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5 Elements Of A Thriving Black Ecosystem

Black people have long been cut off from creating, maintaining, and sustaining generational wealth and participating in America's...

Business

Frantzces Lys

Feb 17, 20215 min read

Investing Checklist: Are You Ready to Invest?

The thought of investing your money to earn potentially big returns over time can be exciting. Before you get started, it’s important to...

Financial Empowerment

Allison Martin

Feb 12, 20213 min read

5 Hurdles Women Face In Equity Ownership (With Solutions)

Reaching a high salary in the workplace is an admirable achievement, but what has an economic ripple effect in employees' lives are...

Business

Frantzces Lys

Feb 11, 20213 min read

BGV Celebrates History While Also Embracing The Future

Black History Month serves as a reminder of the important achievements and exploits of Black people in America over the centuries. It’s...

BGV Updates

Frantzces Lys

Feb 10, 20213 min read

4 Steps To Boosting Your Credit Before Applying For A Loan

Do you plan to apply for a loan soon? Take some time to improve your credit first to increase your chances of getting approved. A higher...

Financial Empowerment

Allison Martin

Feb 5, 20213 min read

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...

Business

Frantzces Lys

Feb 4, 20214 min read

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...

Features

Frantzces Lys

Jan 29, 20218 min read

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...

Business

Frantzces Lys

Jan 21, 20213 min read

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...

Financial Empowerment

Maria Valdez Haubrich

Jan 19, 20213 min read

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,...

Business

Frantzces Lys

Jan 18, 20214 min read

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...

Financial Empowerment

Aysia Morton

Jan 14, 20213 min read

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...

BGV Updates

Frantzces Lys

Jan 9, 20211 min read

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...

Financial Empowerment

Aysia Morton

Jan 8, 20214 min read

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

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...

Wellness

Frantzces Lys

Jan 5, 20213 min read

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...

Features

Frantzces Lys

Dec 30, 20209 min read

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

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...

Financial Empowerment

Linda Karressy

Dec 29, 20202 min read

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

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...

Financial Empowerment

BGV

Dec 23, 20203 min read