Town HallInc. Video Staff How Black Business Owners Can Seize Opportunities in a CrisisA panel of Black entrepreneurs discussed the how-to's of putting together the strategy, network, and funding to emerge stronger.
Diverse in BusinessSophie Downes Watch: How Black Business Leaders Can Prepare to Meet Future ChallengesA panel of experts discussed the opportunities for Black entrepreneurs in a post-pandemic world.
Minorities in Business Gabrielle Bienasz A Key Piece of the Infrastructure Bill Aims to Help Minority-Owned BusinessesThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which passed the House of Representatives Friday, will finally codify the Minority Business Development Agency.
Minorities in Business Gabrielle Bienasz After Decades, the Minority Business Development Agency Could Finally Become PermanentA bipartisan group of senators added an amendment to the infrastructure bill to codify the MBDA, which helps minority entrepreneurs get access to capital and government contracts.
Featured VideosInc. Video Staff02:18 Why Tristan Walker Believes Lived Experience is Vital for FoundersTristan Walker, founder and CEO of Walker & Company Brands, explains how lived experience is an incredibly valuable asset that helps founders create indispensable businesses.
Big Heroes of Small BusinessTeneshia Carr Her Childhood Was Steeped in Black Activism. As an Entrepreneur, She Seeks to Support Women of ColorWilma Mae Basta seeks to make change through DRK Beauty, her digital community for women of color. Her new initiative organizes clinicians to donate their time for those most in need.
LeadLindsay Blakely The Co-Founder of This Beloved L.A. Bookstore Reflects on Being Black and a Business Owner in the U.S.James Fugate has run the Black author-focused Eso Won Books since 1990, and he's never seen a sales surge like the one he's experiencing now.
Big Heroes of Small BusinessMatt Haber Black-Owned Breweries Are Few and Far Between. These Founders Are Helping Change ThatCrowns & Hops grew out of a simple idea: 'Black People Love Beer.' Now the company is supporting other diverse brewers with $100,000 in grants.
Your Next MoveMatt Haber Why Social Media Attacks Were 'a Beautiful Experience' for the Honey Pot CompanyWhen the natural feminine care product company found itself targeted by trolls, the co-founder and CEO did something unexpected: She kept quiet.
Diverse in BusinessElizabeth Gore What Black Business Owners Need Most Right Now, According to Black Business OwnersNew data tells us what Black entrepreneurs need. Here are a few things you can do to support them.
SafeguardsBrit Morse The PPP Failed Minority-Led Businesses. 3 Ideas for What Could Work InsteadWith the Paycheck Protection Program over, it's clear that minority-led businesses needed more, and potentially different, help.
Inc. 5000Kevin J. Ryan How to Hire--and Retain--a Diverse TeamIt's about much more than just finding prospective employees.
GrowGabrielle Bienasz Black-Owned Companies Are Managing a Surge in DemandIn the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, some Black-owned businesses are scrambling to address an increase in sales.
Cash FlowKimberly Weisul The Essential Funding Guide for Entrepreneurs of ColorVenture capitalists have voiced their support for Black founders since the killing of George Floyd. These investment firms--and some grantmaking institutions--are walking the walk.
Startup LifeSophia Ononye-Onyia Behind the Achievements and Accolades: A Nigerian American Female Entrepreneur Fights a Private BattleOutdated social norms make it hard for women seeking to forge their own paths in the business world.
Inc. 5000Cameron Albert-Deitch His First Startup Focused on Faith. Now, He's Reinvesting in Black AmericaFormer college basketball star Lanny Smith's latest apparel startup rests on an ambitious concept: Don't ask for a seat at the table--build your own table.
SafeguardsNatalie Nixon Why Now Is the Right Time for Creativity, Collaboration, and ServiceDays of uncertainty are perfect for inventive thinking, working together, and customer obsession.
StartupBrit Morse A Black Wellness Entrepreneur Reflects on the Strain of Leading Her Team in a Time of Anger and GriefAfter having to restage her new business because of Covid, a founder carries the emotional weight of being 'always on' while processing her personal feelings.