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Overcoming Obstacles as a Young Black Entrepreneur

African Americans have made significant contributions to the business landscape globally. Unfortunately, the road to success for black entrepreneurs has several obstacles. While the number of black-owned businesses has increased, black entrepreneurs should contend with very tough barriers. For instance, even though funding is a standard challenge for small businesses,…...

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Encouraging Diversity and Equity in Your Company’s Leadership

Despite the constant calls for diversity and equity in companies, it is unfortunate that most companies, including those offering financial services and insurance, are still behind in their representation. Studies by McKinsey & Company show that Black professionals in senior managerial positions only make up 4% of the workforce. Given…...

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