Business Growth is Vital to our Success, yes Black Community.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Often we hear that most small businesses fail because of a lack of capital.  We hear the tails of woe, and some are quite true, of entrepreneurs who did not make it because they simply did not have enough money to fund their business.  They failed because they could not get a loan from the bank.  They failed because of cash... [Read more...]

Baking Sweet Dreams at Kute Kouture Cookies, Inc.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Tina Jefferson is from the windy city -aka- Chicago, IL. The entrepreneur states that her dream began with a love for accessories and details. Jefferson tells, ThyBlackMan.com, “I’ve always been the girl that likes to put just a special little added touch at the end to transform items from ordinary to Extraordinary.” I... [Read more...]

The Art of Business Cards: Exchanging, Receiving & Storing.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) We all know that business cards are like American Express and you never leave home without them. That is basic professional information, but how the card is exchanged, received and stored is somewhat of an art! Here are the Top Eleven Ways to Master the Art of The Business Card: • Keep your business card readily available so... [Read more...]

The Teddy Bear Effect and the Black CEO Connection.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) We have our first black president, something I thought that I would never live to see.  But we can count the number of African American CEOs on one hand.  I suppose that due to lack of knowledge I was really surprised at these numbers.  I was even more shocked to discover that the first black man did not become the CEO of... [Read more...]

Asians pimping The Black Community, Especially Black Women.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) I know a lot of you Neo-Negroes just got scared. But I’m not talking about shooting, cutting or stabbing. No, I’m talking about ECONOMIC WAR! If not now, then when? God knows the Asians declared Economic war on black America decades ago and their success has been phenomenal. They literally came up with a plan to take... [Read more...]

Yes, Alvin Boutte is an unsung business hero.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Many African-Americans don’t even know a single Black entrepreneur.  Most American Blacks are unaware of the roles or accomplishments of Black entrepreneurs.  So the passing of one of the country’s most influential contemporary Black businessman should be duly noted. Earlier this month, Alvin Boutte Sr. died in his home... [Read more...]

Do I Really Want Another Job?

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Long gone are the days when your hard work was rewarded with continued employment. Today, most Americans understand they are one decision from being unemployed, whether it is due to restructuring, management changes or cutbacks. In this new economy, there is no such thing as “permanent employment.” The destabilization of... [Read more...]

Brothers, Phone-Niquette: 12 Tips for Professional Behavior on the Phone.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) “Yo.” “Wassup.” “Spill your Beans.” “Talk.” “What!” None of these are acceptable ways to answer the phone-hence this weeks topic, Good Phone Etiquette. In business weather you work for yourself or for somebody else how you deal  with people on the phone can sometimes be as important as your appearance... [Read more...]

The Economic Destruction Caused by Black Mass Incarceration.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Last year I spoke at the penitentiary.  I talked to the guys about entrepreneurship, post prison opportunity and beginning to plan now for when they were released (those that would be) back into society.  After the meeting I was inundated with brothers who had questions and wanted me to come back and speak on the subject again.... [Read more...]

How Your Image is Affecting Your Business.

Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) Often times as business owners (and even professionals) we can be so focused on getting the job done that we don’t bother to take a long hard look in the mirror.  While the job may be well done, you can be unfairly judged because you did not become the total package to execute this project.  This lack of preparation or knowledge... [Read more...]

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