Black Women In Business
Why Startup and VC Culture is Unsustainable
Have you heard of startup and venture capital (VC) culture? Entrepreneurs are looking to pitch new and exciting business ideas to investors every day. As a business coach and owner, the startup pitch culture that exists has positives and negatives. What I love about startup pitch culture is that it forces you to build something…
Read MoreThe Mental Wear and Tear of DEI Work
Across the nation, organizations are taking on the challenge of organizational development in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It’s complex, evolving, and layered work and isn’t often successfully done without the help of expert consultants and staff. Let’s take a look at what these Black women DEI consultants on the front lines…
Read MoreIs It Time to Fire an Employee? 6 Red Flags To Watch Out For
Let’s face it – firing an employee is difficult and nothing that a business owner looks forward to. But there’s a lot of truth to the old saying that goes: “if you think it’s expensive to hire an expert, wait until you hire an amateur.” Hiring someone who can’t deliver or is simply a poor…
Read MoreTop Things to Consider When Outsourcing Your Social Media
It’s no secret that social media is vital to brand awareness and sales tools for most businesses. Consumers who are influenced by social media are 4 times more likely to spend more on purchases, according to a Deloitte report. Moreover, the influence can be so high that 29% of consumers were more likely to…
Read MoreBlack Women Entrepreneurs Whose Bold Moves Made History
Black women entrepreneurs start businesses as a means to create freedom for themselves and others. Because these women aren’t celebrities in the traditional sense, they’ve been easy to overlook. But not today, sis. Today you’ll learn the name of black women entrepreneurs whose bold moves made history. 1. Maggie Lena Walker Notable Quotes: “Friends and…
Read MoreKisha’s Favorites: The 2021 Sistahbiz Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for your black-owned, women-owned gift guide? I got you. Check out my favorites list and surprise your loved ones with beautiful goodies this year while supporting the black-owned business movement. For the Health Enthusiast From virtual fitness and yoga gift certificates to CBD remedies and herbal popcorn, this list will put a smile on…
Read More5 Amazing Black Woman-Owned Travel Brands to Support Right Now!
Goal Digger 2021 is right around the corner. So before you go, we wanted to share some of our favorite black woman-owned businesses that sell products that you should definitely have in your carry-on. Head over to their websites and order now so you’ll have it in time for Goal Digger 2021. See you in…
Read MoreThe 101 on Government Certifications for Minority and Women-Owned Enterprises
If you’re a longtime member of Sistahbiz or you’ve been reading our posts for a while, then you probably already know just how often I recommend pursuing government contracts as a way of scaling your business. There’s big money there, Sis, and if you can get your foot in the door at the state or…
Read MoreBusiness As Usual With Business Licenses & Registration
When you launch a business, you’ll need to register it and get a business license. As Chron’s SmallBusiness helpfully explains the difference, a license is authorization to open and run a business, while registration is a way of getting the business’s important information in government records. Also, a business license is a way of protecting…
Read MoreSecuring the Bag Means Securing Business Insurance
Why You Need It One of the key strategies for growing your small business is to land larger business-to-business (B2B) deals, like government contracts or retail deals with big box retail companies like Target or Walmart. If this is what you’re aiming for, though, then it’s crucial to have your back office and regulatory affairs…
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