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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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April Founder of 2Score Fitness: Championing Body Positivity For Women Of All Shapes & Sizes
April Shannon didn't set out to create a business. In fact, she says 2Score made her in the process. She joined a company on her weight...
Frantzces Lys
Mar 28, 20229 min read
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5 Tips For Making A Hybrid Office Work
The traditional office is no longer the only option for businesses. More and more businesses are adopting hybrid offices, which offer...

Akanshha Agrawal
Mar 23, 20223 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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Sherronda Founder of Defense Tea: To Much Is Given Much Is Required
It's no secret that significant health-related conditions like heart disease, cancer, stroke, etc., hit the Black community harder than...
Frantzces Lys
Mar 21, 20228 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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Symphony Founder of Lotus Flower Om: Caring For Yourself Is The Ultimate Luxury
As a Reiki practitioner and yogi, Symphony Lyricist understood the power behind mindfully caring for the body. Essential oils were used...
Frantzces Lys
Feb 23, 20227 min read
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5 Lead Generation Strategies To Get New Clients With Little Upfront Costs
Creating a flow of clients for your business is one of the biggest challenges that every company struggles with. To sustain sales, you...

Akanshha Agrawal
Feb 17, 20223 min read
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Lia Founder of UNLIT: Don't Dim Your Light Or Your Voice, Go After Your Idea
About 85% of consumers in the US use energy drinks to boost their energy. Lia Lee was one of those consumers. She found herself drowning...
Frantzces Lys
Feb 15, 20229 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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Paris Founder of Picky Eaterz: Success Is Living In Your Purpose
Paris Rollins watched her family struggle with health crises such as cancer and diabetes. The further she dove into researching these...
Frantzces Lys
Feb 7, 20228 min read
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7 Ways Black & Brown Women Can Practice Self-Care During Moments Of Inequity
Being a Black or Brown woman comes with its own set of challenges, but being a Black and Brown woman entrepreneur can sometimes feel like...
Frantzces Lys
Feb 3, 20225 min read
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Rozalynn & Gabby Founders of GaBBy Bows: I Didn't Know It Would Go This Far
GaBBy Bows began as a bi-weekly trip to the beauty store. Rozalynn would buy barrettes for her daughter, but the barrettes weren't saying...
Frantzces Lys
Jan 31, 20229 min read
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3 Setbacks To Building An Emergency Fund And How To Overcome Them
Life is full of uncertainties, and you may need an emergency fund to get going when things go south. An emergency fund is any money you...

Adeola Ojierenem
Jan 27, 20223 min read
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5 Underrated Strategies To Keep Customers Coming Back—Even If They Already Bought From You
When it comes to finding a new customer versus having a repeat customer, the latter is better for your business. As per a study conducted...

Akanshha Agrawal
Jan 21, 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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HBCU Student Visionaries Wanted For BGV NextGen Program Partnered w/NBA
Black Girl Ventures and NBA are coming together to support HBCU entrepreneurs through our BGV NextGen Program. Black and Brown women...
Frantzces Lys
Jan 6, 20222 min read
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