Haven’t Traveled the World? You May Not Be the Best Worker
(Image: Thinkstock) With travel can come unavoidable situations that call for quick and impromptu action, whether it’s getting lost in a country you’ve never been to before or having the hotel misplace...
View ArticleHonored by the Queen: How a Young Woman Gained Ultimate Career Win
Octavia Goredema was recently honored by Queen Elizabeth II for her efforts in connect black women entrepreneurs, a high honor in the U.K. (Image: Angela Belassie) Have you ever been on the receiving...
View ArticleBritish Events Entreprenuer Said Goodbye to Dead-End Jobs
Daniella Genas, founder, Aspire4u (Image: Genas) Today’s business market is more global than ever, with women making international boss moves from coast to coast. In a special series on women...
View ArticleIt’s Not Just a Party: Quick Tips for Young Events Entrepreneurs
(Image: Thinkstock) Many party promoters love throwing a good party and cashing in their take from the door admissions or the bar—if they’re lucky. But what about giving people a full experience that...
View ArticleYoung Innovators Bringing the Diaspora ‘Face2Face’ with Africa
Sandra Appiah and Isaac Boateng are co-founders of Face2Face Africa magazine, a publication that seeks to unify communities of African descent. (Image: File) Sandra Appiah, 23, and Isaac Boateng, 28,...
View ArticlePower Women of the Diaspora: British Social Entrepreneur Champions Change
Barbara Kasumu, co-founder, Elevation Networks (Image: File) In a special series on women entrepreneurs of the diaspora, BlackEnterprise.com will bring you highlights on power females who have taken...
View ArticleBoss Moves: How Women Can Leverage Global Opportunities
(Image: Thinkstock) According to Claire Gordon of AOL Jobs “A woman is more likely to enter senior management in almost any other country than the U.S.” If you are a woman who is planning on expanding...
View ArticleCool Jobs: Talent CEO Chantelle Fraser a Global Star in Her Own Right
Chantelle Fraser, Flawless Entertainment and Promotions CEO (Image: File) We have good news for you. You can have a cool career and make a good living. No need to choose between loving your job and...
View ArticleBritish Entrepreneur ‘Hatches’ Savvy Way to Promote African Arts in UK
Yemisi Mokuolu, founder, Hatch Events (Image: Mokuolu) Today’s business market is more global than ever, with women making international boss moves from coast to coast. In a special series on women...
View ArticleNelson Mandela’s Grandsons Launch Social Network, Mandela.is
(Image: Mandela.is) The grandsons of former South African president and anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela are following in their grandfather’s footsteps with their work in Africa; however, they’re...
View ArticleDiscover the Possibilities and Potential of Going Global
In our December 2008 issue, we published a special editorial package, “The Next Big Thing,” in which our editors pledged to connect our audience with the latest trends that could advance their business...
View ArticleBeyond Our Borders
Bertrand Brenton, a consultant for an American mobile Internet company in Milan, says establishing personal relationships is important for business there. (Photo by Ivan Capoferri) It’s clear we no...
View ArticleMission to Beijing: Seeking Equal Opportunity in China
Morial presents gift to Ambassador Liu Guijin After departing from Newark, N.J., on a 14-hour flight on January 30, the National Urban League‘s 40-plus member delegation arrived to the bustling,...
View ArticleMission to Beijing: From Dialogue To Partnership
Blair Taylor, Los Angeles Urban League president and CEO, and Marc H. Morial share a laugh with Yu Ping, vice chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. What a great week...
View ArticleDoing Business In … South Africa
With the help of employees, Harris keeps up with the haircare demand in Africa. (Photo by Lonnie C. Major) About 9,000 miles from American shores, Georgia native Mary L. Harris calls the shots. As CEO...
View ArticleKeep in Mind
As senior commercial officer for the U.S. Embassy, commercial section, Craig Allen knows the ins and outs of doing business in South Africa. Here he offers tips for American business owners to keep in...
View ArticleMaximizing Global Transport Management Technology
Software for Global Trade Management can help simplify the exporting process Thinking about going global? Well, it’s not as easy as boxing up your inventory and sending it out in the mail. Exporting...
View ArticleReady to Take Your Business Global?
Doing business internationally will increasingly be a requirement to succeed. (Photo by Lonnie C. Major) When I moderated the global business panel at the 2010 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs...
View ArticleMED Week Focus: International Business Opportunities
The Minority Business Development Agency’s annual National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week conference kicks off next week in Washington, D.C., under the banner, “Strategies for Growth and...
View ArticleA Black Businesswoman in China: Traveling as a Foreigner
Haridat in Shanghai. She also traveled to Hong Kong and Beijing If you’ve read about the recent successful trip that the National Urban League hosted in Beijing or have a general interest to expand...
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