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for founders [WATCH] Here's how this HBCU alum went from working in corporate at Revlon to selling his own products in Ulta Collectively, Black men and women spend billions of dollars on their hair and skin each year. In 2017, Black consumers captured 86 percent of the ethnic beauty market - accounting
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for founders The CEO of Slidebean on mistakes made after raising startup funding In the media you'll see plenty of articles celebrating founders who have raised money from VCs, but can we talk about what happens next? For example, what are
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career development What is an EVP and why do you need one as a business owner? Ensure success as a business owner by creating an EVP. In this article, learn what an EVP is and how to develop one for your company.
for founders Marketing 101 for startup founders and small business owners So you're thinking about starting a business or you just launched one and you are ready to start bringing in customers and money. But before you get too
for founders We're just like Issa - still trying to figure it out Insecure is back, and Issa is *still* trying to figure everything out. Here are the top biz takeaways from episode 1 and the new entrepreneur Issa.
for founders How to find angel investors for your startup If you’re looking for funding to take your startup idea to the next level, seeking angel investors can be game-changing for you. An angel investor is a wealthy person
for founders How to pitch brands for partnerships with Travis Montaque of Holler As a startup founder, finding a brand to partner with can help you bring in revenue, validate your idea, build credibility, and get traction. However, when pitching for partners, a