Funding & Finance

How to Decide Whether to Pay a Year-End Bonus

BCH’s AMEN Corner – Affluent Minority Entrepreneur News As another year winds down, many business owners ask the same question: Should we pay a year-end bonus? It’s not just about generosity—it’s a strategic decision that reflects your company’s values, financial health, and long-term goals. Here’s…

Sidney T. Curry and Saundra Curry — October 15, 2025

Growth Strategies

The Power of Fun at Work: Why It’s More Than Just a Good Time

Kate Zabriskie — October 15, 2025

ESSENCE Black Women in Business Presented by L’Oréal Groupe Proudly Honors the Achievements of Patti LaBelle, Ursula Burns, Monica Turner, Keia Clarke, Valeisha Butterfield, and Cheryl Porter

MBE Magazine Staff — October 15, 2025

Franchising

Franchising 101: Your Guide to Business Growth

Chenelle Howard — October 13, 2025

NAACP Condemns DOT’s Interim Final Rule Gutting Protections for Black, Women, and Minority-Owned Businesses

Tanya Isley — October 12, 2025

Marketing & Branding

8 Proven Advertising Strategies for Small Businesses

Emma Radebaugh — October 8, 2025

Digital authority is the digital handshake that convinces people to trust you before they’ve met you.

Marketing & Branding

Turning Professional Expertise into Digital Authority

Myrtle Bautista — October 8, 2025

Sales

Sales vs. Service: Why Your Customer Doesn’t Care About Your Org Chart

Troy Harrison — October 8, 2025

Keith Lambert Is Revolutionizing Manufacturing with Mobile-First Technology

Eric Nolan — October 5, 2025

Comerica Bank Contributes $150,000 in October to Fuel Women’s Small Business Growth

MBE Magazine Staff — October 5, 2025

Digital Transformation

Five Ways to Protect Your Bottom Line in the Age of AI

Joe Curcillo — October 2, 2025

Maria Trochimezuk, Founder of Bravo Story and IOScholarships

Hispanic Heritage Month: Bridging Stories and Scholarships

The National Minority Supplier Development Council — September 28, 2025

The Uphill Battle for Minority and Women Entrepreneurs in Small Business Lending

Small Business Lending: The Uphill Battle for Minority and Women Entrepreneurs

Chenelle Howard — September 28, 2025

Big Companies Are Finally Turning to Small Businesses But There’s Still Work to Do

Tanya Isley — September 28, 2025

M&F Bank, North Carolina’s only Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and minority-owned bank, awarded a $10,000 grant to Greensboro business owner Nandrea Ward, founder of Outsource Marketing Solutions.

M&F Bank Awards $10,000 Grant to Greensboro Small Business

MBE Magazine Staff — September 26, 2025

Discover 10 active minority entrepreneur grants for 2025. Get funding from MBDA, Comcast RISE, SBIR & more. Includes eligibility & application tips.

Funding & Finance

10 Grants Every Entrepreneur Should Know About (and How to Apply)

J.R. Henry — September 24, 2025

Picking the Right Time to Advocate for Introverted Employees

Emma Radebaugh — September 24, 2025

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How Minority Businesses Can Sprint from September to November

BCH AMEN Corner Funding & Finance

The 90-Day Revenue Push: How Diverse Businesses Can Sprint from September to November

Sidney T. Curry and Saundra Curry — August 27, 2025

Funding & Finance

10 Grants Every Entrepreneur Should Know About (and How to Apply)

J.R. Henry — September 24, 2025

Growth Strategies

Should Your Minority-Owned Business Establish a Board of Directors?

Sidney T. Curry and Saundra Curry — September 17, 2025

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GameChangers

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The Scott Empire: Reality TV’s Power Couple Turned Fame into a Multimillion-Dollar Legacy

Tanya Isley — August 24, 2025

Discover how NMSDC certification helped PROVEN Management CEO Denita Conway transform her minority-owned business into a Fortune 100 partner.

NMSDC Certification Transformed a Minority-Owned Business into a Fortune 100 Partner

The National Minority Supplier Development Council — August 17, 2025

From Family Business to National Powerhouse

The National Minority Supplier Development Council — August 3, 2025

Diverse Business Spotlight

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