by Chase Harris | Oct 5, 2015
Most of us can relate to the story of Ejovi Newere. He grew up in the Bed-Sty section of Brooklyn and did not have it easy coming up. After watching a close friend gunned down as a teenager and his mother succumb to drugs, Nuwere began searching for an escape and...
by Chase Harris | Oct 3, 2015
Mikaila Ulmer is on her way to be a millionare at the tender age of 10 years old. She created a special product called Bee Sweet Lemonade. She started off very small. But now her product is in grocery store chain Whole Foods across the country. Mikaila Ulmer...
by Chase Harris | Sep 29, 2015
In the media, there is so much negativity about how our children murder one another in our community. While this is true, the media never celebrates our children that overcome this and do something that is extraordinary. Therefore, we will celebrate our...
by Chase Harris | Sep 13, 2015
Destiny Jones has one ultimate accessory: lip gloss. It’s not your everyday glamazon type of infatuation. She stockpiles it, repeatedly reapplying in the name of beauty. Now the 20-year-old daughter of one of hip-hop’s greatest has launched her own line of shimmering...
by Chase Harris | Sep 13, 2015
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a fashion business, you want to read this. Seun Olubodun, 32, is the founder Duke & Winston, an apparel brand started in 2009 with a cult-like following. Seun has managed to accomplish what few have in just 6 years, turning a...
by Chase Harris | Sep 13, 2015
Starting a business it tough, staying business is even tougher. The fact remains that about 33% of all new ventures close down within two years, and about 50% are out of business within five years, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Only 1 out of...
by Chase Harris | Sep 13, 2015
As a child, Cortnie Hutchinson spent countless hours watching her grandmother sew, but she never connected the dots and realized that she was being prepared for a career as a handbag designer. The owner of Love, Cortnie, a handmade collection of...
by Chase Harris | Sep 13, 2015
Every 90 days, Khadijah and Charles Adams, founders and owners of Marijuana Investment and Private Retreat (MIPR), hold marijuana investment conferences that give inside information on the marijuana industry. With medical marijuana legalized in 23 states and four...
by Chase Harris | Sep 12, 2015
Most companies start out selling one product, but this can be tricky when trying to grow a business. There are positives, however, to having one main product. You really focus in and create a great and superior product. “You have the ability to be incredibly niche,...
by Chase Harris | Sep 8, 2015
We all the know the health concerns that comes with drinking alcohol. It can ruin your liver, put a hurt on your kidneys, and quite frankly, it can flat out kill you. However, in moderation, have a cocktail can ease the pain of trying to have a great night. We often...
by Chase Harris | Sep 8, 2015
Reading is fun-to-mental, that’s an old-school mantra that applies to existing business owners and those just starting out. Learning about business is an never-ending process. Books should be used as part of that learning. Having a successful business is about the...
by Chase Harris | Sep 8, 2015
Although Abaynesh Jembere created her business only a short year ago, Jembere Eyewear is doing quite well as a black owned eye-wear designer. Abaynesh Jembere has over a decade of experience in managing, designing, and merchandising in they eye-wear industry. ...
by Chase Harris | Sep 7, 2015
Although there is a huge lack of diversity in the tech industry, black women are starting to make a splash in tech. Most venture-backed companies in the United States are mostly white while 1% have African-American founders. Black women are less than .2% when it comes...
by Chase Harris | Jun 2, 2015
Two sisters are continuing to break new ground in the wine industry with their second installment of vino inspired by sisterhood. Robin and Andrea McBride recently launched Truvée Wines, which is the formation of their love for the wine business and their sibling...
by Chase Harris | Jun 1, 2015
Few entrepreneurs can say they’ve grown their business into multi-million dollar enterprises in just a couple years. Far fewer can say they’ve done so all before even graduating high school. Jaylen Bledsoe, 16, of Hazelwood, Mo., however, is just that rare breed of...
by Chase Harris | Jun 1, 2015
When Frederick Hutson landed in prison at the age of 24 on a drug trafficking charge in Florida, he was surprised to learn that it cost $17 to make a 15-minute interstate phone call, according to the Huffington Post. The exorbitant rate made it difficult to stay in...
by Chase Harris | May 28, 2015
In 2007, Allen Lau stepped into a coffee shop in his hometown of Toronto to meet with his business partner, Ivan Yuen. The topic of discussion that day: Decide what to do with Wattpad, their struggling business. When Lau sat down, he pushed his coffee to the center of...
by Chase Harris | May 28, 2015
If you’re a fan of the show Shark Tank, then you know convincing the “sharks” to invest in your business is not an easy challenge. The unfiltered investors, especially show favorite Mr. Wonderful, have been known to crush a few dreams on the national TV show. ...
by Chase Harris | May 28, 2015
From relationships to the workplace, when things go wrong, the first thing a person does is criticize the other person. Although this seems like the natural thing to do, it is not necessarily the right thing to do. B.F. Skinner, the world-famous psychologist, proved...
by Chase Harris | May 24, 2015
Sabrina Peterson, founder of Glam University and Girl Power Sleep Over, is changing the face of technology with her newest venture, Glam U Apps. The Glam University founder noticed that a significant amount of young black women in business were missing the mark when...
by Chase Harris | Apr 26, 2015
Sometimes, success or failure depends less on external factors and more so on an entrepreneur’s mindset. Indeed, as economists have noted dating back to the 1930s, psychological factors have major impacts on economic behavior. Here are the three biggest psychological...
by Chase Harris | Apr 26, 2015
Its an important lesson to learn before you read this article. Nobody believed in Jack Ma vision except for Jack Ma. Alibaba Group on Sunday said it had set up a HK$1 billion foundation to back businesses started by young Hong Kong entrepreneurs. On Monday, Alibaba...
by Chase Harris | Apr 26, 2015
SCORE, which mentors to America’s small businesses, announced a $700,000 grant award from Sam’s Club,through The American Small Business Championship.The program provides expert training, resources and networking opportunities to small business owners from coast to...
by Chase Harris | Apr 26, 2015
There is no secret that Antoine Walker was one hell of an NBA player. He played for the historic franchise Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. During this process, he made close to $110 million dollars. The question is, “How in the hell did he become broke?” I...
