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Articles about starting a business
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How to Build a Personal Brand and Stand Out in Business
Jul 15, 2020 | personal brands, starting a business
Wondering how to stand out in your crowded field, especially against larger, more...
#35: How to build a movement and change the world while growing your own brand, with #FreeTheHair founder Wendy Greene
Jul 13, 2020 | personal brands, podcast, starting a business
I love my natural hair. I stopped using chemical relaxants in 2007, did the big chop in 2008, and haven't looked back...
How to get a tax ID number for your business
Aug 28, 2019 | starting a business
Once you've committed to creating your business, you'll have to decide whether to incorporate it with the appropriate...
Co-working spaces for women and people of color
Aug 27, 2019 | starting a business
Many entrepreneurs work in isolation, in coffee shops, or on the go. It is such a transient lifestyle that it can make...
Why you need a separate business entity
Aug 24, 2019 | starting a business
Once you decide to start a business, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is how your business will operate....
Choosing a name for your business
Aug 24, 2019 | starting a business
Did you know that Nike, Inc. used to be named "Blue Ribbon Sports"? Or that Google started out as "BackRub"? Imagine...
Registering your business: A directory
Aug 23, 2019 | starting a business
If you're going to start a business in the United States, you may think about incorporating or registering it. This...
Why you should solve people’s problems
Aug 19, 2019 | starting a business
What's the last question, challenge or need you had in your life? For me, I needed a pair of water shoes for the...
Business Advice From Janice Bryant Howroyd
Jan 26, 2017 | personal brands, starting a business
I am addicted to reading people’s biographies and histories. ADDICTED. I can spend hours on Wikipedia reading bios of...