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No, No, No! 9 Ways to Turn That Into a ‘Yes’ for Business Success
At the core of virtually all business transactions is the art of negotiating. Often, revenues are directly tied to the effectiveness of those negotiating on behalf of a company – be it to land a...
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Success Today: My Message to Millennials
I once was where you are now. Since I first started Black Enterprise, I've been committed to passing on what I've learned since then to you. I am blessed to celebrate my 80th birthday on Jan. 9, 2015....
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More than 1,000 of the nation’s top African American entrepreneurs and executives convened in Atlanta at the 20th annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit, hosted by Nationwide Insurance. Several...
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4 Secrets to Success From Mathew Knowles
Knowles (right) breaks down the lessons he learned on the path to success. (Image: Baltimore African American Festival) It is tempting to see Mathew Knowles as the creator and manager of Destiny’s...
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6 Tips for Startup Success From MIT Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs
Reports show that at least eight out of 10 businesses fail within a year after opening, and roughly 96% will close in 10 years. This summer, MIT held its regular Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, where...
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How to Position Your Business for Success
How well your business is positioned determines how successful it will be every year. So, what is positioning? There are three basic steps to take in making sure your business is in the right position...
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Who Is on Your Dream Team? Meet 6 Key Players That Can Make Your Business a...
(Image: iStock/asiseeit) The NFL Draft is the topic of the day. I don’t follow it, but I do see news clips and social media posts running down my timeline. People are discussing the skills of each...
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Atlanta-Based PR Firm Knows ‘PRecise-ly’ Where it’s Going
I’ve been involved with media in some capacity for 42 years. Radio, television, print, and web are all part of my career portfolio. One thing has been very clear: There is a dearth of African American...
View ArticleMentor or Business Coach? Here’s How to Determine What You Really Need
One of the most frequent questions business owners ask me is: “Can you be my mentor?” I’m not a mentor, nor am I a business coach, so my answer is always “no.” Recently, I decided instead to ask...
View ArticleGrab Your Pen and Pad—Here’s How the First Black CEO of P.F. Chang’s Starts...
Entrepreneurs often talk about the importance of creating habits or routines for success. For Damola Adamolekun, the first Black CEO of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, an Asian casual-dining restaurant...
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