Black Enterprise back issues from January 2002:
[Web features]. (Home).(online employment service; best cities for African Americans)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002 ... VISIT OUR CAREER CENTER Since the economy has softened, we've boosted the power of our Career Center to be even more useful to you in finding a job. We've updated our technology and resources. Our new Talent Pool allows job seekers to log on and post a resume. The Career Center ...
[Web tools]. (Home).(business franchises; online investment service)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002 ... Franchise solutions Have you been looking for the right business opportunities to fulfill those entrepreneurial dreams? We at blackenterprise.com can help you find the industry that suits your talents perfectly. By using our free Franchise Finder, you can locate business ...
[Web columns]. (Home).(online articles on financial planning)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002 ... MAXIMIZE YOUR MONEY Choosing stocks that are poised for a rebound is key to rebuilding your portfolio. Personal Finance Editor Scott will review a few of his picks, as well as give insight on investment strategies and market trends. RESOURCE LINE Whatever ...
Reassess, not retreat. (Publisher's Page).(business, personal financial planning during economic slowdown)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Unemployment and layoffs hover over us, making consumers hesitant, if not downright resistant, to engage in the spending that drives and sustains our economy. The stock markets, rocked by the domino effects of the terrorist attacks of September 11, continue to be volatile. Businesses, ...
About this issue.(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002 ... Start spreading the news. BLACK ENTERPRISE welcomes two new editors to its team of professionals. And, as is our tradition, we've thrown them right into the mix so you can see what they've managed to stir up right from the start. Our Consumer/Careers Editor Sonia Alleyne most ...
Head over heels. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jan 01, 2002; ... I AM A WEB MARKETING COORDINATOR FOR Globe Interactive, an affiliate company of the Globe and Mail, here in Toronto. I have just (and I mean four days ago) stumbled upon your publication, and have fallen head over heels in love with black enterprise and blackenterprise.com. It's nice to ...
Top docs. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jan 01, 2002; ... MY FIRST EXPERIENCE OF YOUR MAGAZINE was stimulating. I am a young doctor in Jos, Nigeria, and my thrill at your beautiful treatise on America's leading black doctors ...
Message of hope. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jan 01, 2002; ... FINALLY, A STORY I, AS A SINGLE WOMAN, can relate to. I am talking about the article in your August 2001 issue, "Money Management Strategies for Women." Usually when I read the articles that profile individuals' personal finances, I end up depressed. It always appears that even ...
A must have. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jan 01, 2002; ... I AM A WRITER AND A STRIVING ENTREPRENEUR from Brooklyn, New York. There is not a month that goes by without my picking up my copy of be. Your magazine is just what the doctor ordered. The pages are filled with stories of people taking the very steps I desire to take, giving me ...
Epic success. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
Jan 01, 2002; ... THE ARTICLE ABOUT EPIC RECORDS EXECUTIVE David McPherson ("The Sweet Sounds of Success," Powerplay, June 2001) was a story I can truly relate to. I am a director for a news station in Pittsburgh. My heart is in the music industry, and I have a strong eye for lasting talent. All ...
Cures for the privileged? government officials receive anthrax treatment prior to post office employees. (Washington Report).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Over the past few months or so, the hazards of handling mail for a living have increased exponentially. And while safety measures are being put in place in the Senate and other government offices, many are questioning whether mailroom and post office employees in Washington, D.C.--many of ...
Delivering during a crisis: postal union chief is taking the reigns at a tough time. (Newsmakers).(William Burrus, president of American Postal Workers Union)(Brief Article)(Interview)
Jan 01, 2002; ... William Burrus picked a tough time to step up to the plate. The new president of the largest postal union in the United States, installed on November 10 for a three-year term, has to contend with the anthrax scare and other terrorist threats, as well as what he describes as a "labor ...
Belle of Orleans rolling craps? Supreme Court of Louisiana rejects latest suit for control of riverboat casino. (B.E. 100S).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... The three-year fight for the Belle of Orleans Casino may be nearing its final rounds. Belle of Orleans is a 30,000 square-foot riverboat casino that reported $89.75 million in sales for 2000. On October 16, 2001, the Supreme Court of Louisiana dismissed a suit by Metro Riverboat ...
