YOUR SUCCESS MATTERS
1. Define Your Ideal Candidate Profile Create a clear picture of the skills, experience, and cultural fit you're looking for before starting the recruitment process. This helps target the right candidates from the start. 2. Implement a Robust Screening Process Use a...
Based on the search results, some key financial metrics service-based entrepreneurs should track to balance growth and profitability include: 1. Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC): This measures the average cost of acquiring a new customer, which is crucial for ensuring...
Based on the search results, some common mistakes service-based entrepreneurs make during rapid growth include: 1. Neglecting a Solid Foundation: Prioritizing growth over establishing a strong operational foundation, which can lead to instability and challenges as the...
by LAURA VARLEY. Committing to company DEI measures takes time and effort, so why should modern employees get involved? Diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, when correctly implemented, are more than just a box-ticking exercise. They are an...
by LAURA VARLEY. Committing to company DEI measures takes time and effort, so why should modern employees get involved? Diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, when correctly implemented, are more than just a box-ticking exercise. They are an...
By TARA BIUCHAN & DANI CARBARY. Tips for inclusive company parties this holiday season Employers focused on diversity, equity and inclusion should know that along with festivities and cheer in the coming months comes ample opportunity to practice inclusivity and...
1. Define Your Ideal Candidate Profile Create a clear picture of the skills, experience, and cultural fit you're looking for before starting the recruitment process. This helps target the right candidates from the start. 2. Implement a Robust Screening Process Use a...
1. Define Your Ideal Candidate Profile Create a clear picture of the skills, experience, and cultural fit you're looking for before starting the recruitment process. This helps target the right candidates from the start. 2. Implement a Robust Screening Process Use a...
Based on the search results, some key financial metrics service-based entrepreneurs should track to balance growth and profitability include: 1. Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC): This measures the average cost of acquiring a new customer, which is crucial for ensuring...
by LAURA VARLEY. Committing to company DEI measures takes time and effort, so why should modern employees get involved? Diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, when correctly implemented, are more than just a box-ticking exercise. They are an...
by ARACELI DOMINGUEZ. In this conversation, we speak with Angela Acosta, Founder and CEO of Morado. Angela began her career at Rappi working in various roles that ignited her passion for entrepreneurship and inspired her to start her own company. Two years ago, she...
Based on the search results, some key financial metrics service-based entrepreneurs should track to balance growth and profitability include: 1. Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC): This measures the average cost of acquiring a new customer, which is crucial for ensuring...
by STACY M. BROWN. In a recent appearance on Let It Be Known News, Professor Tonya M. Evans— an expert in fintech law at Penn State Dickinson Law and a prominent figure in digital asset strategy — discussed the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, particularly its...
by STACY M. BROWN. In a recent appearance on Let It Be Known News, Professor Tonya M. Evans— an expert in fintech law at Penn State Dickinson Law and a prominent figure in digital asset strategy — discussed the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, particularly its...
by JANNA HERRON. Something as simple as writing a will could help close the racial wealth gap. As it stands now, Black families are less likely to take this crucial estate planning step than white households. A will helps to preserve wealth — especially the home — as...
by STACY M. BROWN. In a recent appearance on Let It Be Known News, Professor Tonya M. Evans— an expert in fintech law at Penn State Dickinson Law and a prominent figure in digital asset strategy — discussed the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, particularly its...
by JANNA HERRON. Something as simple as writing a will could help close the racial wealth gap. As it stands now, Black families are less likely to take this crucial estate planning step than white households. A will helps to preserve wealth — especially the home — as...
by CYNTHIA PONG. A striking paradox emerges from a recent Pew Research Center study on leadership: 65% of Black adults and 66% of Asian adults have taken on leadership roles in their youth—significantly more than the general adult population (55%) and men (59%)....
1. Practice Active Listening Truly listen without interrupting, focusing entirely on understanding the speaker's perspective. Pay attention to body language, tone, and underlying emotions. Be fully present and avoid distractions. 2. Show Genuine Vulnerability Share...
by MOMAR G. BISAYA. Maria Torres-Springer, the recently appointed First Deputy Mayor of New York City, is a trailblazer whose Filipino heritage and personal experiences growing up have profoundly shaped her leadership capabilities. At a recent event sponsored by the...
