While searching for funding to get his company ATAC off the ground, James O. Johnson Jr. experienced several setbacks that affect most minorities who are looking to start a business. Once Johnson was able to finally get his business operating like a well-oiled machine, he decided to create a social network where minority business owners could meet advisers and venture capitalists. Johnson recently discussed the social network called Fase2Fase. –a.r.
How will Fase2Fase help minority business owners?
With the economy being the way it is, a lot of people can’t get loans to start businesses. Fase2Fase will actually bring businesspeople together who can help each other. We will also provide counselors so that you can get your business off the ground and give a step-by-step method to develop that business.
What will make this social network stand out?
My marketing team and I have done research to find out there isn’t a Website that is comparable. In the next three years, I expect Fase2Fase to be a billion-dollar industry. I hope to see minority businesses grow, and that will allow neighborhoods and people to grow as well.
What advice would you give to inspiring business owners?
I would tell them to never give up. That’s why I created Fase2Fase. I want to help people achieve their dreams.
