Black Folks, Cash Flow 2012…

(ThyBlackMan.com) With all the talk about the economy relative to the rich and the poor, tax inequity, disparities in employment, and high prices for the necessities of life, one very important consideration for Black people in the U.S. is cash flow – both individual and collective. Simply put, cash flow projections tell us how much cash is coming... [Read more...]

3 Common Myths: When it comes to Using Prepaid Debit Cards…

(ThyBlackMan.com) There are a slew of new prepaid debit cards promising everything from raising your credit score to roadside assistance, but are these cards really better than an account at a financial institution? Let’s take a look at the three most common myths about using prepaid debit cards. #1 I can’t open an account at a financial institution.... [Read more...]

Press Release; Lash to Lens…

(ThyBlackMan.com) What do you get when you combine an already successful makeup artist business with a successful photography establishment?  Lash To Lens. Lash to Lens is the brainchild of makeup artist Charlene Armstrong and photographer Kesha Lambert. Introduced by Charlene’s husband, the ladies started working with each other when they noticed... [Read more...]

Christmas: Baby Santa Is Not Rich…

(ThyBlackMan.com) Why do we have this overwhelming tendency to overspend on our kids during the holidays?  I will admit that I have been guilty of during this in the past.   When I thought I was done I would tell myself that I would buy just one more gift.  Even when they were very inexpensive I felt that I needed to fill the bottom of my tree... [Read more...]

3 Ways to Kill Fear of Starting Your Business…

(ThyBlackMan.com) There is a saying from my favorite movie Dune  about fear. The best two lines go, “Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.” This is absolutely true in entrepreneurship. I know many people with great ideas, great talent, and great entrepreneurship potential who never do it. Because of... [Read more...]

Negotiate Like a Pro: 5 Steps to Getting More, Paying Less, and Creating win-win situations!

(ThyBlackMan.com) Does the idea of asking for a raise make you squeamish? Does the idea of negotiating a better price make you want to run in the other direction? Are you charging the same for your services that you charged in 2002, afraid to tell your clients you’re raising your rates? Whether you finally got the job offer you were looking for,... [Read more...]

4 Simple Tips to Actionify Your Business Plan…

(ThyBlackMan.com) Good business plans create great roadmaps for a new or existing business.  After reviewing hundred business plans in my career I have come to one conclusion.  All business plans need an action plan to go with it. They need to Actionify.  An action plan is different than a business plan.  Most of the time business plans for small... [Read more...]

Build Black Wealth: Celebrate Kwanzaa Together…

(ThyBlackMan.com) The most challenging issue facing Black Americans today is our lack of unity. The lack of unity that exists among African Americans undermines our ability to progress politically, socially and economically. The Black Americans that “blew up the most” over past decades typify the fact that the mass of high-income Blacks mostly... [Read more...]

Black America: The 10 Most Empowering Moments of 2011…

(ThyBlackMan.com) Time Magazine just released their top pick for Person of the Year – the Protester. OK…but along with that, came their list of People Who Mattered in 2011 – among them Casey Anthony and Warren Buffet…Mmmm. Here’s what I say: Occupy Wallstreet Arguably, Occupy Wallstreet has been one of the year’s most empowering... [Read more...]

Four Deadly Swagger Temptations for a Brother’s Wallet….

(ThyBlackMan.com) When a brotha catches your eye, he’s more than likely well-groomed and well-dressed. An unmistakable aura exudes from his presence, and it can be contagious. The current trendy term for it is “swagger”, but what is it really? Swagger generally is used to define the outward appearance and behavior of a person. As a matter of... [Read more...]

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