1. Practice Active Listening Truly listen without interrupting, focusing entirely on understanding the speaker's perspective. Pay attention to body language, tone, and underlying emotions. Be fully present and avoid distractions. 2. Show Genuine Vulnerability Share...
by MOMAR G. BISAYA. Maria Torres-Springer, the recently appointed First Deputy Mayor of New York City, is a trailblazer whose Filipino heritage and personal experiences growing up have profoundly shaped her leadership capabilities. At a recent event sponsored by the...
by CARLOS GIL. Entrepreneurship isn't just something I chose — it's in my DNA. My family's story is one of relentless hustle and sacrifice, starting with my grandparents who left everything behind in Cuba for a better future. What they taught me about hard work, grit...
by THERESA PLASCENCIA. In the United States today, 9 out of 10 school superintendents are white and two-thirds are white men. When you think of a typical superintendent, the person you imagine probably doesn’t look like me. As a Latina, my leadership isn’t often...
by CYNTHIA PONG. A striking paradox emerges from a recent Pew Research Center study on leadership: 65% of Black adults and 66% of Asian adults have taken on leadership roles in their youth—significantly more than the general adult population (55%) and men (59%)....
1. Practice Active Listening Truly listen without interrupting, focusing entirely on understanding the speaker's perspective. Pay attention to body language, tone, and underlying emotions. Be fully present and avoid distractions. 2. Show Genuine Vulnerability Share...
Did you know that according to McKinsey, companies working towards an inclusive atmosphere are 35 percent more likely to generate above-average returns? Despite this, workplace diversity remains an issue across industries. We share insights on how to address this...
by ARIYANA GRIFFIN. Black Girls Code (BGC) is an organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics for Black women and girls ages seven to 25 years old. The organization’s work is essential due to the low...
by JEN LARSEN. This year’s Diversity in Gaming Lunch at GamesBeat Next 2024, presented by Xsolla, tackled game funding, and how developers from endemically overlooked groups have found success in an already competitive industry. Bridget Stacy, vice president,...
by KAREN JUANITA CARILLO. (WIB) – Homeownership remains central to building wealth in the U.S., but Black real estate professionals are cautioning that recent industry shifts could make it challenging for buyers trying to manage the extra costs associated with...
by JANNA HERRON. Something as simple as writing a will could help close the racial wealth gap. As it stands now, Black families are less likely to take this crucial estate planning step than white households. A will helps to preserve wealth — especially the home — as...
by ERIN C. PERKINS. A closer look at the distribution of wealth in America reveals staggering racial disparities. According to the Federal Reserve, the average white family’s wealth is seven times higher than that of the average Black family. In 2021, the national...
by STEPHANIE YEBOAH. Black women travelers can face extra challenges when traveling, particularly when traveling solo. Here are the destinations writer Stephanie Yeboah and her social media followers have selected for giving the best experiences for solo Black women...
by LILY SAWYER. As international street food piques the interest of modern travellers, it becomes increasingly important to maintain an awareness and understanding of where these age-old traditions originate. We explore the importance of street food across Southeast...
by STEPHANIE YEBOAH. Black women travelers can face extra challenges when traveling, particularly when traveling solo. Here are the destinations writer Stephanie Yeboah and her social media followers have selected for giving the best experiences for solo Black women...
by VEGNEWS EDITORS. Limiting red meat consumption is increasingly recognized as key to a sustainable and healthy diet; yet, Americans remain among the world’s largest consumers of red meat, with a per capita consumption of more than 57 pounds annually in 2023. While...
by JOCE BLAKE. If someone had asked me if living in Denver, Colorado, for nearly seven years was on my Bingo card, I probably would have laughed in their face. But you know what they say: we make plans, and God laughs. Truth be told — moving to Denver was one of the...
by LILY SAWYER. As international street food piques the interest of modern travellers, it becomes increasingly important to maintain an awareness and understanding of where these age-old traditions originate. We explore the importance of street food across Southeast...
by ROBERTO ROLDAN. The Strengthening the Village project has helped nearly two dozen women — from Cuba, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda — open home child care businesses in Louisville over the last two years. With funding and support from Louisville...
by DESTINIEE JARAM. Nikita Allen grew up in Detroit, surrounded by entrepreneurs. Her mom worked from their home as a licensed cosmetologist, and her dad owned a company that made computer parts. Now, at age 52, Allen lives in Charlotte and has launched Luna...
