HOUSTON (November 13, 2019) – Three aspiring entrepreneurs earned a vote of confidence and $10,000 in start-up capital on Saturday as the winners of the 2019 Liftoff Houston! Start-up Business Plan Competition. After roughly six months of workshops and mentoring, nine finalists competed in the Shark Tank style Pitch Day to win $10,000 towards starting their own businesses…
A spending plan is a well-thought-out strategy that turns a budget into a manageable part of everyday life. If you already have a plan, what’s next? Most people understand the importance of sticking to a plan, but as your life changes and you work toward new goals, your spending habits will likely shift as well….
Hurricane Harvey: Reaction, Recovery, Resiliency Under Mayor Turner’s direction the city’s recovery work included: Opening and operations the George R. Brown Convention Center as an impromptu shelter that held as many as 12,000 people benefiting from services by thousands of volunteers and the American Red Cross. Creating and operating Neighborhood Recovery Centers, which became one-stop…
A recent report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that U.S. employment is projected to grow by 8.4 million jobs from 2018 to 2028. At the same time, employers are battling an ultra-competitive job market, in which candidates are being wooed by increased pay and enhanced medical benefits. Today’s smartest employers are…
If you’re dreaming about starting a business, or if you’re already a business owner looking to grow your business, chances are that you’ll need a loan at some point to help your vision become reality. And if you’re a veteran or active-duty servicemember, you already possess the skills and vital experience needed to make your…
HOUSTON (August 27, 2019) –Texas Southern University’s community radio station KTSU 90.9 FM is proud to announce “The Yolanda Adams Morning Show” has a new home! Beginning Monday, September 16, Grammy Award-winning artist Yolanda Adams and co-host comedian Marcus D. Wiley, both TSU alumni, will be on the airwaves from 5-9 a.m. CST Monday-Friday. The…
Chelsea “C.J.” Jenkins is a certified personal trainer and holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Education from the University of Houston. This vision has been a long time in the works. However, if Jenkins had been asked last year at this time if she believed she would be the CEO/Founder/Owner…
Dr. George C. Fraser has made it his life’s mission to lead and influence the black business community. He has been deemed a “networking guru” for his great work in teaching the power of networking and using influential relationships to build a career. Keith “MR. D-MARS” Davis, Sr. experienced the teaching and mentoring of Dr….
It has been said thousands if not millions of times in the U.S., across North America and throughout the world that running a small business is challenging and is not for the faint hearted. From dotcoms that start out with lots of venture capital money to donut shops like Billy’s Donuts in Missouri City, Texas…
For years people have known him as MR. D-MARS, but now, in his 20th year of business, MR. D-MARS is here to reintroduce himself and show the community who Keith J. Davis, Sr. is. Influenced by Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich,” Davis always said if he made it 20 years in business, he would…
Leonard is the founder and owner of ProABC, a nationwide provider of dental and medical practice solutions. He attended college at the University of South Alabama in Mobile where he received his degree in financial accounting. While in school, he completed an internship with JCPenney during which he competed in a company contest and placed…
The Cox Pradia Law Firm sets itself apart from other law firms in several ways, but its most prominent difference is the value it places in giving back to the community. The Cox Pradia Law Firm was started in 2010 by Jonathan Cox and Troy Pradia. Cox is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University,…
By Charlene Crowell, NNPA Newswire Contributor For many consumers, the New Year brings an annual effort to file taxes early enough to help pay off big bills, replace major appliances or tuck away a few bucks for the proverbial ‘rainy day’. With a continuing federal shutdown, this year there are also an estimated 800,000 federal…
Many Americans will start the New Year with specific goals or resolutions in mind. While resolutions are often broken where your finances are concerned, they don’t have to be. Use these tips to tackle 2019 with greater financial confidence. • Set a specific goal. Setting goals for the year may actually boost your confidence about…
So, you’ve been running your business from your home for some time now, and with the busy holiday season upon us, you find yourself overwhelmed, stressed and your office is a mess. When running a business, there are so many things you need to think about to maximize efficiency, from having a clean setup to…
A few weeks ago, I attended a couple of networking events – one was the City of Houston’s Meet the Buyers and the other was a Contractors Association’s holiday party. During the City’s event, a business participant says to me, “Helen, I see you everywhere. You really get around. Can you introduce me to the…
Following military service, many veterans feel overwhelmed by the transition to civilian life and the decision about what’s next. While veterans may feel that it’s challenging to identify civilian jobs that match their skills, there are job opportunities across the country and in their own backyard – they just need help finding them. One industry…
Americans will have lots to celebrate this holiday season, with unemployment rates at an all-time low and consumer confidence on the rise. According to The Annual Retail Sales Forecast for the Holiday Season from Deloitte, retailers have their sights on sales of more than $1.1 trillion. We all get caught up in the spirit of…
By Harry C. Alford & Kay DeBow The National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has launched a prototype project that, if successful, will transform minority, low-income and rural communities from forgotten places into entrepreneurial hubs of economic innovation. Our goal is to create communities with access to 5G technology, integrated into low-income housing, job training…
Protection against cyber attacks is crucial for any small business. A surprising report says that the average small business website is attacked by bots 44 times a day; however, many small businesses can’t picture themselves as a target. It’s easy to think that only large companies are subject to cyber threats, and therefore, overlook developing…