16-Year Old Entrepreneur Makes History, Opens Beauty Supply Shop In Brooklyn
By Black Business
At the age of 16, Paris McKenzie has opened her own beauty supply shop called Paris Beauty Supplyz in Brooklyn, New …
The American dream while Black: Locked in a vicious cycle
Homeownership is supposed to be the gateway to the American dream. Black Americans have been denied access.
By Nigel Chiwaya and Janell Ross (Aug. 3, 2020)
Ebony Jones thought she was one of the lucky ones. Jones, a Black woman in …
Feds’ Small Business Loan Program Has $128B Left. Yet City’s Minority Owners Still Struggling to Get Their Share
BY (thecity)
Federal funds for COVID-19 business relief were depleted at one point, but now there’s more money than businesses getting …
Lawmakers Aim to Stop COVID-19 Apartment Vacancies From Upending Rent Regulation
BY RACHEL HOLLIDAY SMITH
There’s an outside chance rising apartment vacancies due to COVID-19 could trigger an end to rent regulation in New York City — but two …
Five Skills Expected from All Home Inspectors
By Doug Hastings, Kapre
When thinking about becoming a home inspector, you should consider the industry expectations. The days of the contractor walk-thru inspection are …
Choosing the Right Real Estate Brokrage
By Kaplan Real Estate Education, Kapre
The first step to success in pursuing a real estate career is making a good business decision. Part …
How the Real Estate Business Will Change after COVID-19
By Ted Highland, Kaplan Real Estate Education Product Manager, Kapre
Academic futurists are projecting that the COVID-19 pandemic is going to shape the future …
Thinking about Becoming a Freelancer? 6 Things to Consider Before Making the Jump
Considering the economic challenges, the world is faced with today, including some of the highest unemployment numbers in recent history, now could be an …
Trader Joe’s to change ‘racist’ packaging on international foods
By Ben Kesslen, MSN
The popular grocery chain has come under fire for its labeling of “international” food products, called “Trader José’s” or “Trader …
Promises for Lower Credit Card Interest Rates Weren’t True
By Amy Hebert, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
When you’re having trouble paying your credit card bills, getting a lower interest rate to keep your …