Business Smarts: Featured Articles Part 5

African American Chamber of Commerce Helping to support Black-Owned Businesses
via WTVR.com
Check out the WTVR-6 interview with the Central VA African American Chamber of Commerce's Chairman and Founder, Mr. Ervin Clarke! 

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President Obama has nominated community banking executive Maria Contreras-Sweet to lead the Small Business Administration
via WashingtonPost.com
Contreras-Sweet, the founder and chairman of a community bank in Los Angeles, fills the final seat on the president’s second-term cabinet. She previously served as California’s secretary of the state’s Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, and she was the state’s first Latina to serve as a cabinet secretary.

​2014 Black Enterprise Woman of Power: Sheila Johnson is Making History in Sports
via BlackEnterprise.com
Sheila Johnson is the only African American woman to have ownership in three professional sports teams, including the NBA’s Washington Wizards and the NHL’s Washington Capitals. She is also founding partner of Black Entertainment Television. 

10 Cybersecurity Tips for Small Business
via BlackEnterprise.com
Cybersecurity attacks can happen at any time so it is best to implement strategies to protect your business and your confidential data from potential threats.

WWBT 2013 10 Chamber Launch Ceremony
In case you missed it, check out the clip from last week's official launch and ribbon cutting ceremony with guest speaker Dr. Randal Pinkett!

Tips on Talking to and Tapping Potential Investors
via NYTimes.com
Investing in any business takes risk and it can be difficult pitching your idea to potential investors. One of the tips is starting out with friends and family that can afford to invest. 
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Higher Growth Rates for Small Businesses That Use PEOs
via BlackEnterprise.com
Hiring a Professional Employer Organization can free up your time so that you can focus on other areas of your business.

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