(ThyBlackMan.com) As can be expected from a health crisis that keeps citizens in their homes, COVID-19 has led to one of the most substantial economic slowdowns of recent generations, leaving countless business owners questioning whether they’ll ever open doors again.  This is terrible news, especially if your company depends on ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) During the corona-madness lock-down, I watched my favorite movie, “The Natural” for the ga-zillionth time. Insanely, that movie still makes me tear up. Due to my late preacher dad’s DNA, I see numerous life lessons and sermons in that movie. Farm boy Roy Hobbs is a gifted baseball player. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) As a small business or a freelancer, getting clients often means spreading your wings and networking as much as possible. This can be challenging if you’ve built yourself a comfort zone where you only wait for customers to come to you. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to build ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) When adultery is part of a marriage falling apart, it may also become a factor in the divorce agreement and custody battle. As the spouse that was cheated on, you may be wondering if you can use the affair as proof of inadequate parenting. The answer, however, is not ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There is nothing worse than the government bailing out private industries. I’ve spent a career opposing corporate welfare giveaways. When an industry gets in financial trouble because of its poor business practices, the owners, shareholders and executives should bear the cost — not the taxpayers. The coronavirus crisis is ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Wuhan coronavirus pandemic is one of the most dangerous health crises in history. As the virus spreads across America, thousands have died, and those numbers continue to grow. With most states on mandatory lockdowns, companies have been devastated, and millions of workers become unemployed every week. President Donald ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Having digital skills is becoming more and more important in the workplace. While not everyone is expected to write code or compose a tweet, there is certainly value to be had in ensuring your employees have the right digital skills.  The future of many businesses lies in digital, as ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) I always say petty is for children. When adults are petty there are consequences, and it can be detrimental. Those in various areas of leadership can’t afford to be petty, and they need to be mature enough to accept constructive criticism. If they aren’t doing their job, and the ...