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Feb 12, 20213 min read

Investing Checklist: Are You Ready to Invest?

The thought of investing your money to earn potentially big returns over time can be exciting. Before you get started, it’s important to...

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4 Steps To Boosting Your Credit Before Applying For A Loan

Allison Martin

Feb 5, 20213 min read

Financial Empowerment

4 Steps To Boosting Your Credit Before Applying For A Loan

Do you plan to apply for a loan soon? Take some time to improve your credit first to increase your chances of getting approved. A higher...

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3 Things to Consider Before Taking On Debt

Maria Valdez Haubrich

Jan 19, 20213 min read

Financial Empowerment

3 Things to Consider Before Taking On Debt

Photo by Godisable Jacob from Pexels As the economy recovers from harm caused by the pandemic, you may be thinking about taking on debt...

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Aysia Morton

Jan 14, 20213 min read

Financial Empowerment

5 Easy Ways to Manage Debt

Photo by Kelly Fournier on Unsplash Does it feel like you’re drowning in debt? It can be challenging to pay down your credit card and...

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Aysia Morton

Jan 8, 20214 min read

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3 Ways to Save Money Every Month

Photo by Joslyn Pickens from Pexels Between bills, food, and transportation, recurring expenses can add up quickly. It's easy to lose...

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4 Tips On How To Move Through Personal Finance Shame

Linda Karressy

Dec 29, 20202 min read

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4 Tips On How To Move Through Personal Finance Shame

To my shame, my brother purchased my airline ticket. I thought, "What is happening? I graduated with an accounting degree from one of the...

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What’s In A Business Credit Report? Identifying The Top 11 Items

BGV

Dec 23, 20203 min read

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What’s In A Business Credit Report? Identifying The Top 11 Items

What information is included in a business credit report? Just like people, businesses have credit reports. If you own a business, your...

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4 Easy To Understand Ways To Establish Your Business Credit Report

BGV

Dec 18, 20202 min read

Financial Empowerment

4 Easy To Understand Ways To Establish Your Business Credit Report

How do you establish a business credit report? A business credit report is an essential tool that can help you secure financing for your...

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Business Credit Reports: A Summarized Guide For Small Business Owners

BGV

Dec 16, 20202 min read

Financial Empowerment

Business Credit Reports: A Summarized Guide For Small Business Owners

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels What is a business credit report? A business credit report, similar to a personal credit report,...

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The Number 1 Reason Why Business Credit Scores Matter

BGV

Dec 9, 20202 min read

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The Number 1 Reason Why Business Credit Scores Matter

Photo by Dylan Gillis on Unsplash What Is A Business Credit Score? Public record recency, frequency, and dollar amounts on the...

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Staying Alive: 5 Ways To Managing Cash Flow

Linda Diakite Karressy

Dec 4, 20203 min read

Financial Empowerment

Staying Alive: 5 Ways To Managing Cash Flow

Photo by Kasaundra Bryant on Unsplash Do you know your numbers? Or do you say, "My accountant handles my books?" As a founder or CEO, you...

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Tips and Tricks To Protecting Your Business and Personal Credit

BGV

Dec 3, 20202 min read

Financial Empowerment

Tips and Tricks To Protecting Your Business and Personal Credit

Photo by Ryan Born on Unsplash How can I protect both my business and personal credit? The most important tip for protecting both your...

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The Dangers of Mixing Personal Credit in Businesses

BGV

Nov 24, 20202 min read

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The Dangers of Mixing Personal Credit in Businesses

Why is it important to separate your business credit from your personal credit? While your business and personal credit reports are...

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The Staggering Divide Between Black Women + Financial Literacy

Frantzces Lys

Nov 13, 20202 min read

Financial Empowerment

The Staggering Divide Between Black Women + Financial Literacy

Photo by Kelly Fournier on Unsplash How much is financial wellness tied to financial literacy? Well, first, what is the true definition...

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BGV x Experian North America Team Up to Support Black & Brown Women Founders’ Financial Education

BGV

Nov 12, 20203 min read

Financial Empowerment

BGV x Experian North America Team Up to Support Black & Brown Women Founders’ Financial Education

Photo by Leon Ell' on Unsplash Experian North America to provide visibility, entrepreneurial education, and funding to the BGV community...

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Staying Afloat Financially: 7 Steps To Creating A Business Budget

Linda Diakite Karressy

Nov 2, 20203 min read

Financial Empowerment

Staying Afloat Financially: 7 Steps To Creating A Business Budget

Photo by Micheile Henderson on Unsplash Former NFL player Peyton Manning led the Indianapolis Colts to the 2017 Superbowl. Some experts...

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3 Takeaways From 3-Statement Financial Forecasting With Kong Basile Consulting

Omi Bell

Aug 31, 20203 min read

Financial Empowerment

3 Takeaways From 3-Statement Financial Forecasting With Kong Basile Consulting

On Tuesday, August 25, Black Girl Ventures hosted a virtual educational event in partnership with Kong Basile Consulting (KBC). The Bay...

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Bumble Fund x Black Girl Ventures: How Black Women Entrepreneurs Can Apply For Funding

Frantzces Lys

Aug 14, 20202 min read

Business

Bumble Fund x Black Girl Ventures: How Black Women Entrepreneurs Can Apply For Funding

Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S. The number of businesses owned by Black women grew by 50% between...

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