Entrepreneurship Miller Lite and FUBU Founder Daymond John to Reward Entrepreneurs Up to $200,000Carolyn M. BrownFebruary 22, 2016October 4, 2017 by Carolyn M. BrownFebruary 22, 2016October 4, 20171574 Returning for a 4th year is the Miller Lite Tap the Future pitch competition. The business plan competition is aimed at minority entrepreneurs.... Read more
Entrepreneurship When Business Planning, Don’t Fake The FinancialsAlfred Edmond, Jr.May 26, 2015November 25, 2017 by Alfred Edmond, Jr.May 26, 2015November 25, 20172408 As a judge of business plan competitions, I am amazed the aspiring moguls, many with excellent ideas, who want to fudge the financials.... Read more
Entrepreneurship 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make With Their FinancialsAlfred Edmond, Jr.July 1, 2013November 25, 2017 by Alfred Edmond, Jr.July 1, 2013November 25, 2017742 If who don't know your numbers, you don't know your business—period.... Read more
Entrepreneurship Urban Entrepreneurs Win $125,000 In Business GrantsAlfred Edmond, Jr.March 16, 2012October 10, 2017 by Alfred Edmond, Jr.March 16, 2012October 10, 2017845 Four small business owners earned $125,000 in business grants by winning the latest MillerCoors Urban Enterprise Series (MUES) business plan competition. The businesses were honored... Read more
Entrepreneurship UBR Spotlight: Top Auto Design Executive Ralph V. GillesAlfred Edmond, Jr.August 31, 2011October 11, 2017 by Alfred Edmond, Jr.August 31, 2011October 11, 2017512 This week on The Urban Business Roundtable: visionary auto designer and executive Ralph V. Gilles, CEO of the SRT Brand and Senior VP of Design... Read more
Entrepreneurship Small Biz Tool Kit: 12 Questions to Ask Before the Business PlanElayne FlukerJune 30, 2011October 11, 2017 by Elayne FlukerJune 30, 2011October 11, 2017460 Make sure your plan passes the test and answers these important questions.... Read more
Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurs: Time to Venture AbroadAlan HughesJune 13, 2011October 11, 2017 by Alan HughesJune 13, 2011October 11, 2017459 It’s no secret that as a nation, the U.S. buys more than it sells. Earlier this month, the Census Bureau reported that the international trade... Read more
Entrepreneurship Small Biz Took Kit: 10 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Make MoneyElayne FlukerJune 9, 2011October 11, 2017 by Elayne FlukerJune 9, 2011October 11, 2017293 Let’s face it, you’re in business because you want to make money and you want to do it your way. But whether you’re just starting... Read more
Entrepreneurship 5 Ways America Can Help Small Businesses GrowAlan HughesApril 19, 2011October 11, 2017 by Alan HughesApril 19, 2011October 11, 2017365 Serial entrepreneur and small biz advocate says regulation and taxes are hindering innovation... Read more
Entrepreneurship 5 Steps for Strategic Small Business GrowthTennille M. RobinsonMarch 30, 2011October 11, 2017 by Tennille M. RobinsonMarch 30, 2011October 11, 2017315 How to get your company to the next level... Read more