The holidays are one of my favorite times of year. After the year we have all had, we deserve a little or a lot of Hallmark movies, cozy pajamas, decorating our homes and of course, exchanging gifts. Whether you’re giving the gift of self-care or the...
With the volatility and unpredictable nature of today’s business world, it’s totally understandable for some business owners and managers to feel overwhelmed, focusing more of their attention on the ins and outs of producing sales and garnering new clients. However, it’s important not to lose...
With the recent shelter in place order issued by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, we had no choice but to require certain members of our team to work at home during this pandemic to ensure the health and safety of our workforce. Like most companies, shifting...
4 Reasons Why Startups Fail In this era of serial entrepreneurs and hot IPOs, it’s easy to get caught up in the stories of startup successes. From crowdfunding to strategic online marketing and viral content, today’s young businesses have the best opportunities to quickly grow into...
Like any industry, the world of beauty can be cutthroat, proving to be an inhospitable realm for thin-skinned business owners or people without the gift of constant innovation and creativity. When I was a baby business owner, I took this stereotype and ran with it,...
Now that Congress has passed the landmark Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) stimulus package, which offers up to $350M in relief to small businesses, here are some resources to help you understand the difference between Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program...
Last week, I was flooded with calls about the drop in the stock market, the shortage of toilet paper, and the recent shelter in place laws being passed across the country. Despite the overwhelming sense of anxiety, as a business owner, I see this Corona...
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer I was forced to, for the first time in my life, relinquish control and take a step back from my work. This moment has been one that I often reference because not only did I learn about...
Everyone knows by now that starting a company requires some money up front to get things off the ground. In today’s startup culture, raising capital with the help of investors and GoFundMe campaigns (equity financing) seems to be all the rage, but what people aren’t...
In 2016, I was diagnosed with breast cancer after working relentlessly for years on end. As a black woman trying to make a way for myself in Corporate America, my physical and mental health had both taken a backseat to the many tasks I had...
