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Black and Hispanic Entrepreneurship

Posted on October 25, 2016 by bermanevansretail

The American Express OPEN Forum recently reported on the state of entrepreneurship among African-Americans and among Hispanics. Here are some highlights. With regard to African-American entrepreneurs, Anthonia Akitunde notes that: “Black entrepreneurs may struggle with challenges that are both common to small-business … Continue reading →

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How to Better Promote YOURSELF

Posted on October 14, 2016 by bermanevansretail

I regularly ask my undergraduate and graduate students: Why should an employer want to hire YOU? What can YOU offer that is distinctive? One good way to answer to these questions is by publishing material online through your own blog … Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead for Holiday Season 2016?

Posted on September 29, 2016 by bermanevansretail

Holiday season 2015 did not reach the expectations of many retailers. Holiday season 2016 is expected to see even stronger growth for online retailing, but not a lot of growth for store-based retailing — especially apparel, home goods, and mass … Continue reading →

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