Rappers E-40 and Chamillionaire are collaborating with an equity investment platform to help fund a minority startup. With the help of an investment company, Republic, the rappers will be rewarding $25,000 to the winner of a competition they are producing. Chamillionaire announced the news via an app called Convoz; the …
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Atlanta rapper and entrepreneur, Clifford ‘T.I.P’ Harris and longtime business partner Jason Geter, have officially launched ‘Tech Cypha,’ their new investment syndicate which focuses on early growth and late-stage startup businesses. The objective is to focus on providing startups with capital, marketing, and branding direction through guided mentorship and various partnerships that include …
Read More »International trade is very sticky across lots of borders, but one thing that the United States has been able to hold together, even amidst wars, is a decent trade relationship with most countries. Majority of the goods we enjoy and love on a regular basis come from another country, and …
Read More »Want to know if the love from your family and friends is real, then start a business. Everyone can scream all day about how much they love you and how they are always there for you, but when you actually need them-they’re no where to be found. No matter …
Read More »Even the most ballerific person makes mistakes and occasionally they happen in the workplace. Knowing how to handle the situation after a mistake is made can make or break your credibility (and help you keep your job). None of us are perfect and a mistake doesn’t have to equal …
Read More »Jay Z is a man of many business moves and if you’re lucky, he may be able to help you out too. According to Business Insider, Jay Z, real name Shawn Carter, is launching a venture capital fund. He has teamed up with his longtime business partner and president of …
Read More »Yes, you read that correctly. I just told you to take out your 401K and use it now instead of 30 years from now. It seems a little risqué, but isn’t life just one risk after another? I came across a really dope article at RamonSmothers.com that encourages us to …
Read More »Entrepreneurship is extremely scary, but do you know what is even scarier? Wasting your potential. Yes, entrepreneurship is risky. There will be ups and downs. You may have incredible success and fail at other benchmarks. Yes, starting off it may be rough. It is part of the process, but the …
Read More »I love to say this over and over again; you can have BALLER status without having a six-figure gig or sports contract. Being a BALLER is more than driving luxury cars and wearing Celine bags. Anyone can literally appear BALLER, but to financially be BALLER is a totally different ballpark. …
Read More »Many people are in the adult struggle. You know, the momentary feeling of balling when Chase pushes your direct deposit through in the wee hours of the morning. You wake up invincible, but by mid morning, after you have sent payments out, you realize that you can’t curse your boss …
Read More »Individuals forget about their credit until they want or need something and don’t have the initial capital to get the things they are considering for purchase. Contrary to some beliefs, cash is not more valuable than a prime credit score. Yes, cash is accepted everywhere, but what happens when you …
Read More »Being a Baller is more than driving luxury cars and wearing VVS diamonds. Anyone can literally appear Baller. A true Baller has financial longevity. They have a prime credit score, the debt-income ratio is relatively low, their savings are legit and they have multiple assets among other things. There are …
Read More »New Deal Alert! Telecommunications carrier, Verizon, and media giant, Hearst Corp., have partnered up to acquire Complex Media. According to The Wall Street Journal, sources say the deal values Complex at $250 to $300 million. It was announced Monday that the two companies will split ownership equally, and Complex co-founder and CEO Rich Antoniello will continue …
Read More »It’s that time of year again. I hope you haven’t blown your tax refund check just yet. If you have, no worries, you can still put these tactics to great use. If you haven’t, below are some things you should do with your refund check. 1. Invest in a Roth …
Read More »If you’ve ever wanted to start your own business, or launch your own service, who do you typically look to for advice? Your friends? The Internet? The closest people to you? While they may give sound advice, wouldn’t you much rather hear it from someone who’s had actual experience building …
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