Key Takeaways Fundamental Business Concepts: Understanding key principles like supply and demand, market research, and customer acquisition is essential for effective decision-making and strategy formulation in today’s competitive landscape. Business Models: Familiarize yourself with various business models, such as B2B and B2C, and subscription-based models, which offer unique advantages for revenue generation and customer retention. Legal Structures: Choose the appropriate legal structure for your business, such as LLCs or corporations, to ensure tax efficiency and personal liability protection. Effective Marketing Strategies: Leverage digital marketing tools, including SEO and social media, to enhance brand visibility and engagement, while understanding the importance…

by Kandiss Edwards May 14, 2025 The home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and wife Coretta Scott King will soon be rehabbed and available to the public. The National Park Service (NPS) is calling for the public to weigh in on plans for the historic King Family Home in Atlanta’s Vine City neighborhood, Atlanta News First reported. To engage the community, the NPS scheduled two public meetings: a virtual meeting on May 13 at 2 p.m., and an in-person meeting on May 15, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Westside Future Fund, located at 970 Jefferson Street…

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features siblings Jaime Holm and Matt Hannula. Holm is the founder and VP of design, and Hannula is the CEO at Tinker Tin, which spearheads experiential marketing and advertising projects for companies like Lexus and on Hollywood sets like the infamous trailers of the Manson family in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Holm started Tinker Tin as a side hustle more than a decade ago while working at Trader Joe’s and recalls taking phone calls about the business in between stocking bananas; eventually, she had so many inquiries that she quit the job to…

Raymond James has initiated coverage on Super Micro Computer SMCI with an Outperform rating. This move comes in light of Supermicro’s strong standing in the AI-optimized infrastructure sector and its swift revenue growth. What Happened: AI platforms constitute approximately 70% of Supermicro’s revenue, positioning it as a dominant player among branded server vendors. Raymond James has set a $41 price target for the company, projecting Supermicro’s FY26 revenue at $29.8 billion with an EPS of $3.03, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 25%, reported Investing.com. Raymond James highlighted that Supermicro has effectively carved out a niche for itself and “positioned itself in a sweet spot”…

SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors, issued an urgent plea to lawmakers on Tuesday following the proposed elimination of its federal funding in the President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Discretionary Budget Request. The organization warns that without this support, the mentoring services it provides to hundreds of thousands of small business owners could be in jeopardy. According to SCORE, the cut would directly threaten the organization’s ability to serve the more than 300,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs it reaches annually across all 50 states and U.S. territories. “America’s small business success story has included SCORE for 61…

by Ahsan Washington May 13, 2025 Happy birthday to a real one  On May 13, 1950 a star was born in Saginaw, Michigan and it was none other than Stevland Hardaway Judkins famously known as Stevie Wonder. Stevie is a musical genius who has wowed millions of people with his incredibly beautiful catalogue of songs. BLACK ENTERPRISE cherry-picked 13 of Stevie’s must-hear tracks to celebrate the sound of a true master of his own and the Motown sound. Stevie Wonder is a legend.  Happy birthday to a real one  1) Knocks Me Off My Feet “Knocks Me Off My Feet”…

This deli made too much bread not to attract attention. In September of 2023, North Carolina businessman Peter L. Coker Sr., his son Peter Coker Jr., and a third accomplice, James T. Patten, pled guilty to securities fraud in a scheme that falsely valued their single-location New Jersey-based Hometown Deli at $100 million. The Cokers and Patten artificially inflated the price of two companies, Hometown International, which owned the deli, and E-Waste, to make them more appealing to private firms. It was later revealed that Hometown only owned one money-losing deli, and E-Waste was not operating in any capacity. Related:…

BofA Securities analyst Conor Fitzpatrick initiated coverage on Calumet, Inc CLMT with a Buy rating and a price forecast of $15. The analyst noted that Calumet’s Montana Renewables unit is advancing its MaxSAF project to boost sustainable aviation fuel output from ~40 million to over 250 million gallons annually, aiming to tap into stronger pricing and subsidy benefits over renewable diesel and petroleum. According to Fitzpatrick, the expansion is expected to nearly double EBITDA from 2025 to 2027 and is supported by interest-free DOE loans, reducing execution risk. Also Read: Why Is Aemetis Stock Trading Higher On Tuesday? Management plans…

Key Takeaways Importance of Bar Snacks: Bar snacks play a vital role in enhancing the customer experience, driving traffic, and encouraging patrons to linger longer. Variety is Key: Offering a diverse range of snacks, from traditional options like nachos and chicken wings to innovative choices like gourmet popcorn, caters to different taste preferences. Health-conscious Options: Incorporating healthier snacks, such as vegetables with hummus and mixed nuts, can attract a broader audience, including health-conscious patrons. Perfect Pairings: Pairing snacks with drinks, like beer and cocktails, enhances flavor experiences and increases customer satisfaction, ultimately boosting sales. Presentation Matters: The visual appeal of…

by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 13, 2025 Alicia Keys gets soulfully candid with her stepson, Nasir Dean. Alicia Keys joined her stepson, Nasir Dean, for a heartfelt conversation about their personal “connection” and life perspectives as part of The Skin Deep x Keys Soulcare campaign. The Grammy winner’s Soulcare joined forces with The Skin Deep for the YouTube channel’s first digital series collaboration with a beauty brand, People reports. The three-part campaign features healing conversations between loved ones. Keys and Nasir wrap the series in the final episode with a candid deep dive into their family connection and soulful approach to…