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Samonee K.
Aug 12, 20225 min read
When Opportunity Knocks You Down: How to Move Through a Business Challenge Effectively
The world of business is full of challenges. Many companies that have reached the top have done so by knowing how to overcome adversity....
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Frantzces Lys
Aug 2, 202210 min read
Auzerais Founder of Blondery: Redefining The Fine Dining Industry
The issue of diversity in the restaurant industry isn't scrutinized enough. Black and Brown people indeed hold a disproportionate number...
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Evah Kungu
Aug 1, 20223 min read
6 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Are More Vulnerable To Mental Health Issues
Did you know that entrepreneurs are more prone to mental health issues? According to a study by Michael Freeman, a psychologist and...
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Frantzces Lys
Jul 29, 20224 min read
40 Quotes From Incredible Black Women That Will Inspire You To Keep Going
Many of us start our businesses out of passion and drive, but somewhere down the line, we get off track, lose our way and forget the very...
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Frantzces Lys
Jul 28, 20222 min read
The BGV Pitch Tour: Black And Brown Women Pitch Their Way To $30,000
We believe there is a need for more capital invested in Black and Brown women entrepreneurs. They are shattering glass ceilings and...
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Frantzces Lys
Jul 21, 20225 min read
9 Relationship Skills Every Entrepreneur Must Have
When you begin to build a business, you'll find that your relationships with others are crucial to your success. Healthy...
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Frantzces Lys
Jul 19, 202210 min read
Assunta Founder of B. Renewed: Stylists Helping Women Combat Hair Loss
Hair has always been the center of expression in many women's lives. Before their wedding day, brides spend hundreds, maybe thousands, on...
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Sam Dela Paz
Jul 15, 20223 min read
3 Easy To Implement Tips To Increase User Engagement On Your Website
Regarding website traffic, there are many ways to skin a cat. You could focus on generating more website visitors through SEO, social...
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Frantzces Lys
Jul 12, 20225 min read
7 Steps To Evaluating Product-Market Fit For Your Startup
The concept of product-market fit is thrown around by judges in pitch competitions, entrepreneurs, and the media. Product-market fit is a...
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Akanshha Agrawal
Jul 9, 20224 min read
7 Tips For Minority Entrepreneurs On How To Protect Their Mental Health
Starting and running your own business is hard enough, but additional stressors can negatively impact your mental health when you're part...
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Frantzces Lys
Jul 7, 202210 min read
Tameka Founder of Limitless: A Tech Delivery App That's Transforming Louisville's Food Deserts
In the United States, a food desert is defined as an area within a certain distance (usually greater than 1 mile) from a large grocery...
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Evah Kungu
Jul 6, 20224 min read
7 Signs Your Business Needs Funding (With Action Steps)
Most businesses need additional funding at some point within their lifecycle. Whether it's a bank loan, angel investors, grants, family...
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Evah Kungu
Jul 5, 20224 min read
4 Black Women Who Changed The Business Game During The Pandemic
The pandemic hit every single business hard. By the end of 2020, up to 60% of businesses in the U.S. had permanently closed. Black-owned...
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Evah Kungu
Jun 24, 20224 min read
7 Businesses To Check Out During Pride Month
The phrase vote with your wallet is crucial in supporting marginalized communities. During pride month, every other business tries to...
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Frantzces Lys
Jun 23, 20228 min read
Danella Founder of Cleaven: All Your Favorite Clearance Brands In One Place
Shopping for designer clearance items is almost like an art form. You have to scour the racks and study fabrications, tags, and price...
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Akanshha Agrawal
Jun 21, 20224 min read
Rainbow Washing: How to Spot It & 3 Ways You Can Avoid It
There is a form of corporate trickery used by businesses worldwide called rainbow washing. Rainbow washing is a term used to describe the...
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Evah Kungu
Jun 20, 20224 min read
5 Crucial Ways To Promote LGBTQIA Inclusivity In The Workplace
Organizations that embrace inclusivity and diversity report higher revenues, profits, and employee satisfaction rates; therefore, it's...
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Frantzces Lys
Jun 16, 20225 min read
Death, Grief, & Business: 7 Useful Ways To Manage Loss As An Entrepreneur
When we find ourselves amid a loss, it's easy to become paralyzed by a sense of despondency, uncertainty, and helplessness. We may want...
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Frantzces Lys
Jun 13, 20223 min read
BGV x NBA Pitch Competition Finalists: Meet the NextGen Students With Big Ideas
For eight weeks, 25 NextGen students from around the country have been preparing to pitch for an opportunity of a lifetime. These...
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Akanshha Agrawal
May 31, 20223 min read
6 Ways To Create A Mentally Healthy Workplace
Your employees are the backbone of your business, and it's vital to do what you can to support their mental health. There is a tendency...
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