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8 Powerful Black Women Thriving Against All Odds
Black women are often underrepresented in positions of power and authority in the mainstream media. While there are certainly notable...

Frantzces Lys
Feb 4, 20214 min read
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Kendra From Janet & Jo: Passion And Purpose Over Profit
Kendra is a nail polish lover. Even as a young child, she would play with nail polish, creating nail polish covers, and painting designs...

Frantzces Lys
Jan 30, 20218 min read
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BGV Founders Reveal Their Top Six Skill Sets To Succeed In Business
Photo by Emmy E from Pexels If you want to rule your business, then familiarize yourself with the skill sets that entrepreneurs need to...

Frantzces Lys
Jan 21, 20213 min read
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3 Things to Consider Before Taking On Debt
Photo by Godisable Jacob from Pexels As the economy recovers from harm caused by the pandemic, you may be thinking about taking on debt...
Maria Valdez Haubrich
Jan 19, 20213 min read
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7 Inspirational MLK Quotes On Leadership & Business
Photo by Unseen Histories on Unsplash Martin Luther King, Jr. is legendary for being the leader of the American civil rights movement,...

Frantzces Lys
Jan 18, 20214 min read
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5 Easy Ways to Manage Debt
Photo by Kelly Fournier on Unsplash Does it feel like you’re drowning in debt? It can be challenging to pay down your credit card and...
Aysia Morton
Jan 14, 20213 min read
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BGV x NIKE Partnership Announcement
Originally posted on NIKE News Black Girl Ventures is honored and grateful for this partnership with NIKE. This partnership will allow...

Frantzces Lys
Jan 9, 20211 min read
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3 Ways to Save Money Every Month
Photo by Joslyn Pickens from Pexels Between bills, food, and transportation, recurring expenses can add up quickly. It's easy to lose...
Aysia Morton
Jan 8, 20214 min read
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Looking Ahead Towards The Future: What's In Store For BGV
Twenty-twenty tested Black-owned businesses. An economic recession caused many companies to do their best to remain afloat and even fight...

Frantzces Lys
Jan 7, 20213 min read
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Enough Is Enough: 4 Toxic Patterns To Leave Behind In 2020
Photo by nappy from Pexels 2020 was an unpredictable year for all of us. There was no blueprint for the number of changes and...

Frantzces Lys
Jan 5, 20213 min read
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Judith From A Man's Cave: Men Deserve To Be Pampered Too
Many beauty products are available for women; you can find anything from organic hand cream to cotton pads and even small shelves stocked...

Frantzces Lys
Dec 30, 20209 min read
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Do You Know How To Get Your Business Credit Report?
Photo by Renata Pereira de Souza on Unsplash Your business credit report and business credit score are essential to the financial health...

BGV
Dec 30, 20202 min read
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4 Tips On How To Move Through Personal Finance Shame
To my shame, my brother purchased my airline ticket. I thought, "What is happening? I graduated with an accounting degree from one of the...
Linda Karressy
Dec 29, 20202 min read
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7 Black Women On The Rise That Needs Your Full Attention
Photo by Nsey Benajah on Unsplash In the business and entrepreneurship world, few women are known for their revolutionary efforts and...

Frantzces Lys
Dec 28, 20203 min read
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What’s In A Business Credit Report? Identifying The Top 11 Items
What information is included in a business credit report? Just like people, businesses have credit reports. If you own a business, your...

BGV
Dec 23, 20203 min read
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New York City Came With The Votes: Congrats To The Winners
Benewaa Owusu - 1st Place Winner Benewaa Owusu is a lover of makeup and skincare. However, after she underwent a lumpectomy in 2019, she...

Frantzces Lys
Dec 22, 20203 min read
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4 Easy To Understand Ways To Establish Your Business Credit Report
How do you establish a business credit report? A business credit report is an essential tool that can help you secure financing for your...

BGV
Dec 18, 20202 min read
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Business Advice from 13 Entrepreneurs of BGV Connect to Take you into 2021
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels When you're starting out as an entrepreneur, there's often no mentors, no words of advice that you...

Frantzces Lys
Dec 17, 20204 min read
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Business Credit Reports: A Summarized Guide For Small Business Owners
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels What is a business credit report? A business credit report, similar to a personal credit report,...

BGV
Dec 16, 20202 min read
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Kiara Quick of Fashion Mermaid: "I Felt Like COVID Ruined Everything"
The fashion industry is another industry that has been hit hard during COVID. Many founders in this space could not connect with their...

Frantzces Lys
Dec 14, 20204 min read
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