Mark Norman, Managing Partner for SHMARK Restaurant Group, says that what he learned in his 10 years of franchising is that most people in our community want “exterior recognition, meaning their name on the building,” more so than franchising or having someone else’s name on the building.
If you are a freelancer, self-employed, or someone that does gigs every now and then, you are more than likely receiving income from all kinds of common apps. The tax laws are adjusting to how we can best report this money.
Millions of new businesses are formed nationwide each year and women of color are leading the charge. The Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Businesses Report found that Black women are one of the fastest-growing groups of entrepreneurs in the United States, representing 14.8% of all women-owned businesses, and Hispanic/Latina women represent 14.3% of all women-owned…
By: d-mars.com News Provider This year, Texas has continuously scored top for having the finest business climate in the United States according to corporate executives responding to significant industry surveys. As in previous months, Texas once again topped Development Counsellors International’s (DCI) list of states with the greatest business climate this month. According to DCI,…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Founded in 2019 by three Black women, Fearless Fund has championed economic empowerment and opportunity for women of color. Their flagship initiative, the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest, has provided substantial financial support to Black women entrepreneurs, with awards reaching up to $20,000. However,…
By: d-mars.com News Provider A Houston-based small business, Three Keys Coffee, has been selected as one of the recipients of a program established by American Express and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to promote Black-owned small businesses. This recognition has enabled the company to expand its customer base. Three Keys Coffee has recently opened a…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Encouraging and supporting black entrepreneurship in Houston, or any other city, is essential for fostering diversity, innovation, and economic growth. Here are some tips for black entrepreneurs in Houston: Remember that each business journey is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to entrepreneurship. Adapt these tips to your specific business…
By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint Amid the Great Resignation, the pandemic-era phenomenon of employees leaving their jobs, new research studying employees in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland are shedding light on how employers can retain their staff and keep them happy. Unleashing the Human Element at Work: Transforming Workplaces Through Recognition,” a…
By: d-mars.com News Provider BrandPoint What amenities are you providing for prospective and existing employees? 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…
What you believe is your reality. It drives you. It moves you. It anchors you. It lays at the foundation of your actions. Where are your beliefs taking you and is it a place you want to go? Often, we adopt beliefs out of tradition or habit; not because it serves us well. We do…