Black Women In Business
The 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…
Read MoreSpotlight on Kalea Sanders-Wright of KSW Social Media Management
Meet black woman entrepreneur and Sistahbiz member Kalea Sanders-Wright, owner and CEO of social media management agency KSW Social Media Management. Kalea started her agency in 2018 but really found success during the pandemic. She made the decision to become a full-time entrepreneur in November 2020 and has since been able to scale her social…
Read MoreBlack Women Leading the Way in Equity and Decolonization
At the height of one of the biggest racial justice movements of our time, Black women are boldly and unapologetically leading the important work of fighting for equity and social justice nationwide. Organizations globally are looking at their equity practices, examining the structures that perpetuate racial injustices and are rooted in patriarchism and colonization. They…
Read MoreBlack Women-Owned Virtual Assistant Companies
Sis, way too often, solopreneurs spread themselves too thin with “to-do” lists, deadlines, and milestones and end up getting nothing done because they are trying to do everything! Stop doing that. There is help out there. While we can’t help you clone yourself, we certainly have a suggestion on how you can extend yourself and…
Read More7 Black Women Web Designers
Does your website need a facelift, but you keep putting it off for later because there is always something else to be done? We know all too well how it goes, Sis! You have a list of things that need to be done, but between working on the business and working in the business, you…
Read MoreShe’s Unstoppable!
Congratulations to the Winners of the Unstoppable Business Grant! We received over 200 applications and selected these 30 winners to receive a $2500 grant, consulting sessions with a cash flow strategist, and a marketing session with a Sistahbiz coach. Check out these businesses and be sure to support them and #buyfromasistah! Adrienne Johnson, Brother…
Read MoreSistahbiz Spotlight on Kalilah Wright of Mess in a Bottle
We are really excited to shine this week’s Sistahbiz Spotlight on Black woman entrepreneur Kalilah Wright, founder and CEO of the expressive e-commerce brand MESS in a Bottle. Created in 2016 and now sold in Target stores, MESS in a Bottle is a line of t-shirts with powerful statements and messages, cleverly packaged in reusable…
Read MoreBlack Women Copywriters
Hiring a copywriter is more than just having a person who can put words together for your website or blog posts. When using the right strategies, copywriting helps a business’ core values and brand messaging to shine, increasing connection and engagement with current and potential customers. Every word on your website, in your marketing emails,…
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