The price of privacy: is the anti-terrorism bill worth the hassle? (Washington Report).(Antiterrorism Act)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Can the U.S. government and law enforcement officials successfully walk the fine line between national security and an individual's right to privacy? That's what many civil rights leaders are questioning, saying the anti-terrorism bill recently signed by President George W. Bush could lead ...
What's going on in the business world? (Newsbite).(brief notes)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Why say Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Fatburger in the same breath? Because an investment team, led by Johnson, has recently purchased the Fatburger Corp., a gourmet burger, chicken, and french fry restaurant chain. The group plans to take the 47 restaurants to "another level," as well as ...
Finding financing: SBA loans to Asian- and Hispanic-owned small businesses exceed those to black-owned small businesses. (Facts & Figures).(Small Business Administration)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... According to the 2000 U.S. Census, ethnic minorities will comprise 90% of the nation's population over the next 50 years--representing more than half of the country. This population boom has spawned a rapid growth of minority-owned businesses, which have grown twice as fast as all U.S ....
When it's time to cash out: here are some ways to handle club finances when members leave. (Investment Clubhouse).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... In the early years of the Black Women Investment Corp. (BWIC) in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, area, it had about 25 members aged 25 to 55, representing various professions from education to engineering. The club was launched in 1988, and since then, has lost and gained several ...
You should bank on it: Rasara Strategies' Raymond C. Stewart says a lot of good news is ahead for banks. (Private Screening).(investing in banking industry securities)(Brief Article)(Interview)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Money manager Raymond C. Stewart says that bank stocks are in for a boom. Stewart's firm, Briarcliff Manor, New York-based RASARA Strategies Inc., manages $160 million in assets for institutional investors--money he invests in his specialty, bank stocks and financial services companies. He ...
Lethargic large caps: Alfred Jackson's large-cap growth picks were mostly uninspiring. (Stock Update).(portfolio management)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Alfred Jackson, a principal at Davis, Hamilton, Jackson & Associates, L.P. in Houston, adamantly tells investors: "Now is not the time to divest. Since no one can ever guess the bottom, and the numbers show we can't go much lower, why would anyone sell out when they could stock up?" ...
You REIT what you sow: real estate investment trusts provide a hedge against stock market downturn. (One For Your Money).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... In 1994, after 24 years of working mostly in the marketing department of Ameritech, Frances H. Clark retired. At the time, she had a serious decision to make. What to do with the money from her pension and 401(k)? Clark, who is 61, and was ordained as a Baptist minister four years ago, ...
Investing during downturns: when markets slide, use proven investment strategies. (Investment Insights).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Experts point out that continued careful investing during bear markets is critical to building wealth because no one can predict when the markets will rally. In fact, historically, buying on market downturns has been an effective long-term strategy. There's no knowing if that will continue ...
Hot mutual funds. (Ask B.E.).(planning your investments)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Q I'm interested in investing in high-growth mutual funds that can provide the most gains. Which funds do you suggest. --J. Draughn B.E. Bulletin Board A First, remember that mutual fund investing is a long-term proposition. We went to Morningstar (www.morningstar.com) for help ...
Beating the odds: remembering the basics of business can help. (Management Advice).(managing small businesses)
Jan 01, 2002; ... It's a grim reality that nearly half of all small businesses crash and burn within the first few years. An even darker statistic is that many of those doomed businesses are African American owned. Exactly what can a small company do when faced with a bleak situation? Where should it turn? ...
Wanted: good employees: how one business benefited from finding the right people. (Making It).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... An unusually stringent approach to hiring is paying off for David Vinson. Potential employees at Optate Inc., a 22-member Ann Arbor, Michigan-based online employee-relationship management firm formed by Vinson in 1999, must agree to several tests before they are considered for employment ....
Pilot program to assist young entrepreneurs: the Prudential Young Entrepreneur Program seeks urban start-ups. (Business Opportunities).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Calling entrepreneurs in the 18-to 30 year-old age range looking to finance their business ventures. The Prudential Young Entrepreneur Program (PYEP) is a three-year pilot entrepreneurial development project funded by the Prudential Foundation, a nonprofit, grant-making organization of the ...
