Forbes Releases its Inaugural 40 Wealthiest Africans List
No dictators and a third of the wealthiest Africans are from South Africa. Quite a few black faces in the mix too including a $10B Nigerian–that’s billion with a B.…
First There Was Rush, Now There’s Reach: Tom Joyner Prepaid Credit Card | The Root
Our friends at The Root have reported that Tom Joyner has decided to market his own pre-paid credit card for consumers who may not qualify for traditional credit cards. Many…
Five Fresh Ideas for Financing 2011
New avenues for funding are precious for entrepreneurs in every vein. If your hustle can use an infusion of cash or ideas on how to tap into fresh investors, read…
Five Financial Resolutions for 2011
New Year’s resolutions may seem contrived, but a fresh calendar makes for a great time to accelerate your hustle to new heights. Check out these five resolutions, recommended by Entrepreneur.com…
The Black Enterprise Elevator Speech: Talk Your Way Into $10,000
This article isn’t a debate about whether you should use other’s money to build your business–there are pros and cons related to how much you want to focus on improving…
A Fresh Way to Budget Your Fixed and Flexible Expenses at the Same Time
If constantly checking your account for due dates is draining your energy for managing finances, check out this idea on budgeting from Sierra Black at the Get Rich Slowly Blog.…
eGuide from SCORE and Experian Focuses on Boosting Business Credit
SCORE and Experian are joining forces to offer “how to” resources to assist entrepreneurs with their business credit profile and help improve their credit score. The new eGuide, “Growing and…
PayPal, Credit Cards, and Debit Cards: Best Practices for Online Payments by NYT
The New York Times posted an article about making payments online, and contrasting the merits of credit cards, debit cards, and online services such as PayPal. None of these options…
ExpertFlyer.com Announces Market Affiliate Program
ExpertFlyer.com, has announced a new Market Affiliate Program for businesses, entrepreneurs, websites, and media outlets interested in generating additional income through revenue sharing. The site offers select flight and travel…
Do African American Entrepreneurs Face Added Challenges in Business?
The Chicago Tribune recently posted a story on challenges specific to African American entrepreneurs in the Chicago area. Business ownership continues to be of increasing interest, but the Tribune article…