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If you pay close attention, you can spot Rick Moore’s designs on celebrities such as Kevin Hart, Omari Hardwick, and Kerry Washington. He also customized a letterman jacket for Hollywood powerhouse Tyler Perry. Moore’s clothing line, Nyla Elise, named after his daughter, has steadily been on the rise since its inception in a one-bedroom apartment i...

Seun Olubodun (Image: Duke-Winston.com)If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a fashion business, you want to read this. Seun Olubodun, 32, is the founder Duke & Winston, an apparel brand started in 2009 with a cult-like following. Seun has managed to accomplish what few have in just 6 years, turning a grassroots t-shirt company into a thriving...

Before starting a business, every entrepreneur should be prepared for the bumpy ride. Here are a few pieces of advice to get you started on the right track....

Yes, you can get what you want while leaving the other party feeling like a winner, too....

When building a business from the bottom-up, you've got to be ready for anything. Here's how to avoid bungling things up, even on shaky ground.When Amazon.com and the United Parcel Service bungled countless Christmas orders last year, it wasn't a just a PR nightmare for both companies. It was a teaching moment for fledgling small businesses. If...

With food trucks generally losing 50 percent of their business in winter, here are six ways to make sure your food truck business stays hot when the weather gets chilly....

Following trends can be dangerous, but if your business idea is ahead of the curve, you can expect success....

As small businesses continue to struggle in a tough economy, Jason Davis, senior advisor at Capital Finance Group, is leading these businesses to turn to government contracts to increase their profits.Capital Finance Group is a boutique GSA and Government Procurement Marketing firm, and among its most popular services is getting small and...

Visionaries often hear 'no' when they first propose their big ideas. Find out when you should or shouldn't take no for an answer, and how to turn that no into a yes....

The world is full of entrepreneurial upstarts that took down industry giants. It happens all the time. Here are five winning strategies.Everyone loves a David versus Goliath story. When we see the little guy win against all odds, we know that anything is possible. When it comes to business, that's absolutely true. History is full of upstarts who...