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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...
Allison Martin
Feb 12, 20213 min read
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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...
Allison Martin
Feb 5, 20213 min read
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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...
Maria Valdez Haubrich
Jan 19, 20213 min read
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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...
Aysia Morton
Jan 14, 20213 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...
Aysia Morton
Jan 8, 20214 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...
Linda Karressy
Dec 29, 20202 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...
BGV
Dec 23, 20203 min read
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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...
BGV
Dec 18, 20202 min read
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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,...
BGV
Dec 16, 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...
BGV
Dec 9, 20202 min read
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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...
Linda Diakite Karressy
Dec 4, 20203 min read
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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...
BGV
Dec 3, 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...
BGV
Nov 24, 20202 min read
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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...
Frantzces Lys
Nov 13, 20202 min read
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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...
BGV
Nov 12, 20203 min read
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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...
Linda Diakite Karressy
Nov 2, 20203 min read
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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...
Omi Bell
Aug 31, 20203 min read
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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...
Frantzces Lys
Aug 14, 20202 min read
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