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On this Juneteenth, a day commemorating the emancipation of African Americans, we reflect on the crucial role of entrepreneurship in the journey toward freedom. At TIME Systems, we honor the resilience and ingenuity of those who turned business ventures into pathways for liberation. During the era of enslavement, many African Americans used entrepreneurship as a route to freedom. Individuals often started businesses or engaged in trades, earning and saving money to purchase their freedom or support their families' liberation. This entrepreneurial spirit has historically driven change and empowerment.   At TIME Systems, we understand the power of entrepreneurship firsthand. Our owners, Lonnie and Rachel Bellamy, come from generations of entrepreneurs—from hog farming and stereo enterprises to government contracting and cybersecurity. We are dedicated to supporting and empowering entrepreneurs as they strive for success and freedom. Join us in commemorating Juneteenth and celebrating the powerful history of entrepreneurship as a force for change. Happy Juneteenth! #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

💡 Can you guess the world's largest entrepreneurial program for girls? If you said the Girl Scout Cookie Program, you are correct. As a supporter, you help Girl Scouts develop business skills that will serve them for years to come. Here's how you can make a difference: 💚 Watch for Girl Scouts in your neighborhood. 💚 If you know a Girl Scout, ask about their Digital Cookie® online platform for local delivery. 💚 If you don’t know a Girl Scout, visit https://ow.ly/VWCV50QoVCo to get connected to a local troop online for shipment to your door. #gsmists #entreprenuership #youthdevelopment #futureleaders

Noble Insight, Inc Our ancestors used to pass down knowledge and wisdom over fire pits, in huts, while working crops, hidden in basements meeting by lantern. The young listened intensely seemingly understanding the importance of knowing all of it until their time to share. At my firm Noble Insight, I have a vision that we can use the same brilliance of wisdom sharing to build stronger communities, individuals, families, businesses, legacies. Think of a new version of Black Wall Street where vastly experienced professionals (all entrepreneurs) with very successful businesses cut their rates to assist others who need advice and coaching to reach their next level. It is coming ……https://lnkd.in/e8HPK7Gt

In this edition of the “riff,” Patrick Lencioni joins Henry Kaestner for a short conversation about some of the hidden idols of entrepreneurship. Then, Joey, Justin, and Henry dive further in, examining how we easily turn good things into gods. Justin and Henry share how they have learned to fight against the temptation of “safe” idols by practicing disciplines of confession, community, and prayer. Take a listen 🎧: https://hubs.ly/Q02sl9kS0

Here are 3 lessons every person should know: 1️⃣ Start with passion, the money will follow. 2️⃣ Build a community, not just a customer base. 🤝 3️⃣ Stay true to your vision, even when times get tough. Celebrating the wins of Black-owned businesses is what we're about at SoFlo Black Pages. 🎉 Let's give a shout-out to the hardworking entrepreneurs in South Florida! 🌴 Share this to spread the love, and if you're curious to learn more, visit our website: sofloblackpages.com 🖤 #BlackExcellence #SouthFlorida #SupportLocal #sofloblackpages, #supportblackownedbusinesses

This is going to be epic! The fact that we will have the one and only Precious L. Williams on her very own BLOCK: 🤯 Growing and scaling these businesses with her amazing insights on how to craft a killer pitch! Register via the link below…you do not want to miss this. #BusinessBoostSociety #NoExcusesGrowAlready #Entrepreneurship

The team at Camoin Associates understands that small businesses and entrepreneurs are the heart of the United States economy, driving innovation, job creation, and community development. This article takes a look at some of the strategies that have been successfully used by small businesses to weather storms and emerge stronger and explains how economic development organizations (EDOs) can support the short- and long-term resilience of their local small businesses and entrepreneurs. https://buff.ly/47QfJZg.

Monkey see, Monkey do! If I smoked and told my child not to smoke, high chances he or she will smoke. If I continued doing what most people do, high chances my child will also repeat the same. If I do not create anything, high chances my child will not have the affinity to create either. Now one can rightly debate that what about all the first generation entrepreneurs, multi millionaires. Well they are 3% of the population. Exceptions can’t be examples. But we can definitely look at the exceptions, get inspired and start following their path today. And maybe one day our children do the same. If we display courage, they might too. If we display discipline, they might too. If we focus on our DREAMS, they might too. So if we want our children to be best versions of themselves, we have to the best version of ourself. We lead by example. What are your views on the same?

If you're in Tulsa, you should come hang out with us. Even if you are in the ideation stage. This can give you some insight into what a founder needs to know and articulate well. Investors are not just looking for product market fit, the are looking for founder product fit. Pitching your business is a good way to demonstrate both.

Some entrepreneurial stories just grab you right from the start. What started as a creative outlet in rural Missouri has grown into an internationally renowned quilting community called Missouri Star Quilt Company.  As Jenny celebrates 15 years in business in 2024, her story shares some wise lessons: 1. Follow your heart – Jenny's business came from genuinely loving quilting and nurturing a community around it. This authenticity keeps customers coming back.  2. Embrace limitations – Despite financial hardship early on, Jenny leveraged constraints to drive creativity. Limits can bring opportunities. 3. Persist through challenges – From a son's cancer to near bankruptcy, Jenny has confronted obstacles without losing passion. Entrepreneurs need that grit. 4. Remember your roots – Jenny kept operating from small-town Missouri. She maintains the personal touch that defined the early days. Jenny built a quilting empire by staying grounded in her values. As we celebrate her anniversary, may her journey inspire yours. Here's to 15 more years of Missouri Star's success!