Leveraging Farmers’ Markets and Small Trade Shows for Business Growth
In the ever-changing business landscape, the potential for growth is abundant if you know where to look. Farmers' markets and small trade shows can be excellent venues for promoting and…
7 Ways To Survive When College Students Go Home
As a small business owner, I understand the unique challenges that college breaks pose for businesses like ours, heavily reliant on the vibrant energy and spending power of college students.…
Sugga Shaii’s Sweets Ribbon Cutting
Celebrating Local Entrepreneurship and Sweet Delights Urbana, IL - The Champaign County Black Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the grand opening of Sugga Shaii's Sweets, a new and…
Navigating the Debt Ceiling Conversation: Implications for Black Businesses
Introduction: As we delve into the intricacies of the debt ceiling conversation, it is imperative to shed light on the potential impact it may have on black-owned businesses. Historically burdened…
So You Want To Take Out A Loan
What Business Owners Should Consider Before Taking Out a Loan As a business owner, taking out a loan can be a tempting solution for financing your business. However, before you…
Solutions to growing home based businesses
As a business owner myself, I understand the unique challenges that come with growing a home-based business. Despite the advantages of convenience and flexibility, there are still obstacles that we…
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Businesses Using Chat GPT
As an AI language model, Chat GPT offers various advantages to businesses that choose to use it for their operations. However, there are also some potential disadvantages that companies should…
The Importance of Lobby Day
Black businesses lobbying is important for several reasons: 1. Advocating for policies that benefit Black businesses: Black businesses face unique challenges, such as access to capital and discriminatory practices, that…
Why Filing Business Taxes is Important to Your Business.
You have probably never imagined that filling taxes help a business grow in any way. To most people, filing business taxes is nothing but an obligation that is more of…
What’s the Deal With Pre-Orders?
How pre-orders can help small businesses grow You have probably heard of the term “pre-order” as writers, information technology companies, and other companies that have a considerable following from customers…
Should the GIG Economy Shift to an Employee Based Model?
By definition, to engage in a GIG is to engage in a short term relationship with an independent contractor. Perhaps, it's a ride through services such as LYFT or UBER.…