Car search. (Savvy Solutions).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Q Where can I find a listing of minority-owned auto dealerships in the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area? --J.B. Scott Washington, D.C. A resource for finding minority-owned businesses in general is the National Directory of Minority-Owned Business Firms. This is a ...
No more free rides: it's the end of the free lunch on the Web, but consumers can still snack. (Tech News).(aftermath of the electronic commerce crash)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... From the late 1990s through much of 2001, online vendors pushed free services as if they were going out of style--and now they have. BlueLight.com now offers cheap, not free, ISP service; 555-1212.com began charging for directory lookups; NetZero.com has cut its number of free hours; and ...
Hype or hope?: 3G technology is on the horizon--the distant horizon. (Tech News).(wireless networks)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Unless you've been living in a cave for the past year or so, you've no doubt heard of third-generation wireless networks, also known as 3G. Having evolved first-generation analog cellular networks, and currently implementing second-generation digital networks, carriers say 3G will offer ...
Worth its weight. (B.E. Reviews).(peripherals by Microsoft)(Evaluation)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Isn't it amazing when products do what their makers say they will? Case in point: Microsoft's Office Keyboard. It promised ease of use and comfort, and it did not disappoint. Microsoft has done a few things to make the USB keyboard more functional. It's included Cut, Copy, and ...
Quite an impact. (B.E. Reviews).(new PhotoImpact 7 by U)(Evaluation)
Jan 01, 2002 ... U lead moves one step closer becoming a powerful digital image editing powerhouse with its new release, PhotoImpact 7. Priced at $99.95 ($89.95 for the downloadable edition, and $49.95 for the upgrade, which you also download), the product features enhancements of some old tools and key ...
Thinner and thinner.(laptops)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002 ... Laptops are getting smaller, so it's only fair that the devices connecting them to peripherals go the same route. Keyspan's Mini 4-Port USB Hub is the perfect fit. About the size of a credit card, the device supports both bus-powered and ...
SSSmoking!(Iomega's HotBurn)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002 ... The trouble with most CD-burning software applications is that they're not easy to use--and they're slow. Enter Iomega's HotBurn, which takes the pain out of CD creation. The streamlined interface features one-step duplication and two-step music and data CD mastering. HotBurn also features ...
It's all mine: protect your intellectual property. (On The Shelf).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... The issue of intellectual property and its protection is a growing concern, and Deborah E. Bouchoux's book, Protecting Your Company's Intellectual Property: A Practical Guide to Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents & Trade Secrets (Amacom, $29.99), addresses this topic thoroughly. Bouchoux ...
Too much tech? (Cyberwise).(letters)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Q I recently purchased a PDA, but between this, my cell phone, and laptop, I'm feeling a little too wired and weighed down. Help. --Shawn Rose London, Ontario Canada Here's a little secret I like to share with just a few: You don't need all your technology all the time. Some ...
Let's celebrate!: use performance evaluations as a time to praise. (Inbox).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... At the Ritz-Carlton, a luxury hotel in New York, "performance evaluations are a time for celebration," according to Theal Gilbert-Jamison, vice president of training and development for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. Managers provide employee feedback on a daily basis, so the performance ...
Overcoming depression. (Since You Asked ...).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Q I was laid off two weeks ago and it was very depressing. Since then, I've had a few job interviews that seem promising. But is there advice for people who are having greater challenges on the job front? --M. Yerby B.E. Bulletin Board Your depression is a common reaction. When ...
Claim the victory--internally: use these tips to avoid letting company job postings pass you by. (Making Connections).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Letitia R. Doe had been applying for jobs with other companies for months before stumbling upon an internal job listing posted in her employer's lunchroom. Doe, then a case manager with the Illinois Department of Human Services, considered applying for the management position in support ...
Convention calendar. (powerplay).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002 ... * Professional Women of Color will host its annual anniversary celebration on January 26 New York 212-714-7190 * United Negro College Fund's National Alumni Council will hold its NAC-NPAC UNCF General Leadership Summit. January 31-February 3 Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel ...
Value City Department Stores. (On The Move).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002 ... Carter D. Womack has been named vice president of human resources for Value City Department Stores in Columbus, Ohio. He will be responsible for ...
