Not only is it a new year, but it is also a year of governmental transition from what we’ve known and loved to the unknown. We are entering into uncharted territory with the change of administration this month. And, at best, many of us are left with a sense of unease and concern, as if we are holding our breaths hoping nothing bad happens. This isn’t a great way to feel at … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurship
Black Business Spotlight: She Owns 11 McDonald’s and Here Are 2 Reasons We Need to Support Her
Nowadays, there's a lot of focus on supporting black-owned businesses and financial institutions. And rightfully so, because small businesses account for 60 to 80 percent of all jobs in the US (according to Entrepreneur Magazine.) So any time you support a small business in your community, you are also supporting job creation and economic growth in that community. We sat … [Read more...]
The Rise of Momtrepreneurs; Black Women Are Fastest Growing Group of Business Owners
Who knew? While women continue to fight glass ceilings in the corporate workforce, a rising number of women are making the big decision to jump ship and go into business for themselves. According to statistics from the U.S. Census, more women are plunging into entrepreneurship—female businesses have grown by almost 30 percent over a five-year span. Furthermore, black women … [Read more...]
Do Something Good Today; Support the Dreams of This 9-Year-Old Entrepreneur
For the most part, we're all good people at heart. But because of our ever-changing society, our natural inclination to help others has been stifled. For instance, due to advancements in digital communication, many of us miss the opportunities to connect to one another in person. And because we're not having as much people-to-people interactions, we're missing the … [Read more...]
The Key to Success for This Mom and Daughter Duo is Accountability
Would you trust your 9-year-old child to be the C.O.O. of your company? Well, mom and inventor of GaBBY Bows, Rozalynn Goodwin did. And for good reason. Daughter, Gabrielle Goodwin was not only the inspiration for the company, but the then 5-year-old was the driving force to see the company into fruition. It all started with Rozalynn's Twitter rant, in which she … [Read more...]
S.C. Mom & Daughter Create a Brand New Product that All Girls Must Have!
What better example is there to set than actually fulfilling a dream in front of our children? To have them realize that they don’t have to settle for what’s been handed to them? Rozalynn Goodwin not only achieved this but stemmed the reality with her nine year old daughter, Gabrielle when they teamed up to create GaBBYBows. The Idea Rozalynn and Gabrielle Goodwin of … [Read more...]
A Sneak Peek into the Next Biggest Thing in the App Industry and a Black Woman Created It!
Meet Stephanie Lampkin. She’s smart, she’s innovative and she’s also black. She’s the genius behind what might be the next big thing in the app industry. Her app Blendoor, which is being described ad Tinder for the career market, is already being considered by big companies, such as Google, Twitter, AirBnb and LinkedIn. Stephanie Lampkin she has a … [Read more...]
4 Things You’re Doing to Ruin Your Business Relationships
Relationships make the world go round. In many aspects of life, relationships are a big key to growth and success. This principle holds very true when it comes to business. You have to create and cultivate great business relationships if you want to experience constant progress with your business. Connecting with the right people can generate opportunities and growth you could … [Read more...]
3 Signs That Going Into Business with Your Spouse Will be a Win or Fail
The term "power couple" is thrown around so loosely these days. Beyonce and Jay-Z, Michelle and Barack, Jada and Will. We look at these couples as equal players from the boardroom to the bedroom. For a while, I had myself thinking that my husband and I could be that couple-- one that worked and played seamlessly. But I learned that my husband and I are great as lovers and … [Read more...]
Successful Marriage or Successful Business? 3 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Help Both Grow
Being an entrepreneur can be an emotional journey filled with ups and downs. Sure, if we keep our ultimate goal in mind, we find a way to keep pushing and make things happen, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Sometimes pursuing the entrepreneurial dream can be so challenging, the stress from it can begin to leak into other areas of our lives. And when we are under a great deal … [Read more...]
Four Things We Found that MUST be in Place If You Want to Build a Successful Business with Your Spouse
My wife Ronnie and I have been working together to build what you see today with BMWK for close to 7 years now. It's been anything but easy, but every ounce of it has been worth it. This journey has solidified not just our marriage but our family. On a daily basis we are forced to lift each other up, cheer for each other and drag each other across the finish line of our goals … [Read more...]