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Success Profiles
Showcasing a wide range of successful multi-cultural entrepreneurs and
award-winning
products in 7 different categories. Start your
entrepreneurial journey here, and venture into CDC’s virtual
workshop. On
each unique website you’ll see examples of company
branding,
mission statements, marketing and more.
Supply Chain Management
Edgar L. Smith, Jr.,
WorldPac Paper –
. “Currently
CEO of The World
Packaging Company,
LLC. Over 20 years of solid sales and marketing
experience with
Fortune 500 Companies. Specifically, thirteen ... "
Business / Financial Management
Alex Alvarez, Business Management Services,
LLC
"From getting the
bills paid, to collecting what is owed, to
daily banking, to monthly
reports to taxes, budgets and overall
business planning.."
Technology / Consulting / e-Business
Mike Backers, Ordovician
“Ordovician
focuses on vertical markets where information and
communication
security and availability are mission critical
to the
success…”
Black
History Internet Radio Station
"Jimmy McJamerson, PhD of Grambling, LA has just started an internet
radio station, PSC 107.9,
a part of the PSC
family in the web hosting
business.
Our programs consist of R&B, Jazz, Black Poetry, famous
quotes by African
Americans,
Historical Black Facts, Interviews with
Outstanding/Emerging African
Americans and commentary on important
issues . . ."
Radish telecommunications company
"Dr. Theresa Szczurek, started her career as an engineer at Bell Labs
and
then went on to start a very successful telecommunications
company.
After that she
wrote a book entitled, "Pursuit
of Passionate
Purpose" that describes
an approach for finding your purpose in life and
following it with
passion. Since then, she has been speaking to
companies and
organizations and
helping businesses attain a high level
of success. You can
also visit her blog,
www.radishsprouts.typepad.com,
to see many
articles on entrepreneurship, growing a business, balancing
work and
life,finding a purpose and more."
JobsDirectUSA.com
" After losing his job in
late 2008, Carlos Gil turned to on-line networking
where
he discovered his calling to help others find jobs. Shortly thereafter
Gil
launched JobsDirectUSA.com, a US-based online job board, as a
resource for job seekers to find jobs and connect with the companies
and...”
Marketing & Public Relations
Crystal L. Kendrick of the Voice of Your Customer
Fashion and Design
a.
Nicholas
Paddock, Nicholas Gallery
b. Diverse
Images
Diversity At
Its Best; When Looking & Feeling Good Become
Effortless!
Event Planning
a.
Color of Love e-Newsletter
"The
Color of Love Bridal Expo will be an amazing day for brides to
plan and shop with area
businesses that provide wedding services and
products. The event will
feature an Exhibit Hall, a Hair Show
produced by Mazuma
Hair Salon, a Fashion show produced by
England's Elegant
Attire along with cultural and traditional wedding
offerings to help create
a meaningful and memorable nuptial experience.
The
Color of Love Bridal Expo is presented by
Macy's.
For more Information on
Event Planning email Raye Kimberlin at
rayekimberlin@thecoloroflove.net
b.
Chez
Montier
Chez Montier’s owner, Juan H. Montier III is an architect turned gourmet
chef, whose award-winning designs for
food, flora and décor have been
recognized by the nation’s elite as
boldly exquisite and fiercely fresh!
Currently, he is launching his own
Lifestyle Show for the Food Network on
cable TV. Juan says, “Through sharing
my passion for food and design, I
will
empower the world to live and eat well. My friends, family, clients and . . .”
c.
How to Start an Event Planning Service
"Put your party experience to good use by planning, designing and throwing
events for private and corporate
clients."
For more on the event planning
business click the links below:
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Target Market
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Startup Costs
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Operations
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Income & Billing
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Marketing and Resources
African American Chamber of
Commerce
“To establish, cultivate and
strengthen consumer and business relationships; provide access
to…”
SCOMBC (South Central Ohio
Minority Business Council)
"Formed in 1999, SCOMBC has
over 30 years of combined experience in assisting in the
development of mutually beneficial relationships between
minority-owned businesses and corporations."
Small
Business Administration (SBA): Women Entrepreneurship
“The Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO) assists women
achieve their dreams and improve their communities by…..”
National Business Women’s Council: Key facts on women business ownership
“The number of women-owned businesses continues to grow at twice the
rate of….”
Count Me In: Women
Entrepreneurs
“Our mission is to promote economic independence and the growth of
women owned…”
Center for Entrepreneurship
Education & Research
“The
E-Center’s main mission is to “…remove barriers and create gateways,” for
all entrepreneurs – especially student entrepreneurs. E-Center programs and
initiatives including its Small Business Director’s Center (SBDC), Small
Business Institute®, and . . .”
5th
Annual UC Spirit of Enterprise Business Plan Competition, February 26 -
27
Business
Courier
“The site features online
commercial real estate listings, a special focus on business women…...”
Inc.com:
The Daily Resources for Entrepreneur
“Inc.com, the website for Inc.
magazine, delivers advice, tools, and services, to help business
owners and CEOs start, run, and….”
Cincy
Business Magazine
“The magazine for business professionals”
Entrepreneur. COM
“Free Tools &
Services for Your Business: Welcome to Entrepreneur Assist, a
collection of . . .”
Cincinnati
Business Incubator (CBI)
“We’re a dynamic, self-empowering organization created to
help people help themselves, specifically if . . .”
Microsoft Dynamics, financial software (watch the video!)
"Microsoft Dynamics' solutions
automate and streamline financial, customer relationship, and supply chain
processes in a way that can help you drive business success..."
BusinessKnowHow.com
"Business Know-How is known for
providing practical information tools and resources for starting, growing
and managing small and home-based businesses...."
1. Exploring Careers in Business ownership
a. Pros & Cons of Buying a Business
b. Reasons for buying a Franchise
2.
Top Businesses & fastest growing industries
a. Top
10 New Franchises
c. Top 50 Fastest Growing Industries
d. How
are Franchisees Dealing?
"
The economy has many businesses in a slump. We spoke with
several franchisees to see how they’re overcoming obstacles."
3. Partnerships & Legal Relationships
b. Handling the Legal Aspects of Owning a Small business
4. Startups & Business Planning
a. How to start a Small Business
b. Time Management Tips - Kristine Geimure
c. A Standard Business Plan outline
d. Why Some Small Businesses fail
e. Business Model Design and Innovation
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