Reebok international Ltd. (RIL). (On The Move).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002 ... Denise Kaigler has been named vice president of global communications at Reebok international Ltd. (RIL). She will oversee all external ...
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. (On The Move).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002 ... C. Lynn McNair has been named vice president for philanthropic partnerships for the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. She will be responsible for fundraising efforts. Previously, she ...
Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C. (On The Move).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002 ... Saul A. Green has been named director of minority business group at the law firm Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C., in Detroit, Michigan. He will enhance ...
Household in Prospect Heights. (On The Move).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002 ... Diane Jackson has been named community relations director at Household in Prospect Heights, Illinois. She is responsible for the design and implementation of the company's strategy to link ...
Each one, teach many: investment banker Lloyd Campbell is using his own wealth to prepare a new generation of teachers: Campbell has found that his passion can help his community. (Black Wealth Initiative).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... EVEN BEFORE LLOYD CAMPBELL BECAME A MANAGING director and group head of equity private placement at Rothchild Inc., a New York-based investment bank, he knew the importance of giving back. The son of one of the Tuskegee airmen, Campbell, 44, has been volunteering in his community since he ...
From debt do you part: Aleas Hammett and her husband, David, are beginning the long, hard process of eliminating the debt that clouds their future. (Family Finances).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... THE SEPTEMBER 11 TRAGEDY AND SUBSEQUENT declaration of war by President George W. Bush affected many American families, For Aleas and David Hammett of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, it meant that they had to be ready to serve their country at a moment's notice. David, 40, a full-time master ...
The domino effect: ripples from September 11 spread FAR and WIDE. (Business News).
Jan 01, 2002; ... DARRYL MCCRAY, 38, IS ONE OF THE MANY BUSINESS OWNERS still reeling from the effects of the September 11 terrorist attacks. "Business came to a grinding halt," says McCray, owner of House of Nubian (www.house ofnubian.com), an 11-year-old store that sells ethnic jewelry and clothing just a ...
22 stocks for 2002: with the markets at their lowest levels in years, B.E. picks 22 stocks that could put you in a prime position to profit when the economy rebounds. (Investing).
Jan 01, 2002; ... WHEN IT COMES TO BUYING STOCKS, THE WORST OF TIMES ARE often the best of times. When circumstances look the darkest, the wisest investors start to stir on the sidelines. They look for sustained drops, the type of grueling periods during which many folks choose to exit the markets, and then ...
301 investing: evaluating an investment takes time and patience. Here's how to find out what you're buying before you commit. (Investing Part 3 Of A Series).
Jan 01, 2002; ... INTUITION. IT'S WHAT SEPARATES THE MEN FROM THE BOYS, OR shall I say, the women from the girls? Either way, intuition is vital in decision-making--something Jami Smith knows well as an avid investor. At 25, she has maintained a well-heeled portfolio since 1997 by trusting her instincts. ...
Powerful forces: three African American women take on the high-tech world. (Black Digerati)(Cover Story).(Cover Story)
Jan 01, 2002; ... LENA L. WEST REALIZES THAT ANY AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN WHO THINKS ABOUT STARTING A tech company today will likely get discouraged if she flips through an industry magazine. "A quick browse reveals very few people who look like me," she says. It's a realization that could make any budding ...
Home, sweet (networked) home: whether you're a tech pro or just a beginner, connecting your home PCs is an easy way to achieve domestic tranquility. (Technology).
Jan 01, 2002; ... IN THE 1960S, PEOPLE ASKED IF YOUR TV WAS COLOR OR BLACK and white. The '70s were all about the 8-track. The '80s and '90s found us toying with CD-ROMs, DVDs, and computers with superhigh-speed processors. Well, welcome to the new millennium, where the big question isn't what kind of PC do ...
tightening your belt: ten simple money-savings tips for the new year. (Consumer Empowerment).
Jan 01, 2002; ... TIFFANY M. FLETCHER OF PHILADELPHIA LIKES the good life. Raising her two grandchildren Zaikeyah, 17, and Komayah, 4, she spends at least $400 per month eating out with them at Applebee's, Houlihan's, and other area restaurants. She loves to shop for them and herself, buying the latest ...
