Black Business Success
4 Ways Google is Investing in the Black Community
By Melisha Daniels - December 12, 2022
During this time, many acknowledged that systemic racism remains a barrier that prevents African-Americans from achieving the American dream in equal employment, fair housing and wealth attainment. With some major companies in the U.S. promising to do their part.
Tech giant, Google, is one of those at the forefront of this initiative. By pledging $50 million over the next 5 years in projects aimed at increasing the involvement of Blacks in the IT sector. Full story-->
Apps That Can Help Raise Your Credit Score
By Melisha Daniels - Updated: November 30, 2022
Let's talk about it. Good credit is important. People with high credit scores have access to benefits that comes with good credit such as lower interest rates, priority discounts and other financing options when they make large purchases like homes, cars and businesses. A low credit score can affect your ability to find suitable housing, finance a car and in some instances your ability to gain a management position. A high credit score is not only a sign of financial health, it can also be the key to building generational wealth. Click here for full story-->
Black Business SuccessCyber-Monday, 2022: 4 Ways to Find Black-Owned Online Businesses
By Melisha Daniels - November 28, 2022
But, 'tis the season of recognizing our Black purchasing power and learning how to effectively utilize our consumer spend. A flourishing Black business creates generational wealth for Black families, as well as jobs for other Black people. Choosing to purchase from a Black-owned business, as opposed to white retailers, puts Big Brands on notice that they will be held accountable for lack of diversity and anti-Black business practices.
Supporting Black-owned businesses supports the Black community as a whole. Click here for full story-->
Black Business Success4 Steps to Starting Your Own Business
By Melisha Daniels - March 24, 2021
The decision to start your own business can be one of the most rewarding and exciting moments of your life. However, for many first-time entrepreneurs, the process of starting the business can be filled with unexpected twists and turns. The uncertainty of when to file what and where can seem like obstacles to those looking to start a business for the first time. To relieve this barrier, JustasIam.Careers has created this list of 4 Steps to Starting Your Own Business. Click here for full story-->
Black Business Success3 Platforms Dedicated to Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
By Melisha Daniels - April 25, 2021
Black economic influence in America's marketplace is so powerful, marketing geared toward African-American buyers cost companies approximately $3.8Billion in 2019. The efforts Corporate America takes to make sure Blacks remain an economic part of it's capitalistic system is also evidenced by multi-million dollar endorsement deals given to rappers, athletes and other Black celebrities. Click here for full story-->
Black Business Success3 Major Credit Report Bureaus Offering Free Credit Reports Until April, 2022
By Melisha Daniels - March 25, 2021
In this day and age, bad credit can make something as simple as renting a Section 8 subsidized apartment a distant dream. Millions of Americans are trying to get a hold or keep a hold of our credit. Relief is near. You can go to AnnualCreditReport.Com and access your credit reports from all 3 bureaus until April, 2022. Click here for full story-->
Black Business SuccessBlack-Owned Water Brands to Pass Out to Georgia Voters
By Melisha Daniels - March 27, 2021
Let me explain. The last Georgia Primary, saw voters in some of Georgia's primarily Black districts have to endure heat and rain while waiting up to 5 hours to vote. Georgia's Senate Bill 202 further discourages voting by criminalizing providing water and juice to voters who are standing in line at the polls. Click here for full story-->
Black Business Success4 Apps to Start Investing in the Stock Market
By Melisha Daniels - April 7, 2021
For African-Americans who are serious about building wealth to pass on to future generations, investing in the stock market must be a part of the financial plan. Click here for full story-->
Black Business SuccessHow To Survive A Social Media Apocalypse: 5 Ways to Market Your Business Without Social Media
By Melisha Daniels - October 24, 2021
Let's face it. Social media plays a vital role in increasing brand exposure for entrepreneurs in the 21st Century. Marketing is an important part of running a successful business. The Small Business Administration describes marketing as the techniques used to persuade customers to purchase your products and services. Effective marketing techniques increase customer engagement, increasing sales and money in your pocket. The ability to engage customers and bring awareness to your business brand is crucial to small business success. Click here for full story-->
