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Harlem Business Alliance to Use $700K Grant to Support Small Businesses

Posted on February 22, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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After a series of small, black-owned businesses closed in Harlem recently, many asked where was the help to keep these shops open as national retailers continue to flood the neighborhood. Continue reading →

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HBA: Creating The Perfect Pitch In Any Environment

Posted on January 9, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Creating the Perfect Pitch in any Environment Continue reading →

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Bank of America to help in Sandy Rebuilding Effort

Posted on December 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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Bank of America today committed $20 million in new funding for 13 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to provide financing for small businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Continue reading →

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Check/Spring Bank Coming Soon To Harlem

Posted on November 15, 2012 by | 2 Comments

CheckSpring Bank has cut the ribbon on its first branch in the middle of the financial crisis in the Bronx. Despite the inauspicious timing, the bank’s efforts to persuade urban New Yorkers to step up their financial dealings from check-cashing stores to a full-service bank have paid off. Continue reading →

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How Do I Get Better Customers in Harlem?

Posted on November 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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Like many startups, when my company was in the early stages, we were hungry for clients, so we eagerly took any job that came our way. Continue reading →

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Smart Finance: Prop-up Business Cash Flow (update)

Posted on October 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The True Fallacy:  Why the hassle over a pointless agenda? 

An accountant told me that it is nearly impossible for some businesses to access traditional financing.  Some of the culprits being referred to are your typical “cash businesses”: restaurants, bars, nightclubs, jewelers, service stations, etc. Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss or Misinterpret Your Target Customers

Posted on September 4, 2012 by | 1 Comment

Don’t Miss or Misinterpret Your Target Customers

Harlem Business Alliance Presents: Kevin Howell

The concept, “Target Market” is a buzz phrase used by many marketers and business owners.  Not surprisingly, there are still significant misconceptions about its importance and relevance to a successful marketing plan.   Continue reading →

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How to Generate Great Harlem Word of Mouth

Posted on July 9, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Word of mouth is vital to any small Harlem businesses that hopes to grow. For a fortunate few, it just happens naturally. But word of mouth can also be planned, executed and nurtured as a specific marketing method. Continue reading →

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Struggling Harlem Businesses To Get Funds From Manhattan Borough Presedent Scott Stringer

Posted on February 3, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Nino DiGiovanni’s East Harlem pizza shop is struggling to survive, and it could close if his business doesn’t receive a boost. Continue reading →

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