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Here’s Why Black Investors Should Consider Investing in Commercial Real Estate

Philip MichaelDecember 22, 2018December 21, 2018

by Philip MichaelDecember 22, 2018December 21, 20188241

Investing in commercial real estate is actually easier than you think—and the perks are great to boot. Sound income potential, solid stability, and downside protection against market...

Entrepreneurship

The Best New Way for African Americans to Invest In or Start a Business: Equity Crowdfunding

Brandon AndrewsFebruary 8, 2018February 8, 2018

by Brandon AndrewsFebruary 8, 2018February 8, 201814144

What is equity crowdfunding and can it build black wealth?...

Entrepreneurship

Obama’s Legacy of Supporting Small Businesses

Carolyn M. BrownDecember 5, 2016December 14, 2018

by Carolyn M. BrownDecember 5, 2016December 14, 20183885

According to a Fact Sheet released by the White House in honor of National Entrepreneurship Month, startup activity is growing more inclusive of historically underrepresented...

Entrepreneurship

IndieGogo Just Did Something Big for Equity Investors

Carolyn M. BrownNovember 18, 2016September 30, 2017

by Carolyn M. BrownNovember 18, 2016September 30, 2017589

The fundraising website IndieGoGo is partnering with MicroVentures, an online venture capital platform, to open up opportunities for anyone interested in owning a piece of...

Entrepreneurship

Auto Startup Unveils $16 Million Successful Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

Carolyn M. BrownJuly 13, 2015October 4, 2017

by Carolyn M. BrownJuly 13, 2015October 4, 2017667

Equity crowdfunding made possible after SEC approval of long-awaited alternatives for capital raising in the JOBS ACT....

Entrepreneurship

New Resource To Help Women Entrepreneurs Use Equity Crowdfunding

Carolyn M. BrownJanuary 27, 2015October 4, 2017

by Carolyn M. BrownJanuary 27, 2015October 4, 2017546

New platform to show women business owners how to raise capital through equity crowdfunding....

Entrepreneurship

SEC Changes Expected to Ease Funding Challenges for Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs

C. Daniel BakerOctober 23, 2013November 25, 2017

by C. Daniel BakerOctober 23, 2013November 25, 2017301

The SEC lifted the ban on general solicitation changing an 80-year-old securities law to help small businesses raise capitial via crowdfunding...

Entrepreneurship

Startups Still Rely Heavily on Family for Funding

Carolyn M. BrownAugust 20, 2013October 5, 2017

by Carolyn M. BrownAugust 20, 2013October 5, 2017343

Did a family member fund your business?...

Technology

SoMoLend Crowdfunding Site Faces Fraud Charges

Carolyn M. BrownAugust 14, 2013August 14, 2013

by Carolyn M. BrownAugust 14, 2013August 14, 20131320

Klein said that SoMoLend is in discussions with the state, and stressed that that state will not issue a final order until after a hearing...

Entrepreneurship

Crowdfunding is Becoming the New Match.com

Carolyn M. BrownJuly 22, 2013November 18, 2017

by Carolyn M. BrownJuly 22, 2013November 18, 2017469

This is really phase one of equity-based crowdfunding, which has been split into two parts....

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