(Akiit.com) For more than a decade, broad-based coalitions at both the state and federal levels have united consumer advocates, labor, clergy, civil rights champions and others in calling for an end to predatory lending. Although 16 states and the District of Columbia effectively ban payday lending, the majority of the ...
(Akiit.com) There are plenty of current statistics and reports that suggest the recession is over. Whether that is true or not, there are thousands of families still struggling as if these were the most difficult of times financially. It can be hard to make ends meet. But what might be ...
(Akiit.com) I know this sounds not only counter-intuitive, but also tortuous. I mean why would someone who has a decent shot at middle class living choose to go back to the “‘hood” and raise a family? In the African American culture especially, you are taught that your education is your ...
(Akiit.com) Becoming entrepreneur of the year is all about how well you run your business. It’s about whether your staff respect you, and how much your customers appreciate you. If you can make your company strong, powerful and successful, you will cement your reputation as an excellent business owner. Protect ...
(Akiit.com) Fires, and fire safety, are always a hot topic in the business world. One small mistake, one neglected electric cable, and everything that company has built up can be lost. It’s important to safeguard our companies and our employees from this dangerous occurrence, but how? Given that there are ...
(Akiit.com) There are plenty of things in business that make a company a success. And, one of the major ones is the quality of the products they provide. So, you need to do what’s necessary to make sure your products last as long as possible. These are just a few ...
(Akiit.com) While economists contend that the economic recession is over, the reality for much of Black America is starkly different. Racial disparities in unemployment and under-employment persist. And homeownership, a key measure of economic health for consumers and communities alike continues its downward decline even now. According to the U.S. ...
(Akiit.com) How you present your product can make a big difference to how customers perceive it. Customers only have a limited amount of information. And they want to be able to make decisions about products quickly and easily. But often many people in business underestimate the importance of presentation. They ...
(Akiit.com) The craft beer industry has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent years, and there is a world of opportunity for entrepreneurs to explore. So, if you have ever felt the desire to create a beer and start a legitimate business, why not give it go? Here are some pointers ...
(Akiit.com) Perhaps one of the greatest entertainers of all time suddenly left us on April 21, 2016. Kay and I were on a plane heading to Los Angeles when it came across the screen. I was in shock and it wasn’t but a few minutes before tears came into my ...
(Akiit.com) In 1960, MIT was the home of one of the only computers in America. The computer was the size of a sports hall and it cost millions of dollars to build and run. Only a privileged few had access to it and they had to book their usage, months ...
(Akiit.com) These days, there is a growth in people starting businesses from home. Why? Because it provides a convenient and comfortable way to run a business. Bearing that in mind, here are three great businesses you can run from home: Graphic Design Business Starting a graphic design business is possibly ...