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Starting a Jewelry Line With Basketball Wives LA, Malaysia Pargo

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Every now and then we like to bring the best in conversations from Entrepreneurs and Corporate Professionals who are making a difference, starting a new venture, or who simply have an amazing story to share on The BOSSNetwork Twitter Channel; #BOSSChat. This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Mom, Wife, Fashion Executive, Business Owner, Malaysia Pargo  @styleingrace of Basketball Wives LA, who is launching her first Jewerly line titled Three Beats @Three_Beats .  The Jewelry line is set to launch 11.11.2011 and you can learn more at http://www.threebeatsjewelry.com .  We decided to bring you an excerpt of the interview for your reading enjoyment. Until next time, know that you have the power and ability to achieve your heart’s desire. The BOSS Network: Malaysia Pargo  @ styleingrace  Walk us through your career path. How did you get to this point? #BOSSChat Malaysia Pargo  @ styleingrace  : I did some modeling, videos and styled athletes and wives. I’ve always been

7 Ways to Build Your Entrepreneur Support Network

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Tina C. Wells Everyone needs a network of people they can count on, in both in their personal lives, and in business. For entrepreneurs especially, these support networks can make the difference between feeling like you’re out there on your own, to being deeply connected to other entrepreneurs and having a team of friends, advisers or partners to turn to when you’re not sure which direction to go.  Here are seven tips for building the ultimate network to support your entrepreneurial goals. CREATE A SMALL GROUP OF FIVE LIKE-MINDED ENTREPRENEURS.  You may have already heard of these “mastermind” groups. But what do you call a group for those who haven’t yet mastered something? Call it whatever you like, but build one — quickly. Make sure that the four other people you engage don’t have competing businesses, and think of ways you can help each other. I know of groups that meet monthly and each member has to come to the meeting with at least one lead for another member of the group.

No Money No Business by BOSS Member Aundrea Y. Wilcox

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If you are thinking of starting a business with no money, THINK again.  Why would you do something so stupid?! It’s like going to a bar without your wallet or purse. You can’t buy. When you go into business without money, you can’t serve—not well anyway. If you want your customer’s first experience with you to be pleasant, you’re going to have to spend some money, whether for packaging, a well-done and presentable menu, bagging and labeling, or a professional-looking invoice or receipt as a minimum. And why is it that you don’t have any money anyway? If and when you decide to go into business, it’s going to take real discipline to stay within your budget and spend according to a plan. You will also need to continue (not start) to save money for a rainy day. If you’re not saving any money now, how can you expect to start a business and do any better? Don’t start a business thinking that you’re going to solve your money woes in a hurry. Trust me, if you have no money now, cash flow will

A Day in Her Life: Platinum Selling Singer Brandi D. Williams

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Brandi D. Williams What she does: Platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress.  Do n’t let what you see on TV and the movies fool you: Life in the limelight is not easy, nor is it for the weak. As one-third of the platinum-selling ‘90s girl group Blaque, the beautiful Brandi D. Williams knows firsthand what it takes to become a star and the responsibility that comes with finding fame. Get a glimpse into her life as she navigates her way through the thrilling yet demanding entertainment industry. Her day begins…    “I get up, (and) get on the phone first thing in the morning and run down my schedule.”   If she’s at home in Atlanta, she says her day starts with a grueling workout with her trainer, which helps her stay in shape and maintain stamina during performances. Soon she is whisked away for a long day filled with a series of interviews and events promoting her new single “Love It” off her upcoming solo album set for release early next year. “The sound of the album, what