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Wednesday, 17 September 2014 17:07

Work Your Side Hustle: A Part-time Business

people 2562605 1920A young man approached me and inquired about going into business part time. My response to him was phrased in the form of question. I asked him, “What are you good at? 

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Wednesday, 10 September 2014 17:00

The Business of Creating Jobs

pexels photo 345135Though many have learned that business is a degree obtained in an institution, and being in business is seeking after positions and success attributed to the established system, I now challenge us to color outside the lines and think beyond what has been traditionally taught.

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Wednesday, 03 September 2014 15:01

Going Into Business? Where to Begin.

business 2987962 1280A few weeks ago, I attended a meeting where I engaged in a discussion with one of the gentleman who attended. The topic of our discussion was in reference to black people and going into business.

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  • Is History Repeating Itself

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    We can borrow a lot from times not so far in the distant past to help us overcome what is before us. Times are not what they used to be and there is no use shutting our minds to the fact that times-a-changing.

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  • Each One Teach One

    man writes on whiteboard 925xWe have all heard the catch phrase, "Each One Teach One."

    This phrase originated in the United States during slavery, when Africans were denied education, including learning to read. Many, if not most slaves were kept in a state of ignorance about anything beyond their immediate circumstances which were under control of owners, the law makers and the authorities. When a slave learned or was taught to read, it became his duty to teach someone else, spawning the phrase "Each one teach one."

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  • Are Black-owned Businesses on the Brink of Bankruptcy?

    pexels photo 929245Keeping in step with the stated theme of "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child," and the appropriated action to "Reclaim the Village," I believe we must look at the inner workings of the village and take proper action, yes, the necessary steps to arrive at our desired outcome.

    The village community is about the people, but we the people must commit to becoming productive participants within our village.

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  • Get a GOOD EDUCATION . Get a GOOD JOB?

    pexels photo 901964We raise our children, then instruct them to go to school, study hard, get good grades, attend college and “GET A GOOD JOB.” Now, I absolutely agree with the importance of getting a good education, yet realistically, college is not for everyone.

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  • Work Your Side Hustle: A Part-time Business

    people 2562605 1920A young man approached me and inquired about going into business part time. My response to him was phrased in the form of question. I asked him, “What are you good at? 

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