Thought Leaders
How to Quit Proving You Belong and Start Leading Like You Do
Being the only one in the room can turn hard work into a hiding place, and these strategies will help you lead from choice instead of survival.
Minority-Owned Businesses
Building a Business
Yelp Community Managers Share Their Best Tips for Black Shop Owners to Boost Business and Build Community
Three Yelp Community Managers share community-building resources and advice for Black-owned businesses and their customers.
Building a Business
How Chef JJ Started a Rice Bowl Revolution in Harlem
Chef JJ Johnson's global portfolio of rice bowls brought clean eating to a working-class community that has traditionally lacked access to healthy, fast-casual restaurants.
Buying a Franchise
He Opened a Pizza Restaurant to Serve the Native American Community. It Was So Successful He’s Opening 20 More.
Dennis Johnson thought that Bemidji, Minnesota needed a place for the surrounding tribes to work, and hang out. He was right.
Thought Leaders
5 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Are Privileged
As a Black woman entrepreneur, I've managed to run a successful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultancy for the past six years. But despite the years I dedicated to my entrepreneurial journey, I still benefited from a level of privilege that many don't share when it comes to entrepreneurship.
By Nika White
Thought Leaders
Facing More Than 15 Years in Prison, This Founder Transformed His Hustle Into a Powerful Personal Brand and Business. Now, He’s Giving Back in a Big Way.
Julian Young and his wife Brittany are using entrepreneurship as a social impact tool to break the cycle of generational poverty.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
Robert “Don Pooh” Cummins of Brooklyn Chop House on Opening Restaurant Doors
Interview with the Brooklyn Chop House owner and franchising expert about working in the music industry, opening restaurants, and creating avenues for black entrepreneurs.
Business Funding
The Challenges in Getting Funding for Women and Minority-Owned Businesses, And How to Solve Them
There are a number of ways to finance a business, but all include doing your homework.
Building a Business
Why Minority-Owned Businesses Should Consider Government Contracting Opportunities Sooner Rather Than Later
A look into the opportunities available for minority-owned businesses to engage with state and local governments.
Online Presence
Free Webinar | June 17: Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
Small business owners will join Irene Walker from Facebook Elevate to discuss how digital tools and personalized ads have given businesses the ability to thrive in the pandemic
Thought Leaders
Celebrating the Inspiring and Resilient Stories of AAPI Business Owners
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and this month, we're highlighting the stories of Asian business owners and how their culture has impacted their business owner experience
Human Resources
Your Employees Are Probably Feeling Triggered at Work
In all likelihood, it's happening. Here's how to know when your employees are triggered, and what to do about it.
By Nika White
Business News
‘Shark Tank’ Star Daymond John to His Younger Self: ‘Get the Hell Out of Here!’
The FUBU founder and VC discusses his new, celebrity-studded livestream event to boost support for black- and minority-owned businesses. And how he thinks his younger self would do in a pitch meeting.
By Kenny Herzog
Building a Business
Free Webinar | September 9: How to Start a Company as a Diverse Founder
Join Tara Sabre, social entrepreneur in residence at Said Business School, Oxford University, as she discusses the challenges facing minority founders, and offers tips and resources to help during this journey.
Building a Business
6 Ways You Can Support Black Businesses Long-Term
Want to see lasting diversity and equality in your entrepreneurial community? Here are some ways to put your time, money, leadership and know-how to work on evening the playing field for minority-owned businesses.
Thought Leaders
5 Ways Entrepreneurs of Color Can Determine an Ally’s Authenticity
Many BIPOC entrepreneurs have been inundated with messages from well-meaning "allies." Here's how to identify genuine allies and build positive relationships.
Building a Business
The Best Business Funding Options for Immigrant and Refugee Entrepreneurs
Breaking down the grants, loans and other forms of funding aspiring business owners should know about.
Thought Leaders
The SBA Gives $6.8 Billion in PPP to Business Owners of Color
The Small Business Administration is giving additional PPP funds to Community Financial Development Institutions, which lend to small businesses in underserved communities.
Thought Leaders
To Fuel Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Give Communities a Voice
Women and people of color have the ideas. They just need opportunity, capital and support to reach the next level.
Business Operations & Logistics
A Leaked Powerpoint Suggests the SBA Is Denying Disaster Loans to Anyone Arrested in the Last 10 Years
Despite broad bipartisan support for stimulus loans reaching small-business owners with criminal records, Steven Mnuchin and the SBA are reportedly excluding more rehabilitated entrepreneurs than they've ever admitted before.
Business Operations & Logistics
Minority-Owned Small Businesses Aren’t Getting Stimulus Loans. Could That Finally Change?
So far, in the scramble to disperse SBA relief loans, big banks have passed over the most vulnerable businesses in favor of bigger "small" businesses. But Congress's latest stimulus package gives $60 billion in PPP to key community lenders.
Thought Leaders
Tracee Ellis Ross Spent 10 Years Building Pattern, Her Hair Care Brand
The actress and entrepreneur has learned that to be successful, the message is as important as the product.
By Liz Brody
Thought Leaders
3 Ways to Support Minority-Owned Businesses
From #BuyBlack and #BankBlack to supplier diversity initiatives, here's how you can get involved and support minority-owned businesses.
By Gregg Bishop
Business Funding
From 25 Cents to $25,000 and Beyond: How 15 African-American Entrepreneurs Funded Their Businesses
It's Black History Month. Here are 15 African-American founders who turned small investments into big businesses.
By Linda Bell
Business Ideas
These City Programs Are Giving Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses Access to Capital
If you're an entrepreneur in Minneapolis, Atlanta or New York, these programs could help fund your business idea.
By Gregg Bishop
Thought Leaders
How a Great Idea and Just $500 Launched a Powerful Network of Entrepreneurial Women of Color
Here's the story of how Aisha Taylor Issah founded Sistahs in Business Expo.
By Hayden Field
Business Funding
How These Minority Founders Got Tech Execs to Put Their Money Where Their Mouths Are
Tech executives happily pay lip service to diversity, but precious few financially support underprivileged groups.