The Complete Startup Guide For The Black Entrepreneur

This straightforward, easy-to-read guide gives a clear and uncluttered presentation of the steps to take to organize and manage any type of minority-owned business. Would-be entrepreneurs will learn how to set up their workspace, decide on a business structure, prepare a business plan, purchase essential equipment, price their products or services, stay on top of finances, and much, much more. The Complete Startup Guide for the Black Entrepreneur also includes the latest information on securing funding, establishing an accounting system, creating effective advertising, and managing for success. Plus detailed discussion of some of the key issues especially important to black entrepreneurs, including: Getting the Small Business Administration (SBA) involved in the lending process. Deciding which SBA program works best: 7(a) loans, MicroLoans, or LowDoc. Becoming familiar with SBA paperwork. Going after SBA 8(a) set-aside contracts. Debunking 8(a) myths. Certifying a minority-owned business as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).

Attention African American Entrepreneurs: Did you know most Black Owned Businesses FAIL within the FIRST YEAR? Are you unsure of how to efficiently establish, manage and grow your business? There are KEY PRINCIPALS you must learn so that your BUSINESS can thrive, "Black Entrepreneur Survival Guide" will teach you how to: 1. Develope the right team will ensure success. 2. Properly use social media to grow your business. 3. Attract the right clients/customers.. 4. Run your business professionally. 5. Brand your business. 6. Form the legal entity right for your business. 7. Efficiently market and sell your product or service.. 8. Network to grow your business and much more............... The book "Black Business Survival Guide" covers these topics and much more, with the proper preparation your business will not become another statistic. INVEST IN YOUR BUSINESS today by purchasing your copy of "Black Entrepreneur Survival Guide"

BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine is the premier business news source forAfrican Americans. With thirty years of experience, BlackEnterprise continues to chronicle the achievements of AfricanAmerican professionals while providing monthly reports onentrepreneurship, investing, personal finance, business news andtrends, and career management. Now, Black Enterprise brings to youthe Guide to Starting Your Own Business, the one-stop definitiveresource for everything today's entrepreneur needs to know tolaunch and run a solid business. Former Black Enterprise editor Wendy Beech knows that being asuccessful business owner takes more than capital and a solidbusiness plan. She offers essential, timely advice on all aspectsof entrepreneurship, including defining and protecting a businessidea, researching the industry and the competition, confrontinglegal issues, choosing a good location, financing, and advertising.You'll even learn how to make the most of the Internet byestablishing a Web presence. Plus, you'll hear from blackentrepreneurs who persevered in the face of seemingly unbeatableodds and have now joined the ranks of incredibly successful blackbusiness owners. This exceptional reference tool alsoincludes: * The ten qualities you must possess to be a successfulentrepreneur. * A list of helpful resources at the end of every chapter. If you've ever dreamed about going into business for yourself, ifyou feel you've hit the glass ceiling in corporate America, if youhave the drive and the desire to take control of your destiny, theBlack Enterprise Guide to Starting Your Own Business will motivateand inspire you--every step of the way. Special Bonus. To help you stay abreast of the latest entrepreneurial trends,Black Enterprise is pleased to offer: * A free issue of Black Enterprise magazine. * A free edition of The Exchange Newsletter forEntrepreneurs. * A discount coupon for savings off the registration fee at theannual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference.

This guide is the ultimate tool for African Americans who really want to take charge of their lives. It gives step-by-step instructions on how to join the entrepreneur's winner's circle and has hundreds of resources as well as real-life biographies of some of America's leading African-American entrepreneurs.

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Are you ready to challenge the status quo and rewrite the rules of entrepreneurship? In 'The Black Rise' we take you on a transformative journey through the world of Black entrepreneurship. With practical advice, strategies, and insights, this book dismantles the myths that have held back Black entrepreneurs and provides the essential tools for success. Part 1 sets the stage, offering advice on leveling up your skills, breaking free from limitations, and cultivating a boss mentality. Part 2 explores the urban revolution and how Black entrepreneurs can reshape their approach to create thriving businesses. Part 3 provides a step-by-step guide to building a successful Black-owned business, from crafting a business success plan to cultivating a winning team and streamlining operations. We reignite the dream for Black-owned businesses, showcasing the immense potential and resilience within Black communities. This book serves as a guide and a source of inspiration, empowering Black entrepreneurs to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams. Join us on this empowering journey, as we dismantle barriers, foster a supportive ecosystem, and create a future where Black-owned businesses flourish and contribute significantly to the economic and social landscape. 'The Black Rise' is your key to unlocking the limitless possibilities of Black entrepreneurship.

Learn about the successes of Black entrepreneurs through a collection of unique case studies Successful Black Entrepreneurs is an insightful collection of Harvard Business School case studies about Black entrepreneurs succeeding in a variety of industries and through different routes, including start-ups, franchising, and acquisitions. The book also recognizes and celebrates Black entrepreneurial excellence, as it takes the reader through the stages of entrepreneurship, including ideation, raising capital, growing the company, and taking it public. In addition to identifying the positive aspects of Black entrepreneurship, the book also uses data, research, and anecdotes to highlight the challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs, including: An inability to access capital from traditional financial institutions like banks and private equity firms The requirement to practice “racial concealment” in the company of White customers in order to achieve success Perfect for students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and established business leaders, Successful Black Entrepreneurs provides practical perspectives from Black entrepreneurs about what it takes to succeed in business.

"Should I lower my price point? Give my new product away for free online? How do I compete when my goods, services, or business model might be duplicated?" In this candid, 21st-century-savvy guide, Dante Lee illustrates how passion can become profit by addressing the questions that every businessperson needs to ask. Black Business Secrets discusses the entrepreneurial skills that African-American business owners must master in order to compete in a world where most new companies fail within three years. Whether you’re a weekend entrepreneur or a career-changing professional, Lee’s motto—"don’t be a worrier, be a warrior"—applies. From personal branding to best practices, this empowering blueprint offers surefire tips and strategies designed to ensure business survival and success.

Geared to African Americans who want to achieve wealth through entrepreneurship, this book opens with extensive statistics on black wealth and offers case studies of approximately 10 entrepreneurs and how they overcame obstacles in their businesses.