(ThyBlackMan.com) After seeing what happened in Wisconsin’s recall election, it is apparent to me as well as anyone else who was paying attention, that Money Governs America. While many of us are complaining that President Obama has done nothing for the Black Community, we should be asking ourselves, what has ...
(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 received ...
(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 ...
(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 ...
(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 ...
(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 ...
(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 ...
(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 ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Post modern, materialistic hedonism. It is one of the most destructive things for the Black community. Our value system is now based on the pursuit of pleasure or the pursuit of things that we perceive will provide us with pleasure over the contentment gained by building supportive relationships with ...
(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 ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Before I go into details about credit scores, let me first say that your focus should always be on raising your net worth as opposed to raising your credit score. A high credit score emphasizes you managing your debt. A high net worth emphasizes you eliminating your debt. When ...
(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 ...