All Blog Posts Tagged 'chicago' (8)

This month’s Small Business Saturday post is a unique one. Typically I highlight a solo entrepreneur to find out their process, why they are in business and what makes them tick. But last month I read an article in Huff Post about a partnership of four young women who had started a business in a predominately male-driven industry and I was…

If you have a small business and a large entrepreneurial spirit, check out the Black Enterprise Conference in Chicago starting today and running until Saturday, May 26th. 

Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference and Expo Details:

May 23-26, Hilton Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Small business, big business, it’s ALL business.

Join 1,500 entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and professionals.…

A little over a month ago, I left my corporate job to pursue my dream of being a full-time writer and to have time to market my novel,…

Dear LZ Friends and Fans,

If you have been following the blog for some time, you know that I am more than a lifestyle writer...I am also a small biz attorney. In fact, based on feedback from readers, I am going to start legal blogging from time to time on My LZ. Don't worry, I won't get into anything too heavy. I will provide valuable information to help you conduct business...legally, that is.

A few weeks ago I…

I will be adding continuously so check back for updates.

Concept Solutions is hiring the Vice President of DHS (Reston, VA)

http://www.cs-apps.net/csi/l_postings.p_job_board_print?i_req_id=500080&i_src=i

Please apply to resumes@concept-solutions.com

Go directly to the source or become the source:…

Are 2 words that I use to describe the talent in the city of Chicago, especially when it comes to the Gospel Industry.  We have some of the best singers, choirs and pastor in the WORLD.  Yet, when you turn on the radio all you seem to hear is Fred Hammond, Yolanda Adams and Kirk Franklin.  Now let me state for the record, I am in no way knocking any of them or their God-given talent.  I love each of them and their music.  However, they are considered "Mainstream".  Well, I feel that there is…

The 4th Training in my Stream Cosmetics Distributor Training series that I conduct with my team of distributors focuses on "Networking For Profit". Networking is important for every entrepreneur. Many feel that you can network 100% online and skip the in-person opportunities. Not so true. While the online relationships may grow from an initial in-person meeting or online connections result in opportunities to meet and work together…

Business Owners,

Are you looking for an affordable way to get information about your product or service into the hands of chicagoland consumers? Then participate in the Naturally Me Swag Bag (a luxurious gift bag). Naturally Me will be passing out Swag Bags to the attendees of the Naturally Me Chicago Launch Party. The participation fee is $25. 20% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to XUAAC. XUAAC is the Chicagoland area chapter of the Xavier University National Alumni…