Highly Regarded Business Writer Pierre Clark Shows US How To Get The Bag To Start Our Business

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How To Get The Bag To
Start Your Business

By Pierre Clark

Stats show that more than 60% of all small business startup funding for a business comes from the founders and personal friends of the founders. So you'll have to raise the first startup cash yourself and demonstrate your business commitment and your concept's potential before investors will be interested.

Writer's Note: Everyone thinking about starting a business wants to know: how to get the money. Here are some tips and strategies. (I'm using these myself. Let me know how they work for you.)

 Here are 10 ways to raise up to $10,000 cash:

• 1. Host a fundraiser: Create an event, sell 100 tickets at $100 each.
• 2. Pre-sell your services or products. Sign up potential clients to contracts and collect down payments on account from each of them.
• 3. Sell stock shares in your company. If you start a small business corporation in Illinois, you can sell up to $1 million in stock shares usually without registering the company as a public corporation.
• 4. Hook up with a non-profit organization, start a program built around your product or service and write a grants application to solicit funding though the non-profit.
• 5. Enter a business plan competition. The Miller Beer Urban Entrepreneur Competition gives out $25,000.00 in grants to business entrepreneurs under 30 who are starting their own businesses. Kool Cigarettes sponsored a similar competition and there are many others.

New Book By Award Winning Author Chanté Griffin Gives Us The Scoop Step-By-Step On Buying Black All The Year-Long

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Chanté Griffin Launches The
“Buy Black” Financial Toolkit to
Empower Black-Owned Businesses

2025 has shown Black Americans many things—notably that we can’t rely on DEI initiatives either to support or to sustain Black businesses.  This year has underscored the challenges Black Americans face, notably the limitations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in supporting Black businesses. “The work of increasing economic justice and Black wealth is ours, and the time to increase our commitment to Black businesses is now,” says Chanté Griffin, journalist and author of Loving Your Black Neighbor as Yourself.

In response, Griffin developed the “Buy Black” Financial Toolkit, a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to supporting Black-owned businesses throughout the year. This free, year-long resource assigns a theme to each month, providing curated lists of businesses to support and practical strategies for intentional spending. The toolkit launched in April 2025, aligning with Financial Literacy Month, and continues through March 2026.yougochante.com

Griffin was inspired to create the toolkit after two of her friends' products were removed from Target's shelves amid the company's rollback of DEI initiatives in January. “My friends’ experiences, coupled with sobering news stories, prompted me to become more intentional about putting dollars into Black communities and to provide a resource for others to do the same,” she explains.

Get The Scoop On The New York Bound: Bronzeville The Musical's Historic ENCORE at the Apollo Theater

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New York Bound: Bronzeville The Musical Set for Historic ENCORE at the Apollo Theater on Sunday, May 25, 2025

A Soul-Stirring Tribute to Faith, Legacy, and Courage Highlighting the Rich History of Bronzeville, Chicago

The Mahdi Theatre Company is proud to announce its upcoming ENCORE performance of Bronzeville, The Musical, a production that celebrates the enduring legacy of Bronzeville’s vibrant history before it heads to the iconic Apollo Theater in New York City. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable experience on May 25, 2025 at 253 W. 125th St., New York, NY 10027.

Bronzeville, The Musical is a poignant and captivating journey that follows a father guiding his wayward teenage son on an enlightening path through their ancestral roots. This soulful musical resonates with themes of redemption, faith, legacy, and the courage of a community, emphasizing the crucial role of history in preserving identity and heritage.

It poignantly reflects on the Great Migration from the South to Chicago, showcasing the resilience and brilliance of Black history and culture.  Checkout our Exclusive Interview with Margaret Madhi below...

Get The Scoop On How Teddy L. Astin Helps Black Homeowners Stay in Their Homes

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Meet the Black Founder Helping Homeowners Stay in Their Homes With Proven Foreclosure Prevention Solutions

As financial pressures continue to impact families nationwide, Teddy L. Astin, President and Founder of TLA Real Estate Consulting, Inc. is helping homeowners facing foreclosure to seek professional support before it’s too late. Specializing in loan modifications, forbearance agreements, and foreclosure prevention, TLA is committed to helping families protect what matters most—their homes.“During times like these, with layoffs, wage reductions, and economic uncertainty affecting so many, homeowners deserve trusted guidance and real solutions,” said Teddy L. Astin, President of TLA Real Estate Consulting. “Our mission is to help people navigate tough financial waters and avoid the devastating loss of their home.”

For over a decade, TLA has successfully assisted thousands of homeowners across the U.S., helping them find relief from overwhelming mortgage debt. Whether you’re behind on payments, facing job loss, or dealing with medical bills or other life-altering challenges, TLA offers personalized strategies to help you stay in your home.