The traditional approach to career success is changing. We were once told to go to school, work hard, get good grades, go off to college, get a degree, and after graduation find a good company to work for with room to
Let’s face it: we are a text-happy society that is using 140–160 characters to communicate every day, both personally and professionally. As we continue to turn toward texting instead of actually talking to people, it is important to remember that
So what are the real reasons you procrastinate? It is safe to say that a large percentage of us have put off high priority tasks until the last minute and attempt to crank it out just before the due date.
Atlanta seniors were recently the recipients of the philanthropy of one the city’s native sons, rapper Future. The multiplatinum-selling hip-hop artist has been flooding the charts wth the most commercially successful music of his career. Teaming up with the 6
Often times, you second-guess your ideas, your business, and if what you are doing matters to anyone else. The more you talk about your business, and tell your story to people, the more positive energy and feedback you will get.
We all have the ability to create change and provide value to the world. Doing something small creates the fuel to make big change happen. Through volunteering, you not only have the ability to reach people through your business or
Millennials and Gen X’ers are the exact opposite of the previous generations that came before them. They know what they want and are poised to get it. Is it the heightened media focus on celebrities, superstars, fancy cars and diamond rings?
What’s holding you back from starting your business? There is something but you can’t quite seem to put your finger on it. Or maybe you can put your finger on it and choose to ignore it. You cannot continue to
1. Networking is about listening We are all eager to get out there and talk about our business. We are even more excited to tell others about our services and our products. But have you ever met someone at a
Whether you are an entrepreneur or corporate hustler, we all have to learn the art of self-promotion. Kanye West, Beyonce, P. Diddy, Rihanna, and DJ Khaled are self-promoting themselves at any given moment. They promote themselves just as much as
You are ready to take the step into the world of business ownership. You’ve read books, researched business startup information, and are knowledgeable about your industry. Now it is all about putting your ideas and plans into action. As you begin
We are continuing our series From idea to business in five steps with part two, which focuses on getting feedback, business operation fundamentals, and getting started. Get feedback It is important to get feedback from friends and family on your idea. Speak with the
Step 1: Why do you want to start your own business? The most important thing to do is take time and really think about why you want to go into business for yourself. Make a list and look at it
Black owned banks in the United States have been in existence for much longer than many of us might think. Founded on March 2, 1889 and opened on April 3, 1889, The Savings Banks of the Grand Fountain United Order
Finding investors for your business is extremely difficult. Don’t get me wrong, it is not impossible but it is not an easy layup. It is a lot harder depending on your industry (i.e. consumer products) and easier in others (i.e.
