Next Time You Think the Cards Are Stacked Against You, Think of Sarah Breedlove
The following is reprinted from “Platform: The Art and Science of Personal Branding” Copyright (c) 2019 by Cynthia…
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Minority, Women Entrepreneurs Find More Opportunity in Franchise World
Barbara Brixton believed she had two strikes against her as she planned her business career: She is a…
15 Grant Programs for Minority and Women Business Owners
Grant programs offering free money are hard to come by, which is why entrepreneurs frequently end up applying…
Life of Purpose: Detroit’s Monica Wheat Strengthens Startup Ecosystem with Equality and Inclusion
A strategist, educator and venture developer, Southfield native Monica Wheat has dedicated her career to venture capital, but what…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Huntington Bank Announces Major Financing Initiative to Detroit Region (Episode 242)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses Huntington Bank’s $1 billion commitment to minority-owned businesses in Detroit and Wayne…
Why Investing in Minority-Owned Startups is Key to Unlocking Innovation
Despite being a critical force in the future of the U.S. economy, people of color are disproportionately hurt…
Grant Program Announced for Black Women-Owned Businesses in Detroit (and How to Maximize Your Chances of Securing Relief)
Small businesses make up an astounding 99.6% of Michigan businesses and 49% of the state’s employees—that’s 1.9 million…
Third Shift Entrepreneur: Keep Your Day Job, Build Your Dream Job
The following is excerpted from Todd Connor’s book, “Third Shift Entrepreneur,” published by Wiley, released in September 2020. Find…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Minority-Owned Businesses Hit Hardest by Pandemic (Episode 96)
As we reported on yesterday’s Business Beat, concern over a potential secondary wave of closures is high among…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: TCF Bank Announces $1 Billion Loan Program (Episode 89)
Yesterday afternoon, TCF Bank unveiled its $1 billion loan commitment for minority- and women-owned small businesses. This announcement…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: John Gallagher Offers Key Takeaways from Day 1 of Detroit Startup Week (Episode 79)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares insights from John Gallagher, former Detroit Free Press columnist and…
How Hispanic Entrepreneurs are Making an Impact in the Startup Community
As of 2018, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce reported that about 4.4 million Latino-owned businesses in the…
What Diverse Founders Must Do to Combat Funding Bias
It is no secret that the funding world has a diversity issue. As an industry, a recent analysis…