I've been working from home now for many years, and I have learned the hard way how to be the most efficient, save the most money, and get the most accomplished, and I'm going to share that with you so that you can save time and money and be more productive in your daily work. Some of these things may work for you when working from home, and some may not but read all of them to see where you're weak and strong. Have a schedule Map out a schedule you adhere to each week of what you plan [...]

Everyone that I associate with is an black entrepreneur. BUT only 2 of them are TRUE black entrepreneurs. You may ask what a true black entrepreneur is, it is someone who is not afraid to grow and to take his or her experience and expand on his or her knowledge. What is that you can do? I can use myself as an example. One of my recent college classes was Speech. One of those classes that are required before you can move into your major. [...]

Several years ago, I was wondering the halls at a music industry event. I walked past a bunch of empty rooms and was stunned to see an industry legend in one of the rooms by herself accessing the room. Sylvia Rhone was about to leave and I had never met her and here was my chance to introduce myself. I introduced myself then told her about my (then) new business (Radio Facts) and how I wanted to grow. She listened intently as I went on and one and then said something to me that I will never forget. [...]

I have always been very adamant about the direction, goals and focus of my...

Over the years, I have learned very valuable lessons about doing business. I pay great attention to what I hear and the advice that I get from successful industry people and I understand the rules to succeed. Below are some of the common things I have heard my clients point out when it comes to what turns them off the most when doing business and what will make them not support someone. Sense of Entitlement Never treat a client like they are obligated to support you. [...]

Use Your Job Like College This is an excerpt from my new book "Mind Your Own Damn business" a guide for Minority Entrepreneurs. I will be released in ebook form in the next two weeks.  "When I worked for a music industry magazine called Urban Network, there was a LOT of infighting, power struggles, dirty politics and negativity going on. Mostly caused by outsiders who didn't even work there but were allowed to hang around the offices. [...]

Everyone that I associate with is an entrepreneur. BUT only 2 of them are...