Introduction In the first post, Entrepreneuring While Black: Here’s Our Situation, I indicated that while entrepreneurial startup activity is on the rise, Black entrepreneurs still face barriers their white counterparts do not. To that end, I want to continue the series offering fact-based recommendations and guidance in the hopes of making gainful advances that have measurable…

Introduction Let’s improve access for Black Entrepreneurs by making resources readily available along with revisiting vehicles that have a direct impact on capital availability. As a follow-up to my initial post, Entrepreneuring While Black: Here’s Our Situation, improved access should allow for 1) better informed, equipped and prepared entrepreneurs; and 2) increased capital availability opportunities for individuals seeking…

Introduction While entrepreneurial startup activity is on the rise, Black entrepreneurs still face barriers their white counterparts don’t. Despite this, Black entrepreneurs make powerful contributions to the U.S. economy: According to the National Minority Supplier Development Council, minority businesses produce more than $400 billion in annual revenue and actively employ more than 2.2 million people,…