We know it’s been a rough couple of years, but it’s 2022! If you have made it to this year, you are blessed and have much to be thankful for, despite challenges…
By d-mars.com News Provider The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted small businesses across the country in numerous ways. From new health guidelines and supply chain woes to hurdles with hiring and retaining employees, weathering the dramatically altered business landscape continues to be challenging for small businesses. This has been especially difficult for small businesses of 100…
By d-mars.com News Provider Given how much has changed about the way people do business over the last few years, experts say it may be time for entrepreneurs to rethink how they store and protect company data, and collaborate with their teams. According to Brian Mallari, a marketing director in Western Digital’s hard drive business…
One of Houston’s top spots for fine Southern cuisine, The Greasy Spoon Soul Food Bistro, has made it on the big screen! The Greasy Spoon recently hosted a private watch party for their appearance on Food Paradise, which aired on the Cooking Channel. Restaurant owner and entrepreneur, Max Bozeman II received the great honor to…
By d-mars.com News Provider The business landscape changed significantly in 2020, and new research suggests that cyber criminals took note. The latest threat intelligence from SonicWall Capture Labs, which reflects year-to-date findings through September 2020, shows that while overall malware volume declined for the third consecutive quarter, cybercriminals are increasingly using different means of attack….
HR tech leader to support rehiring for Black-owned businesses, alongside investment in employee D&I training and community partnership By d-mars.com News Provider Recently, Global HR technology leader CareerBuilder unveiled an initiative to support Black-owned small businesses, which have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. According to a report from the National Bureau of Economic Research, 41%…
Booker T. Washington’s Legacy Evolves into the Knowledge-based and Digital Economy By d-mars.com News Provider Booker T. Washington’s historic Black trade organization, the National Business League (NBL), turned 120 years old, and celebrations will begin over the next year. Recently, the NBL’s 120,000 members across 367 chapters worldwide celebrated the organization’s steadfast commitment to the…
By d-mars.com News Provider Nearly every business has been disrupted by COVID-19 in some way, which makes this year’s holiday shopping season more important than ever for many small businesses. Small business owners have demonstrated incredible resilience and creativity this year, and there are ways they can prepare for a holiday shopping season unlike any…
By d-mars.com News Provider The job hunt after college is exhilarating and emotional while at the same time stressful and exhausting. Adding a global pandemic into the mix threatens to upend the process for the nearly 4 million 2020 graduates. For recent graduates, the disruption to the hiring and internship experience has brought unexpected challenges…
By d-mars.com News Provider The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) held its 26th Annual Pinnacle Awards, Saturday, October 24, 2020, where several of Houston’s best and most promising Black-owned businesses received high honors. The GHBC Pinnacle Awards recognizes leading African-American entrepreneurs for their success in business and their positive impact on the communities and industries…
By d-mars.com News Provider The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how business gets done. And when it comes to midsized and small businesses, the importance of investing in new technology, facilitating remote work and maintaining a tech-savvy workforce has never been so clear, according to a new survey. Conducted by The Harris Poll for CIT…
By d-mars.com News Provider With so much of the workforce now officing from home, many companies’ IT departments are working overtime to adopt the strategies and toolkits that will empower their employees to work productively and safely while remote. The more proactive companies can be about these strategies the better, since a good portion of…
By d-mars.com News Provider If you’re a small-business owner – whether your business consists of just you and your spouse or a handful of employees – and you’re emerging from the pandemic into your new normal, it may be time for you to think about setting up retirement accounts, not just for your employees, but…
By d-mars.com News Provider Every election is imperative for voter participation. But especially during this time where our country is facing challenges of injustices, rising racial divide, and the unforeseen and unprecedented economic and health effects of COVID-19, no American can afford to be indifferent in exercising their right to vote this November. In addition…
From its humble beginnings as a small po boy shop in Houston, Frenchy’s Chicken has now become a fried chicken empire, serving their secret family recipe that has been a hit since day one…
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) announced today that he and the NNPA have agreed to assist the efforts of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, majority owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, and MBE Capital Partners (MBECP), the largest certified minority-owned asset-based lender, in funding…
Comerica Bank has teamed up with Young Entrepreneurz Solutions Organization (YES) to equip youth from low to moderate income (LMI) communities with financial education skills needed to pursue a career in entrepreneurship. The $100,000 contribution also will provide startup funding for students across Comerica’s five-state (Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan and Texas) geographical footprint. In addition, Comerica bankers will serve as judges for the YES Business…
Applications for the 8th Annual Liftoff Houston, the City of Houston’s yearly business plan competition sponsored by Capital One Bank and administered by the Houston Public Library and the Office of Business Opportunity, are now live. This competition, launched on July 8th and active through November 7th, grants participants access to tools, resources and support…
A new labor market report highlights the disruption that greater automation and increased requirements for digital skills is causing regional workers and the importance of helping workers build digital skills for occupations that can lead to economic opportunity. The report, “Navigating the Changing Nature of Work,” provides data-driven insights and approaches that can help employers,…
Saving money is a top priority for many Americans, but it becomes even more important during times of economic turmoil. Luckily, there are many simple steps you can take to eliminate wasteful spending in your daily life. Here are eight easy strategies to start saving more money now: Track your personal expenses in…