Over the past year, 2016, we have seen many older R&B artists take advantage of tech and direct to consumer incentives to keep their brands going and to garner revenue in what would otherwise be a dead career. Diddy's reunion tour, as well as groups like New Edition and BBD are nothing less than genius in an industry that has largely eliminated airplay and current influence over their fanbase. [...]

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Discover Lena Waithe's entrepreneurial journey in entertainment. From Emmy-winning writer to producer and advocate, explore her impact on TV, film, and representation.

Great Business Management Congratulations, entrepreneur….you've made it through another year of doing business. There is always room to improve, and my golden rule is, "If a client is not coming back for more services from you, you are doing something wrong." Too many times, we are living in the business moment and looking for instant financial gratification instead of building a great relationship with a client(s). There are ways you can improve your services that you may be overlooking. [...]

Caress Dreams to Reality Fund Applications Are Now Live and Seeking To Provide Diverse Founders With the Education and Resources Needed To Take Their Dreams to the Next Level As the founding partner of IFundWomen of Color, Caress invested $1,000,000 over the past two years to fund, support, and elevate women of color entrepreneurs and small business owners, giving them access to the education, tools, resources, and funding they need to take their dreams to the next level. [...]

As black entrepreneurs, especially BLACK black entrepreneurs we are a unique group of people who are often very misunderstood. People think we sit around and make a ton of money and do nothing but live a life of luxury. While most of us, who are successful, would not have it any other way, it is rare that we get to reap the benefits of our hard work because we often become addicted and married to our businesses and it is not always easy when you have TOO much control. [...]

Please Banerghatta National Park During a recent trip, I was helping a relative who is in need get a bus pass. It's been many years since I've had to get a bus pass myself so I was not familiar with the process. While we were standing there, I was completely unaware that we were being watched. I was explaining to my relative that I didn't really know what I was doing. The cost of the bus pass was $25, all I had was a $20 bill and a $10. [...]

Discover how Allbirds revolutionized footwear with sustainable materials and minimalist design, transforming eco-friendly shoes into a global fashion phenomenon.

Dame Dash may not be the most loved entrepreneur, but he does spit facts. On a new episode of Fox Sport's Club Shay Shay, Shannon Sharpe and Dame Dash covered various topics from Dash's childhood, his success in the industry, and his feelings on Kanye West and Kevin Hart's accolades. As an outspoken entrepreneur, he gave what most people expected: his raw, insightful, and honest thoughts on the music industry. Many respond to death through the normal grieving process: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. [...]