50 Billion Dollar Boss : African American Women Sharing Stories of Success in Entrepreneurship and Leadership

This book looks at several successful African American women and chronicles their success, obstacles, challenges, and lessons learned. The authors have first person access to each of these women and break down their stories to help other aspiring entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of starting or owning their own business. Front Matter....Pages i-xxiv The Growing Impact of African American Women-Owned Businesses....Pages 1-9 You Want to Do What? Turning Your Idea into Your Business....Pages 11-21 I Think I Love You: Branding Your Passion and Understanding Your Unique Value Proposition....Pages 23-35 Who Do I Run to? Finding a Mentor and Building Mentor Relationships....Pages 37-46 Adding Value: Building Mutually Beneficial Strategic Partnerships....Pages 47-55 Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Building Your Relationship Currency....Pages 57-68 Where Is the Money? Solutions to Fund Your Business and Business Development....Pages 69-82 Making You a Priority: Leveraging Internal Strengths....Pages 83-93 Keeping It Moving: Developing a Resilient Mind-Set....Pages 95-107 Faster, Smarter, Harder: Taking Your Business to the Next Level....Pages 109-122 Coding for the Future: New Frontiers for African American Women in Technology....Pages 123-132 Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Nontraditional Industries....Pages 133-142 Intrapreneurship: Adding Entrepreneurial Value and Innovation within a Corporation....Pages 143-150 Make Being a Woman-Owned Business Work for You: Resources on Programs, Agencies, and Organizations That Support Women-Owned Businesses....Pages 151-158 Conclusion....Pages 159-165 Back Matter....Pages 167-178