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Frantzces Lys
Mar 8, 20225 min read
6 Black Women Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark In History
Women are more visible than ever, and Women's History Month continues that momentum. This is an occasion to celebrate and reflect on how...
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Evah Kungu
Feb 14, 20224 min read
4 Proven Reasons Why Ecosystems Matter To Building Sustainable Businesses
Building a sustainable business is not a one-person job. It requires collaboration and achievement from private and public sectors in...
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Frantzces Lys
Feb 11, 20223 min read
Black History Month: 6 Ways to Support Black Women-Owned Business
Black women are doing incredible work both locally and nationally, but they often get overshadowed by the work of their White...
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Aishwarya Dabhade
Jan 18, 20224 min read
5 Bold Truths About Leadership Startup Founders Need To Know
For an entrepreneur in a startup, leading a pack of enthusiastic professionals is like concretizing the base of a tall building—without a...
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Adeola Ojierenem
Jan 6, 20224 min read
How To Create A Comprehensive Operating Budget For Your Business (That Makes You Money)
Running a business can be intense, especially as this involves a lot of operations, including purchases, sales, orders, invoicing,...
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Frantzces Lys
Jan 4, 20228 min read
10 Black & Brown Women-Led Companies To Watch In 2022
One of the most exciting parts of our work here at Black Girl Ventures is recognizing Black and Brown women entrepreneurs slaying in...
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Akanshha Agrawal
Dec 21, 20214 min read
5 Strategies To Grow Your Business Without Capital (With Multi-Million Dollar Examples)
Despite what entrepreneurs may think, every successful business was started from scratch by someone with a great idea and the desire to...
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Frantzces Lys
Nov 27, 20215 min read
7 Incredible Ways To Polish and Tighten Your Pitch
The ability to pitch one's business idea, product, or services effectively can lead to millions of dollars in funding. However, pitching...
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Frantzces Lys
Nov 9, 20213 min read
ICYMI: Biden’s Bipartisan Bill & $25 Billion For Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
The small business provisions of the Build Back Better Act—a $3.5 trillion fund that will invest $25 billion in small businesses in the...
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Linda Diakite Karressy
Oct 19, 20214 min read
Hiring A Tax Professional? 12 Questions You Should Be Asking
Taxes are inevitable. We all have to submit tax returns each year. However, having your taxes prepared can be stressful. The IRS has...
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Linda Diakite Karressy
Oct 11, 20213 min read
Tax Planning: 4 Questions To Ask To Reduce Your Tax Bill
Many businesses took advantage of tax credits, payroll tax deferrals, and government-provided loans to sustain their businesses...
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Frantzces Lys
Sep 29, 20214 min read
5 Components To Master The Art of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
What does it mean to be an emotionally intelligent entrepreneur? The answer to this question is not as simple as you might think. It's...
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Frantzces Lys
Sep 16, 20217 min read
ICYMI: NSBW Panel Unlocking The Doors To Access Capital For Black-owned Businesses Sponsored by VISA
Panelists Shelly Omilà dè Bell Founder & CEO of Black Girl Ventures. Black Girl Ventures transforms entrepreneurship by reimagining the...
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Frantzces Lys
Jul 28, 20212 min read
Applications Open: Pitch On The Biggest Stage For Black & Brown Women Founders
Black Girl Ventures (BGV) is thrilled to announce the launch of our official pitch season! The BGV Pitch Season is the first and...
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Frantzces Lys
Jul 27, 20212 min read
Black Business Month: Roadmap To Billions 2021 (Save The Date)
Did you know that Black women still represent less than 1.2% of Venture Capital funding in the tech space? One of the reasons is the...
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Frantzces Lys
Jul 19, 20214 min read
Is Your Mission Statement Too Generic? 6 Ways To Maximize Its Impact
What is it about a brand that turns us into die-hard fans? We find ourselves delaying our purchases or driving an extra 15 minutes so we...
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Frantzces Lys
Jul 12, 20214 min read
ICYMI: BGV's First Graduating Class Of Change Agents
These change agents dare to lead. They have the tenacity to take on multiple challenges and the creativity to make a difference. These...
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Frantzces Lys
Jun 22, 20215 min read
Uplifting Black Entrepreneurs: Behind Khadijah Robinson’s Acquisition by Diddy’s Shop Circulate
Black Girl Ventures is thrilled to announce that BGV alumni Khadijah Robinson, Founder of the premier online marketplace for Black-owned...
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Frantzces Lys
Jun 18, 20212 min read
Juneteenth Celebration: Why Black Businesses (Still) Need Financial Support
Juneteenth is a celebration that takes place on June 19th, signifying the Black liberation movement. On June 19th, 1865, approximately...
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Frantzces Lys
Jun 17, 202115 min read
Here's A Comprehensive List Of The Best (FREE) Entrepreneur Courses Out There
Starting an entrepreneurship journey is exciting as well as daunting. You have big ideas, and you know in your heart that you want to...
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