10 Things Black Girls Do

Interestingly trending on Twitter was #thingblackgirlsdo. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. But decided to take a look at the trending topic. What I saw was not so much good, too much bad, and a hell of a lot of ugly. So the black girl in me wanted to change the conversation to something [...]

Google Voice for Everyone!

I love my Google Voice phone number.  It allows me a business number without the expense of an additional line.  It has become invaluable as a business tool for those of us on budgets!  You’re able to pick your area code and Google Voice will generate a phone number complete with a voice mail box.  [...]

Stop, Look, and Listen – Advice for Small Business Owners

Small business owners often find themselves in a constant state of emergency. Emergencies can occur through no fault of your own, however; putting out fires on a daily basis is a sign that your business systems, processes and practices are not functioning properly and are ineffective. It is imperative that small business owners (especially those [...]

9 Social Networking Sites for Women Who Mean Business

What is the real power behind women entrepreneurs? A study by the Center for Women’s Business Research shows that women now own 40 percent of private firms, women-owned businesses generate about $3 trillion in revenue and employ 16 percent of the workforce; making them significant players in the national economy. In addition, the study found [...]

Take The Plunge, Start Your Own Business

Government resources in plain English are getting better by the day thanks to the Obama Administration’s tech forward thinking.  Small Business Matters, an official blog community of the federal government’s Business.gov, provides great advice for those contemplating starting a small business: Starting your own business may be one of the biggest risks you will take [...]