Minority-Owned Businesses

Buying / Investing in Business

5 Organizations Helping Minority Startup Founders Succeed

Several organizations have emerged as leaders in the effort to help minority entrepreneurs in the United States.

Diversity

Black Is the New Black: An African-American Entrepreneur's Manifesto

The greatest satisfaction for those who have broken business barriers is the pathways they have opened for those who follow.

Thought Leaders

This Refugee is Taking the Fashion World by Storm

这个杰出的female entrepreneur is focused on disrupting the world of retail fashion.

Starting a Business

The 10 Best Cities to Be a Minority Small-Business Owner (Infographic)

A new study from Nerdwallet highlights the places where the conditions are most favorable for minority entrepreneurs.

Finance

'Stand Up India', For Women And Dalit Entrepreneurs

PM Modi's action plan to fund women and Dalit Entrepreneurs

Business News

Female Entrepreneurs Take the Spotlight at White House's First Demo Day

Facebook, Airbnb and Microsoft announced new plans to hire more women and minorities. More than 90 startups were represented at the event.

Growing a Business

Detroit Is Cultivating Local Entrepreneurship to Secure Its Future

The Motor City isn't waiting for a savior to move to town. It's banking on the energy of the people who call it home.

Thought Leaders

Want True Equality for All? Support Entrepreneurship.

You are about to read the most offensive and insensitive piece we've ever written. And that's sad.

Business News

Intel Pledges $125 Million for Startups That Back Women, Minorities

This latest move follows Intel's earlier plan to spend $300 million over the next five years to improve diversity.

Money & Finance

How to Measure Your Company's Overall Financial Health (Infographic)

A new study also found that female- and minority-owned ventures are far less likely to be in good financial health than their male-owned, non-minority counterparts.

Buying / Investing in Business

How Minority Founders Overcame the Challenge of Finding VC Investors

Personal networks are important for founders looking for venture capital. Entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups have particular challenges.

Thought Leaders

Fresh Off the Boat's Eddie Huang on Keeping It Real

The outspoken owner of BaoHaus restaurant in New York talks about Taiwanese buns, hustling and challenging stereotypes.

Thought Leaders

How Barbeque Helped Break Down Racial Barriers

John Parker recalls how his dad's BBQ joint, open in 1962, served black and white patrons alike. Today, he's keeping the legacy alive.

Debt / Loans / Refinancing

Closing the African-American Startup Gap (Opinion)

Targeted minority-lending programs have had only limited success in encouraging new-business creation among minorities. Could crowd-funding help close the startup gap?

Starting a Business

Do Small Businesses Really Need the SBA's Help?

The SBA's Small Business Development Centers serve over 500,000 entrepreneurs a year, but they're still on the budget chopping block.