Small business is the key to rebuilding our country’s economic legacy. Many of us have ideas that we haven’t worked on to get off of the ground. This section showcases individuals and small groups who have taken the next step. Hopefully, if you have an idea, the wisdom from these interviews and articles will help you to finally get that idea off of the ground.
Story provided by the NY Times – Tucked inside the mammoth tax and spending bill passed by Congress this month is a much-anticipated provision that will lock in a large tax break for small-business capital investments that has been temporary until now. The break is intended to make it more affordable for small companies to … Continue reading
Written by DeChelle Harris (Photo courtesy of Best & Company) Unfortunately, there isn’t a standard one solution fix-all for setting up a home office. Since every home and every individual is unique, so to is every home office. Your home office should largely be a reflection of you and how you work best, but here … Continue reading
Have you ever found yourself working harder to make sure you receive that extra bonus at work? Or have you ever found yourself staying a little longer and doing a little more when there is a reward involved? What truly motivates you? Grades4Life is about helping you to find that motivation and helping you to … Continue reading
Anatomy Projects is a collective devoted to the acquisition and development of all things creative and authentic. At Anatomy, they detail the journey towards prosperity & influence by fully growing to understanding themselves. Some of the projects include the creation of high-quality garments as well as promoting health awareness through diet/nutrition programs and personalized physical training … Continue reading
Seth Godin at CreativeMornings New York speaks on a few things we have backwards when it comes to getting the work we want and positioning ourselves where we want to be. On a personal note, my main takeaway from this video is the idea of spending more time increasing the quality of your client base. … Continue reading
For generations, Americans have used business to create financial freedom and to take a stance on issues that are dear to them. In the home of liberty and brotherly love, Philadelphia Printworks is living that American ideal of freedom and liberty for all. Philadelphia Printworks is a screen printing company based in North Philadelphia. The … Continue reading
Marcus Bullock understands the value of a photograph. While serving a stint in prison, photos and letters were a major part of his effort to maintain a connection with family and friends outside of the prison walls. Like any aspiring entrepreneur, Marcus saw a problem and looked to fix it. The problem was that people … Continue reading
Access to new technology has produced a variety of different individuals and groups that set out to change entire industries and thus the emergence of “Underground Hacker Communities” have soared to the forefront making people more susceptible than ever to identity thief. “If someone were to “Google” themselves he or she would be surprised at … Continue reading
Anwaa Kong is becoming a king of lifestyle, media and nightlife in the Washington, D.C. area. As C.E.O. of Anwaa Kong Enterprises, LLC, he oversees EliteDC Magazine as its Publisher, he owns a clothing line (Blessed Beyond Belief), and serves as D.C.’s Brand Ambassador for Crown Royal liquor. He’s co-sponsored “Fashionably Loud”, which has become … Continue reading
Three of the six founders of Black Startup: Bola Adewumi, Nathan Bennett Fleming, Elgin W. Tucker. (Photo: Courtesy of BlackStartup) With Spike Lee reaching his $1.25 million goal on Kickstarter, the power of a crowd-funding site couldn’t be more inspiring. On sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, anyone with an idea or a cause can raise money to … Continue reading