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7 Businesses To Check Out During Pride Month
The phrase vote with your wallet is crucial in supporting marginalized communities. During pride month, every other business tries to...

Evah Kungu
Jun 24, 20224 min read
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Rainbow Washing: How to Spot It & 3 Ways You Can Avoid It
There is a form of corporate trickery used by businesses worldwide called rainbow washing. Rainbow washing is a term used to describe the...

Akanshha Agrawal
Jun 21, 20224 min read
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5 Crucial Ways To Promote LGBTQIA Inclusivity In The Workplace
Organizations that embrace inclusivity and diversity report higher revenues, profits, and employee satisfaction rates; therefore, it's...

Evah Kungu
Jun 20, 20224 min read
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3 Ways To Drive Sales With Press Coverage
When you get good press coverage for your company, you suddenly notice a higher interest in your business. Your brand is gaining...

Akanshha Agrawal
May 10, 20223 min read
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Mother's Day Edition: How Mompreneurs Balance Motherhood With Growing A Business
Being a mom and being an entrepreneur are two tasks that seem to be impossible to juggle. There are no timeouts in entrepreneurship, and...
Frantzces Lys
May 9, 20227 min read
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Cryptocurrency: 5 Reasons Small Businesses (Might) Consider Using Bitcoin
There has been a lot of volatility in the Bitcoin world. Prices of coins have gone up and down in the previous years. Many businesses now...

Sam Dela Paz
May 4, 20223 min read
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5 Common Myths About Starting A Business That Is Holding You Back
Are you thinking about starting a business but unsure where to begin? You're not alone. Many people have the same questions and concerns...

Akanshha Agrawal
May 3, 20224 min read
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9 Tasks To Put Into A Virtual Assistant's Hands
You've already heard about the numerous benefits of outsourcing your business to a virtual assistant. You can now focus on what's most...

Sam Dela Paz
Apr 20, 20223 min read
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Don't Get Left Behind: 9 Ways To Strategically Innovate Your Brand
Starting a business in a saturated market can be challenging. Innovation is necessary, but it can be pretty tricky. Some entrepreneurs...

Sam Dela Paz
Apr 4, 20224 min read
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6 Strategies You Must Know About Business Valuation
Entrepreneurs spend a significant amount of time and energy improving the value of their businesses by developing goals and growth plans....

Sam Dela Paz
Apr 1, 20224 min read
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Women's History Month: 9 BGV Alumni Thriving in Business
This March, we're celebrating Women's History by highlighting 9 remarkable Black Girl Ventures alumni doing extraordinary things in their...
Frantzces Lys
Mar 22, 20225 min read
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6 Common Mistakes That New Entrepreneurs Make (And How To Avoid Them)
As a new entrepreneur, you wear multiple hats and handle everything that comes your way. Launching your business is challenging, but...

Akanshha Agrawal
Mar 17, 20224 min read
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6 Black Women Entrepreneurs Making Their Mark In History
Women are more visible than ever, and Women's History Month continues that momentum. This is an occasion to celebrate and reflect on how...
Frantzces Lys
Mar 8, 20225 min read
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4 Proven Reasons Why Ecosystems Matter To Building Sustainable Businesses
Building a sustainable business is not a one-person job. It requires collaboration and achievement from private and public sectors in...

Evah Kungu
Feb 14, 20224 min read
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Black History Month: 6 Ways to Support Black Women-Owned Business
Black women are doing incredible work both locally and nationally, but they often get overshadowed by the work of their White...
Frantzces Lys
Feb 11, 20223 min read
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5 Bold Truths About Leadership Startup Founders Need To Know
For an entrepreneur in a startup, leading a pack of enthusiastic professionals is like concretizing the base of a tall building—without a...

Aishwarya Dabhade
Jan 18, 20224 min read
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How To Create A Comprehensive Operating Budget For Your Business (That Makes You Money)
Running a business can be intense, especially as this involves a lot of operations, including purchases, sales, orders, invoicing,...

Adeola Ojierenem
Jan 6, 20224 min read
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10 Black & Brown Women-Led Companies To Watch In 2022
One of the most exciting parts of our work here at Black Girl Ventures is recognizing Black and Brown women entrepreneurs slaying in...
Frantzces Lys
Jan 4, 20228 min read
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5 Strategies To Grow Your Business Without Capital (With Multi-Million Dollar Examples)
Despite what entrepreneurs may think, every successful business was started from scratch by someone with a great idea and the desire to...

Akanshha Agrawal
Dec 21, 20214 min read
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7 Incredible Ways To Polish and Tighten Your Pitch
The ability to pitch one's business idea, product, or services effectively can lead to millions of dollars in funding. However, pitching...

Frantzces Lys
Nov 27, 20215 min read
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