News – Page 2902 – Black Enterprise

Billion-dollar Business Owner Janice Bryant Howroyd Shares Tips On Nurturing Small Businesses

Roz A GeeJune 4, 2018June 4, 2018

by Roz A GeeJune 4, 2018June 4, 201806632

Janice Bryant Howroyd, first African American woman to build a billion-dollar business, shares how her family values have contributed to the way she nurtured and

Lifestyle

New Museum Exhibit Explores Oprah Winfrey’s Life, Work, and Influence

Adedamola AgboolaJune 4, 2018June 4, 2018

by Adedamola AgboolaJune 4, 2018June 4, 201802695

No single media personality has had a significant impact on American culture in recent history than Oprah Winfrey. So much so that the National Museum

Entrepreneurship

High-Tech Home Improvements Service Shoots for Shot on ‘Shark Tank’

Brandon AndrewsJune 4, 2018June 29, 2018

by Brandon AndrewsJune 4, 2018June 29, 201801584

This black-owned startup offers a tech-based service to make home improvements easier and more affordable. The startup owner talks about his business and why he

Technology

Spotify Decides to No Longer Play Judge or Jury and Retracts ‘Hate Conduct’ Policy

Sequoia BlodgettJune 4, 2018June 4, 2018

by Sequoia BlodgettJune 4, 2018June 4, 20180569

Spotify decided that it wasn't their place to play judge or jury and that it was best to focus on their mission of connecting artists

Technology

This Subscription Service Takes the Hassle and the Headache Out of Moving Your Furniture

Sequoia BlodgettJune 4, 2018June 4, 2018

by Sequoia BlodgettJune 4, 2018June 4, 20180941

Have you ever attempted to move from one location to the next only to find incredibly inconvenient resources when it comes to transporting furniture? That

Entrepreneurship

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Shares His ‘Secret’ to Success at AT&T Shape Conference

Sequoia BlodgettJune 4, 2018June 4, 2018

by Sequoia BlodgettJune 4, 2018June 4, 20180954

During the AT&T Shape conference this past Sunday, Combs listed off his projects, which include every lifestyle touchpoint imaginable, ranging from clothing to the drinks

Entrepreneurship Leadership Women

Why Now Is The Best Time in History For Black Women Entrepreneurs

Charlene RhinehartJune 3, 2018June 1, 2018

by Charlene RhinehartJune 3, 2018June 1, 201805178

More women, particularly black women entrepreneurs, are taking the path to ownership, fully investing in themselves and future generations. If you've ever thought about being an

Career

Ready for the C-Suite? 6 Mistakes That Can Damage Your Executive Presence

Kandia JohnsonJune 3, 2018June 1, 2018

by Kandia JohnsonJune 3, 2018June 1, 20180973

If you have your eyes on an executive position or the “C-suite,” take note: Competency is not enough to claim the corner office. Climbing the

Leadership Men

BE Modern Man: Meet the Community Coordinator Adam Dickson

Daron PressleyJune 3, 2018June 1, 2018

by Daron PressleyJune 3, 2018June 1, 20180677

Meet Adam Dickson, part of the 2018 BE Modern Man cohort. He is a community development coordinator and helped form a nonprofit organization that addresses

Entrepreneurship

Winning Government Contracts 101

Lydia BlancoJune 3, 2018June 4, 2018

by Lydia BlancoJune 3, 2018June 4, 2018014813

Every year the government issues $500 billion dollars in federal contracts. And of that, 23 billion dollars is allocated for small and disadvantaged businesses. Yet,