Vol. 41 Nbr. 6, January 2011

Index

• 16 Money experts who want to make you rich.
• Celebrity business spotlight.
• How far would you go to get that job?
• So you've been fired ... now what?
• What to count on in a world of change.
• Make a commitment to invest in yourself.
• Designed for your need for speed.
• Is it time to invest in tech again? Financial experts get real about whether you should put money into dot-com stocks.
• The beginning of the year means tax planning time.
• Beware the bond bubble: right now, bonds carry more risk than you realize.
• Size matters: asset manager James N. Nelson III likes big companies destined to grow even bigger.
• How bad credit can hurt your career: if you think your employer doesn't care about how you handle money, think again.
• A new website for the savvy consumer.
• Are you a Frugalista?
• Know your rights when joining a gym.
• Live Financially Free!(Living in the Village: Build Your Financial Future and Strengthen Your Community) (Brief article)
• Canine Chic: Robin Crawford uses corporate wit to put her pet clients in the lap of luxury.
• Tennille M. Robinson's tip of the month.
• Square biz: geolocation is the right direction for small firms.
• What can quick response codes do for you? Use these physical links to connect to the digital world.
• Crowdsourcing do's and don'ts.
• A social media job plan: a fashion professional used her interests and her network to land a new opportunity.
• Continual Feedback Can Aid Advancement.
• Assume nothing.
• Be clear: to engage employees managers need to be deliberate in asking questions.
• Advancement in education looks good for blacks--and men.
• No need to come in, we'll just dial you up: how to prepare for a Skype interview.
• Charles Phillips.
• Jeff Davis.
• Jerri DeVard.
• Katrina McGhee.
• Richard S. Baker.
• Ingredients for success: a debt-free past and sound personal money management skills enable restaurateurs to grow.
• Taking control: Kyla Acie knows how to save, but she needs to set investment goals for retirement and her child's education.
• A suite deal: UrbanAmerica hopes for happy returns for Orlando resort acquisition.
• Don Thompson's recipe for growth.
• Your 2011 debt crisis guide: if you're deep in debt and you've run out of options, use this guide as part of your plan of attack.
• BE next: your money questions, answered: BE canvassed members of our 21- to 35-year-old audience via Facebook and Twitter to get a sense of their most pressing questions on wealth building.
• The many faces of 50: Curtis Jackson proves he's more than just music. Here, he gives Black Enterprise an all-access look at how he's become the consummate businessman.
• The great outdoors: Brooklyn snowboarder brings adventure sports to the city.
• Change is good.
• Spices for the palate: culinary experts serve up appetizing ideas for healthier post-holiday entertaining.
• Marion Jones speaks out.
• Shell Energy Forum.
• Speed, fun, & unparalleled performance.
• Backtalk with Laila Ali.