By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint There are 33.2 million small businesses in America, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which combined account for an incredible 99.9% of all U.S. businesses. These businesses are the lifeblood of the American economy and there’s no better time to recognize their importance than right now. Small businesses are…
By: d-mars.com News Provider PR Newswire Joe Cecala, Founder and CEO of Dream Exchange was invited to speak at the National Black Business Conference which took place in Atlanta, Georgia on August 24-26. With a resounding commitment to empowering a new generation of entrepreneurs, a historic agreement that marked the beginning of an unprecedented partnership between Dream Exchange and…
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Running a small business is one of the most challenging journeys you can embark on, according to those in the know. “Being a small business owner within an ever-changing landscape can feel intimidating without support,” says Michelle Van Slyke, senior vice president of sales and marketing at The UPS Store,…
By: d-mars.com News Provider As a business owner, you know that maintaining a healthy financial status is crucial to the success of your company. But how can you ensure that your business is on the right track? The answer lies in detailed financial management. By keeping a close eye on your revenue, expenses, and cash…
What Are You Doing in Your Community for Empowerment? The Houston Area Urban League, a registered 501(c)3, has been serving the Houston community since 1968. The organization’s mission is to enable Black people and other disadvantaged communities to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. Through their advocacy and efforts, the organization helps address…
By: d-mars.com News Provider The tech industry in Houston, Texas, is a growing and dynamic sector that contributes significantly to the city’s economy and innovation. The city is home to a diverse range of tech companies spanning various industries. Major companies such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Schlumberger, BMC Software, and Alert Logic have a…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint Technology advancements are the drivers of our global community. They have and continue to pave the way to the future. With recent discussions on the pace of technological developments and debates over the benefits and drawbacks of rapid growth, it is now as important as ever to be thoughtful about…
Even as minority business owners face new economic challenges, including supply chain disruptions and inflation, results from PNC’s recent Economic Outlook survey show an impressive resiliency and positive mindset among these business leaders, according to Marshalyn Odneal, national sales executive for Minority Business at PNC Bank. According to PNC’s survey, more than two-thirds (68%) of…
May might have been National Small Business Month. However, that doesn’t mean suggestions for progress have to be pigeonholed. The idea is to celebrate the accomplishments of small business owners, take a closer look at the challenges they face, and connect them with valuable resources. “Being a small business owner within an ever-changing landscape can…
What you may not know is that a lot of Black business owners frequently face exorbitant interest rates and difficulty obtaining bank loans, even with excellent personal credit. As a result, Black entrepreneurs lack the required start-up capital, causing them to accrue higher debt-to-revenue ratios and ultimately fail to sustain their companies. In the Houston…
“That’s when I realized that I had fallen in love with not just makeup, but making people feel good about themselves. I was good at my job.” LAMIK CEO kim Roxie , 2022 Kim Roxie, founder of LAMIK Beauty, has always been passionate about revealing the inner beauty in everyone. Through founding a successful business…
If you’re asked for names of well-known entrepreneurs, a few obvious contenders might come to mind, like Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. A recent survey asked questions about who are the most successful entrepreneurs – revealing insights into what people think it takes to make it big. In the new survey, commissioned by Herbalife Nutrition,…
Vice President Kamala Harris used her time at Freedman’s Bank Forum to announce new public and private-sector efforts to advance racial equity. Harris said the administration recognizes the continued difficulty that Black-owned businesses have in finding funding. She acknowledged that they routinely are the first to suffer during an economic downturn. Among a slate of…
In school, students are learning new skills that will help them achieve their dreams. For a growing number of them, these dreams include owning their own business. Small businesses are an important part of the American economy and have accounted for two out of every three jobs added in the past 25 years, according to…
Recently, Denny’s announced its commitment to the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program created by the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA). Denny’s and MFHA have enjoyed a successful 25-year alliance and, as a new Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership partner, Denny’s will help MFHA reach its goal of creating 100 Black-owned franchises by 2023….
We all have attended parties, but have you had the Sam Ford aka “Sam Mac” and Mike Taylor aka “Mike T.” experience? Known for sophistication and first-class events, this duo has not only set the standard for first-rate events but raised the bar. What they contribute to this industry is more than bringing people together…
Black Business Month is celebrated in August — it’s a time to acknowledge and appreciate Black-owned businesses across the nation and all that they represent in the country’s continual striving for diversity and equality. Denise Moore, CEO of the Black Business Alliance in Peoria, Illinois, has this to say about the importance of Black Business…
The last few years have been rocky times for the 32.5 million U.S. small businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). They have faced big challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, and rising inflation. These firms, which account for 43.5% of gross domestic product, are also facing a lending crunch. The…
New research is offering insights into how the world can recover and rebuild from the pandemic, along with how individuals and organizations can address issues they care about in their communities. “Civic Life Today: The State of Global Civic Engagement,” which was commissioned by Points of Light and designed and executed by INFLUENCE|SG, studied attitudes…
Founders First CDC to Award Another $100,000 to Minority Businesses Throughout the State to Createand Promote Premium Wage Employment Opportunities in Underserved CommunitiesTexas, June 23, 2022 – Founders First CDC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowersexpansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced the second wave of its newJob Creators Quest Grant which will award…