative to traditional small business ownership--franchising. The franchise arena can be a rewarding career option...
Zakiyyah El-Amin
Risky Solutions to Debt Elimination
Desperate for alternative ways to pay down debt, many people rely on quick-fix solutions that often cause more harm than good....
Saving With Limited Funds
According to the 10th annual Ariel-Schwab Black Investor Survey, African Americans continue to save far less money than white people and are no more likely...
Information Technology At Its Best
Building a thriving business in the fast-paced, highly competitive information technology market is more demanding than ever. Many entrepreneurs struggle to find answers to help...
Labor Of Love
Long gone are the days when expectant mothers grew frustrated with the lack of flattering clothes. With today’s maternity fashions, pregnant women can dress as...
Queen Of Hip-Hop Literature
A new genre of fiction novels called hip-hop literature has exploded onto best-seller lists and become an unexpected cash cow for writers and publishing houses...
Preferred Vendors
Ralph Weaver turned his passion for collecting decorative accessories into a lucrative business venture. Headquartered in Pittstown, New Jersey, East West Connection (EWC) is a...
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
After winning an Emmy for his “Follow The Dream” advertising campaign during the 2000 Olympic Games, Rudy Gaskins was inspired to make his own dream...
Sweet Aspirations
Life tastes a little sweeter for James Harris, president and cofounder of Ensemble Beverage Co., L.L.C., producer of Heritage Southern lemonades, teas, and juices. Together...
popping perfection
Popcorn has never tasted so good to Lavonne Sanders, an entrepreneur who has turned popping golden kernels of corn into a lucrative business venture. As...