Franchising

From Auditing to Empires: Eric Roy’s Journey Building a Seafood Franchise Against All Odds

Surf’s Up founder Eric Roy turned a love for Southern seafood into a thriving restaurant franchise empire across Chicago and beyond. This Franchising education series is brought to you in partnership with Prexsentials LLC, a legal and business advisory firm. Learn more at www.prexsentials.com or email them at carlos@the-impactor.com….

Tiaera Walker — February 4, 2026

Pitch Big Ideas to Senior Stakeholders

Rebecca Okamoto — February 4, 2026

Five Meeting Rules That Give You Back a Full Workday Each Week

Joe Curcillo — February 4, 2026

Loanable in 30 Days

Sidney T. Curry and Saundra Curry — January 28, 2026

How To Ensure the Strategic Growth of Your Clinic

Emma Radebaugh — January 28, 2026

Appealing to Gen Z: The Importance of a Business That Cares

Emma Radebaugh — January 27, 2026

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Marketing

Strategic Partnerships Drive Visibility for Small Business Products and Programs

Asha Morton — January 22, 2026

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Franchising

This Marco’s Pizza Franchise Owner Started with People, Not Profits

Tiaera Walker — January 18, 2026

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When Performance Flatlines

Maartje van Krieken — January 18, 2026

Futuristic Upgrades to Improve Warehouse Performance

Emma Radebaugh — January 28, 2026

Pittsburgh Yards® 5th Anniversary: From Reclamation to Economic Empowerment

MBE Magazine Staff — January 4, 2026

Why Small Businesses Actually Lose Federal Contracts

Chenelle Howard — January 4, 2026

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Technology-Driven Learning Is Creating New Avenues for Minority-Owned Businesses

Myrtle Bautista — December 17, 2025

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The AI Skepticism That Won’t Age Out

Troy Harrison — December 17, 2025

Leadership

What’s Your Headline?

Robert Turner — December 17, 2025

BCH AMEN Corner Funding & Finance

Turn Feedback into Fuel—Year-End Edition

Sidney T. Curry and Saundra Curry — December 11, 2025

Modern Implementations to Improve Business Performance

Emma Radebaugh — December 11, 2025

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Franchising Views

MBEs Should Consider Franchising Their Business As A Growth Strategy

Carlos White — December 3, 2025

From Stutterer to Speaking Pro: Liz Wool’s Journey to Empowering Entrepreneurs

Tanya Isley — November 11, 2025

How Diverse Entrepreneurs Can Scale Smart, Stay True, and Build Wealth

Franchising

Franchising 101: Your Guide to Business Growth

Chenelle Howard — December 10, 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

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GameChangers

Franchising

“Who Put This Guy in Charge?” The Question That Led One Man to Buy a Franchise

Chenelle Howard — December 10, 2025

From Stutterer to Speaking Pro: Liz Wool’s Journey to Empowering Entrepreneurs

Tanya Isley — November 11, 2025

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GameChangers

Ebony Karim Is Redefining What Women Entrepreneurs Can Build

Tiaera Walker — October 18, 2025