Operation: now!: conquer procrastination in the new year. (Peak Performance).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... It's 2002, and you are determined to make it your best year ever. You've set your priorities, made resolutions, and identified goals. You are committed to improving yourself and making the most of your life. As you devote the first weekend of the new year to tossing out clutter and bad ...
Required reading: overwhelmed by self-help tomes? Start with these fantastic four. (Words To Strive By).(Brief Article)(Bibliography)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Go to any book store anywhere in the country and you will be all but overwhelmed by what has been a booming segment of publishing: motivational, personal development, and self-help tomes. Books such as The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey (Simon & Schuster, $28) have ...
Let me coach you. (In The Know).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2002 ... When the idea for Motivation hit me four years ago, t envisioned a business-oriented, practical, yet inspirational, self-help section aimed at helping you to improve your personal effectiveness. Now, I finally get to serve as the editor of the section, which, under the direction of former ...
Real estate horrors: mortgage scams to watch. (Consumer Life).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Dana Evans, a 30-year-old entrepreneur, had no idea she'd be the victim of a scam by a mortgage company recommended by a friend. After locating an abandoned multiunit building she wanted to buy, Evans went to a mortgage company, where she qualified for a 203-K rehabilitation construction ...
`E' doesn't mean easy: electronic tickets may leave you disconnected. (Travel Wise).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Gordon Hicks was anxious to get home to Los Angeles following two week business trip to the Caribbean. Booked on an American Airlines flight to Atlanta, with a connecting flight to Los Angeles, mechanical problems on the first plane delayed Hicks for seven hours. He would miss his ...
We're showing you the money: how to pay for college. (Priceless Resources).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002 ... To facilitate your search for college funds, the Federal Student Aid Information Center is offering two free publications. The Student Guide 2002-2003 is the most comprehensive resource spelling out how to apply for grants, loans, and work-study programs. ...
A first-class rule. (Ask Your Advocate).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Q If my plane is canceled or delayed, is the airline obligated to get me on any next available flight--not just one of theirs? --D. Thompson Los Angeles A Yes, only on domestic flights, under what's called Rule 240. If the delay or cancellation is in any way the fault ...
Ski sensations: Pasadena exec ain't no powder puff. (Personal Passions).(Brief Article)(Interview)
Jan 01, 2002; ... "It was a bluebird day in Snowbird, Utah." Dino White recalls. Sunny, clear with no clouds, no wind. Layered in Patagonia thermals and Spider ski gear, positioned on his Dynastar 4x4 skis (he usually travels with three pairs, even on local runs), and straining his neck to see past the ...
Winter wonderlands: hot spots for the coolest season. (Travel Talk).(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Ok, so you have two left feet on skis, and when you think of snowy mountains, only frostbite comes to mind. Ah, but from Courchevel, France, to Vail, Colorado, we found luxurious hotels in the hottest resort areas that afford the latest in creature comforts, such as spa and pamper ...
Cold comfort: suited for snow business. (In Style).(cold-weather clothing)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Whether you're seriously schussing or simply styling, your success on the slopes will be determined by clothing that is functional, stylish, and comfortable. * Function. It's all about shells. They can be layered and then peeled off, flexible for varying weather conditions. The ...
Snow blowin'. (Extras).(The Only StandUp Snowmobile)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Jan 01, 2002 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What happens when you combine the sensation of snowboarding with the techniques of snowmobiling? You get The Only StandUp Snowmobile Hammacher Schlemmer. With a 1.1-gallon fuel capacity, this vehicle can power up ...
Going to X-screams. (Extras).(skis)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Jan 01, 2002 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The X-scream series ski from Salomon is for serious slopers--mountain managers who can carve through moguls in a single rebound. Made ...
And fashionable to boot. (Extras).(GiGi leather boot)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Jan 01, 2002; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A pres-ski attire is all about comfort and style. Designer Regina blends the two in a fashionably functional fox fur Italian boot called GiGi. Its cowhide exterior is ...
What's happening.(skiing competitions and special events)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2002; ... Wax those skis. It's time for the 2002 Annual Ski Fest sponsored by Subaru of America and the Cross Country Ski Areas Association (603-239-4341; www.xcski.org), January 5-6, at Izaak Walton Inn (406-888-5700) in Essex, Montana. Hit the trails for free at this winter celebration that ...