Build Black Enterprise

Building enterprise is the key to strengthening the black dollar and fortifying communities with buying power. The resources below are designed to educate entrepreneurs about the basics of growing and sustaining a successful business.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The U.S. Small Business Administration is an independent agency of the federal government that was established in the 1950s to provide essential resources for small businesses to build and grow. This guide walks you through the 10 stages of developing your own enterprise, including legal advice, funding options, and business plan writing.

MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The MBDA assists minority-owned businesses by providing them access to research, data, and publications. They also align businesses with strategic partners and even have Business Centers located around the country, including one in Dallas!

HOW TO START A STARTUP

This series of video lectures from Stanford University features lessons from veteran entrepreneurs and gives advice on the most important aspects of building a successful startup. Lessons focus on topics like competition, scaling, culture and marketing!

FUNDERA

This article from Fundera, a resource for business funding and lending options, gives 25 resources for minority businesses to find grants and other ways to get business credit and capital!