‘Business’ Archives
Necessity Entrepreneurs »
Some referred to it as unintended entrepreneur, accidental entrepreneur or forced entrepreneur. The so-called expert are defining unintended entrepreneurs as individuals that are just plain lucky or newly unemployed that have formed their own small businesses as a result of the shrinking job pool. I do not agree with the assumption that luck has [...]
African American and Blacks Unemployment Rate Still »
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics The unemployment rate fell from 10.0 to 9.7 percent in January, and nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged (-20,000), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Employment fell in construction and in transportation and warehousing, while temporary help services and retail trade added [...]
Debut Author Book Review Advertising Package »
Due to the innumerable request for a book review on ChocolateCity.cc, we have decided to support debut authors and give them affordable visibility on our site. We have created a special advertorial page designed to showcase book reviews for first-time authors. The landing page will have a common title: Debut Author Book Review. The landing [...]
An Interview with Chicago’s Chef Yowceph Ben »
By Charles S. Mombo Whenever I am in the City of Big Shoulders for some work thing, I always find time to sneak away and gravitate toward one of the world's best coffee shop locate on Chicago's South Side - MySoul Café located at 7201 and Exchange Avenue. The warmness of the café seems to be an extension of its friendly [...]
The Impact of Tiger Woods Endorsement on Consumers »
By Charles S. Mombo Marital infidelity will always lead to a loss-loss situation. Victor Stango and Christopher Knittel, two University of California, Davis, professors recently found from research that losses to businesses and shareholders due to the trigger-down effect of Tiger Woods' infidelity and his subsequent let-go by advertisers can [...]
Do You Care if Mrs. Obama Doesn’t Support Black »
By Charles S. Mombo For millions of American women, Jacqueline Kennedy was the fashion standard by which every woman including African Americans on the public stage was judged. She was the closest thing that Americans could compare to royalty. A fashion icon, Jackie Kennedy created a look that many would like to introduce into their own sense of [...]
Soul Food – Same Taste With a Dash of Health »
If I were asked to define the word “soul food,” the definition will definitely have to include phrases such as – the taste, tantalizing and mesmerizing, the presentation, eye moving from item to item,colorful, politics, movers and shakers, and the master of all cuisines. (more...)
Black Hair Business – Are the Koreans Unfairly »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p96aaTSdrAE One of my greatest admiration of the United States of America is its private enterprise system. The private enterprise system is an economic system that rewards an individual for her ability to perceive a need and service that need by creating a demand for her prospective consumers. (more...)
President Obama Approves $2B For Cash For Clunkers »
Source: WeBuyJunk Today, President Barack Obama signed a bill that added more money into the the Cash for Clunkers program. Late Thursday evening, in a rush to finish business before their August recess. The Senate voted 60-37 to approve an additional $2 billion for the program. The House had already voted to extend the program last Friday. The [...]
Rent-to-own could be a win win option »
With the nuts and bolts firmly tighten on financing and not too many buyers available to afford the necessary credit or down payment, it is understandable why rent-to-own could be a win win option for both the sellers and potential buyers. Rent-to-own, lease-option, lease option agreements or rent-to-buy option is an agreement where buyers are [...]
Finding that beauty salon, hair salon, spa or »
For most people, including males and females, there is absolutely no compromising when it comes to the appearance of their hair and the need to having it look elegant, healthy and stylish. As a matter of fact, a recent study just released by The Nielsen Company noted that if money was not an issue, most people would continue to care for their hair [...]
The only Bailout Airport Shuttle Service in »
By Armah Karnley We are proud to introduce you to our new airport shuttle service, serving the Baltimore/Washington, DC & Northern Virginia Metropolis. DC VAN SERVICE provides dependable Airport Shuttle Service Solutions geared towards meeting and exceeding your expectations at all times. Our drivers are courteous and experienced [...]
Its not easy finding a good auto repair shop? »
Just in case, you might not have had the opportunity of taking the course Auto Shop 101 in college, this article is for you. If you did take Auto Shop 101 and got an “A”, please disregard this blog. Anyone who drives have experience the headache one time or another dealing with a frustrating auto repair shop. There are thousands and [...]
Is Hertz Car Rental driving towards a creative »
For the quarter ended March 31, Hertz posted a loss applicable to shareholders of $163.5 million, or 51 cents per share, on hefty restructuring charges, as well as weak demand and pricing for its rental cars and equipment. One would think Hertz, would make a sound financial decision to regroup and emerge from a poor quarter, instead they plan [...]
Washington, D.C Limousine Service »
By: Jackie Chaddock Delivering excellent service is a challenge for most organizations including those in the limousine service business. For D.C. Limo Services excellence ust comes naturally. Many businesses claim to aspire to great customer service, but there is nothing like a first hand experience or feedback from actual customers that [...]
A Deadly and Black Friday for a Wal-mart employee »
Around 5 a.m. today, an estimated 2000 bargain shoppers breached the doors to the shopping center in Valley Stream, Long Island and knocking down a 34-year-old part-time male employee who was pronounced dead an hour later. The store is located 20 miles east of Manhattan. "This crowd was out of control," said Nassau Police Det. Lt. [...]
Couple sued McDonald over nude photos »
A Fayetteville, Arkansas husband and his wife are suing McDonald's for $3m after nude photos of the wife, which were on her husband's cell phone, appeared on the Internet. The husband, Phillip Sherman says he accidentally left his phone, with the photos, at a McDonald. According to Sherman, a staff promised to secure the phone until he [...]
Bronzeville Realtors and Agents »
BRONZEVILLE,Chicago, IL -- Whether you are buying, selling or renting your property in today’s real estate market, it’s important to have confidence in your real estate professional. The Chicago neighborhood of Bronzeville is no exception to this common sense knowledge. A newly launched website [...]
Apartment Quester a stress free approach to renting »
Because of the housing economy, more and more people are investigating the rental market for renting or renting out rooms to reduce the financial squeeze. Finding the perfect rental doesn't have to be difficult. By conducting a search online and offline, knowing some of the paperwork pitfalls, renter rights and responsibilities, and keeping an [...]
Chicago Transit uses GPS technology advertising »
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) unveiled a new type of advertising on Monday. Using wireless cellular communications, the CTA is placing a 50-inch digital screen on the side of CTA buses that will display ads. This transit ad is a GPS technology that allow advertiser to target a university campus on the bus route. The CTA expects to [...]
Cheap and effective pixel ads for limousine services »
Burnedbrass Technologies, Inc., a Chicago-based management and information technology firm launched a pixel ad site: http://www.citylimo.us. for limousine businesses that are looking to cut cost, reach more customers and reduce their advertising budget. Pixel ads are a form of online advertising, or a small piece of advertisement picture [...]
