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Surround Yourself with the Right People We love to report stories of successful minority entrepreneurs and this dynamic duo has achieved an incredible amount of success...

Surround Yourself with the Right People We love to report stories of successful minority black entrepreneurs and this dynamic duo has achieved an incredible amount of success with seemingly no effort. However I personally know that's not he case because I was right there when Steve's business partner Rushion McDonald recently stated "I have very few conversations that don't pertain to money and if I could figure out a way not to sleep I would." McDonald was talking about his never-ending commendable negotiation skills respected by many industry, business and show biz people alike. [...]

Are People Coming to you for your services? Then you have VALUE. KNOW YOUR VALUE Have you ever heard about the person having a garage sale and they have a painting for $2 that ends up being a collector's item? The person who buys it then sells it for millions and the original owner tries to get the money back claiming they didn't know the actual value? Well look at your business like that. If you don't know the value you will sell yourself short. The fact that people come to you for your services indicates VALUE. [...]

This may not make a bit of sense to you but I know for a fact that if you want more you have to give more. We often hoard what we make for fear that it my not come again for a long time and being in business can be feast or famine no matter how well you do but the universe has a way or rewarding you when you unselfishly give WITHOUT THE INTENT of getting it back. That's where most people screw up. They do it thinking they will be repaid for their good deed. [...]

Over the years, I have learned very valuable lessons about doing business. I pay great attention to what I hear and the advice that I get from successful industry people and I understand the rules to succeed. Below are some of the common things I have heard my clients point out when it comes to what turns them off the most when doing business and what will make them not support someone. Sense of Entitlement Never treat a client like they are obligated to support you. [...]

In an effort to take his brand to the next level, renowned NYC radio/club DJ Jon Quick signed on with the Creative Brand Marketing...

In an effort to take his brand to the next level, renowned NYC radio/club DJ Jon Quick signed on with the Creative Brand Marketing Group this past Saturday. Creative Brand Marketing Group is based on the motto: relationships will open doors that money can't. Founder and President, Derek "Chuck Bone" Osorio has built a strong resume based on his relationships in the music, event planning and branding industries. He has now partnered with trial attorney, Dana M. Whitfield, Esq to combine their expertise in the entertainment and legal field to include management in their collective networks. [...]

By Michael Glauser, Next Avenue Contributor The Silicon Valley approach for building companies has become the main strategy taught at many business schools. It goes...