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The Ultimate Guide to Creating an Exit Strategy for Your Business
Founders spend most of their time developing growth strategies, acquiring new clients, managing staff, and other day-to-day operations of...

Evah Kungu
Feb 15, 20235 min read
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5 Things You Can Do To Honor Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Black Americans. As we reflect on the triumphs of...
Frantzces Lys
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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2 Simplified Ways To Boost Productivity for 2023
Are you fully prepared for Q1? Yes, it's already started, but not everyone is prepared beforehand, and honestly, it's still possible to...

Tiff Arnold
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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7 Powerful Ways To Evaluate Your Staff for Optimal Growth
Optimal growth is a dream that every founder and business owner dare to achieve. You grow slowly when you need to and grow fast when you...

Mfonobong Uyah
Jan 23, 20234 min read
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How to Get Back to Work After the Holidays: 7 Tips
We've all heard the saying, "January is the new February." With the New Year fresh on our heels and families having just departed after...
Frantzces Lys
Jan 11, 20234 min read
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BGV Holiday Gift Guide: 27 Entrepreneurs that You Can Support this Season
It's that time of year again…'tis the season to shop! With a busy holiday schedule, you might be wondering where to shop for your gifts....
Frantzces Lys
Dec 24, 20227 min read
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7 Little Ways To Bring the Holiday Season to Your Business
Is creating a holiday environment at the office top of mind, such as setting a holiday tone and celebrating the end of the year? The...

Mfonobong Uyah
Dec 19, 20224 min read
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8 Essential Activities to Add to Your End Of Year Checklist
As 2022 ends, it's natural to start thinking about how you've spent the last year. If you were as busy as we were at Black Girl Ventures,...

Mfonobong Uyah
Dec 1, 20224 min read
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Here Are 4 Ways To Incorporate Giving Tuesday Into Your Campaign
Giving Tuesday is a day set aside to give back to communities. It's a global movement powered by generosity. This is when nonprofits,...

Evah Kungu
Nov 7, 20223 min read
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6 Latest Startup Trends For 2023 That Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Do you have a pulse on the market trends that could impact your business? If your answer to this question is no, your business might be...

Mfonobong Uyah
Nov 1, 20225 min read
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10 Black Women-Owned Businesses to Spice Up Your Fall Season
There's a lot to love about fall: hot apple cider, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice – the smells and flavors we associate with the time...
Frantzces Lys
Oct 13, 20224 min read
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Meet 5 Incredible Latina Entrepreneurs Leaving Their Mark On The Startup Ecosystem
The story of Latina entrepreneurs is not just one of diversity but growing opportunity and promise. By joining forces and connecting...
Frantzces Lys
Sep 27, 20226 min read
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What Is Web 3.0: 7 Ways It Will Impact Small Businesses
There's a lot of hype around Web 3.0 (also referred to as Web 3) right now. It is being touted as the biggest thing since sliced bread,...

Evah Kungu
Sep 19, 20224 min read
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Pitch Season: 4 Ways You Can Show Up For Black And Brown Women Entrepreneurs
Black and Brown women entrepreneurs are making strides in their industries with their startups. They're starting to get recognized for...
Frantzces Lys
Sep 13, 20222 min read
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9 Tips to Recession Proof Your Small Business
Every small business faces risks when the economy takes a dive. However, history teaches us that small businesses can survive and even...
Frantzces Lys
Sep 8, 20224 min read
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How To Get Certified As A Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Every minority small business owner in the United States should take advantage of the opportunity for certification the U.S. government...
Frantzces Lys
Aug 26, 20224 min read
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When Opportunity Knocks You Down: How to Move Through a Business Challenge Effectively
The world of business is full of challenges. Many companies that have reached the top have done so by knowing how to overcome adversity....

Samonee K.
Aug 12, 20225 min read
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9 Relationship Skills Every Entrepreneur Must Have
When you begin to build a business, you'll find that your relationships with others are crucial to your success. Healthy...
Frantzces Lys
Jul 21, 20225 min read
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7 Steps To Evaluating Product-Market Fit For Your Startup
The concept of product-market fit is thrown around by judges in pitch competitions, entrepreneurs, and the media. Product-market fit is a...
Frantzces Lys
Jul 12, 20225 min read
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4 Black Women Who Changed The Business Game During The Pandemic
The pandemic hit every single business hard. By the end of 2020, up to 60% of businesses in the U.S. had permanently closed. Black-owned...

Evah Kungu
Jul 5, 20224 min read
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