One executive with Waterlicious, a Marina Del Rey, California-based water manufacturer found an unconventional way to gain exposure for his brand.... (Continue reading)
There’s a monster lurking in the shadows. The million-headed beast reveals itself from the midst of darkness, propositioning you to join its alliance. But the gushing saliva, malodorous breath, and scaly skin frighten you, prompting you to flee shrieking in... (Continue reading)
George Foreman’s name USED to be synonymous only with heavyweight boxing, but since hanging up his gloves, Foreman has established himself as a Knockout Entrepreneur (also the title of his new book; Thomas Nelson; $22.99). “I use the old shotgun... (Continue reading)
When Candi Carter launched a line of educational DVDs for children in March, she had to confront a lack of cash. “We didn’t have a multimillion dollar budget,” Carter says. So instead of paying for advertising, the 40-year-old mom and television... (Continue reading)
Once entrepreneurs successfully surmount the difficult process of building startup capital and writing out a business plan, many believe that their company has the straightaway to success. If a roadblock appears, they seem to think it came out of nowhere,... (Continue reading)
In today’s difficult economic climate, hiring the right representation for your business can be the difference between boosting clientele and sales or losing out on opportunities and revenue to the competition.... (Continue reading)
As business owners struggle with today’s economic reality that many customers can’t or won’t pay as much for products and services, some are finding creative ways to keep customers loyal and get them spending again. Letting customers know that you’re... (Continue reading)
While attending the 100 Black Men of America’s 23rd Annual Conference in New York last week, I overheard Alvin Hartley speaking to several young men about using their knowledge of the Web to create a business. “Young people are so... (Continue reading)
Many companies use a broad brush when it comes to the Internet, opting to create a single, main Web site where customers can find “everything and anything” about a firm’s products and services.... (Continue reading)
Tricialee Riley is no stranger to BLACK ENTERPRISE. The Brooklyn-based entrepreneur has been featured twice in the publication. In November 2007, she shared the secrets to her business’ success as it pertains to marketing in the “Small Business Success Guide:... (Continue reading)