by SARANYA CHAKRAPANI. Gayatri Agrawal’s early years in the bustling, energetic environment of a business-oriented family in Kishangarh, Odisha, shaped her future path as an entrepreneur. Growing up in a tier-three town, her childhood years were spent observing her...
by SANIYA AHMAD KHAN. The entrepreneurial world is witnessing a profound shift as women over 50 step into the spotlight, challenging stereotypes and redefining success. Far from slowing down, these trailblazers leverage their rich experiences, financial savvy, and...
by KATIE ANN MCCARVER. Las Vegas native Ivette Barajas started her career in banking, which she said ultimately laid a strong foundation for her to eventually become an entrepreneur. Barajas recalled a time during that career when she went to a junior high school to...
by ROBERTO ROLDAN. The Strengthening the Village project has helped nearly two dozen women — from Cuba, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda — open home child care businesses in Louisville over the last two years. With funding and support from Louisville...
by DESTINIEE JARAM. Nikita Allen grew up in Detroit, surrounded by entrepreneurs. Her mom worked from their home as a licensed cosmetologist, and her dad owned a company that made computer parts. Now, at age 52, Allen lives in Charlotte and has launched Luna...
by TERRY YANG. Twenty years after he was a young, struggling actor in Toronto, Thomas Lo is now the one giving young Asian actors their big breaks. He just had to go to Hong Kong to do it. The Chinese Canadian has been the creative director of one of the island city's...
by KRISTIN JOHNSON. Last weekend, as part of Native American Heritage Month, the Eastern Woodland Revitalization led four presentations at the Oakton, Pohick Regional, Reston Regional, and Centreville branches of the Fairfax County Public Library. This was a chance...
by TERRY YANG. Twenty years after he was a young, struggling actor in Toronto, Thomas Lo is now the one giving young Asian actors their big breaks. He just had to go to Hong Kong to do it. The Chinese Canadian has been the creative director of one of the island city's...
by KRISTIN JOHNSON. Last weekend, as part of Native American Heritage Month, the Eastern Woodland Revitalization led four presentations at the Oakton, Pohick Regional, Reston Regional, and Centreville branches of the Fairfax County Public Library. This was a chance...
by VIBHUTI. A musical group featuring award-winning Indian-American singer Falu has been nominated for a Grammy award in the best folk album category. The American Patchwork Quartet featuring Falu (also known as Falguni Shah), multi-Grammy award-winning guitarist and...
by FERNANDA TRONCO. The NFL is the most popular and widely televised sports league in the world, with a massive viewership that averages 21 million per game. That's without even counting the Super Bowl, which reached a global audience of 65.2 million during this...
Some common challenges when scaling a business include: 1. Overlooking the Product-Market Fit: Failing to understand the target market and sustainable demand can sabotage success when scaling[1]. 2. Working With the Wrong People: Hiring the right team members and...
Some of the risks associated with scaling a business include: 1. Overexpansion: Growing too quickly or expanding into new markets without adequate preparation can lead to overexpansion, which may strain resources and lead to inefficiencies[1]. 2. Operational Debt:...
When scaling a business, it's important to avoid common mistakes to ensure successful growth. Some of these mistakes include: 1. Scaling Too Early or Too Late: Scaling too early, before establishing a solid base, or scaling too late and missing opportunities can be...
by MELANIE JOHNSON. While the holiday season is a time of celebration for many, it can be particularly difficult for others. The longer nights and colder days can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs at specific times of the...
by PHILLIP REESE. Christina Kashiwada was traveling for work during the summer of 2018 when she noticed a small, itchy lump in her left breast. She thought little of it at first. She did routine self-checks and kept up with medical appointments. But a relative urged...
by CINDY BARTH. The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Educational Fund this month launched the first program in the United States dedicated to advancing the economic growth of midsize Latina-owned businesses generating more than $10 million in annual revenue. The...
Jane Lu didn’t just stumble into success—she clawed her way there. Growing up as a child of immigrants in Sydney, Australia, she knew what it felt like to start from nothing. Moving to a new country at eight years old, she struggled to fit in, learn the language, and...
by MAURICIO DELGADO. Data analytics is essential for marketers to understand and engage their target audiences. This is especially true when reaching distinct customer segments or attempting to broaden reach into new ones. For businesses serving — or seeking to serve...
by FREDERICK ROYALL III. The most nimble and successful leaders think differently, especially in the face of obstacles. I've learned this from my experience helping many founders grow and scale. As any entrepreneur knows, learning how to overcome business challenges...
