"This book looks at several successful African American women and chronicles their success, obstacles, challenges, and lessons learned. The authors have first person access to each of these women and break down their stories to help other aspiring entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of starting or owning their own business"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-170) and index.

Preface: Our personal journey to entrepreneurship and the book -- Introduction: A new boss in town -- The Growing Impact of African American Women-Owned Businesses -- You Want to Do What? Turning Your Idea Into Your Business -- I Think I Love You: Branding Your Passion and Understanding Your Unique Value Proposition -- Who Do I Run to? Finding a Mentor and Building Mentor Relationships -- Adding Value: Building Mutually Beneficial Strategic Partnerships -- Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Building Your Relationship Currency -- Where is the Money? Solutions to Fund Your Business and Business Development -- Making You a Priority: Leveraging Internal Strengths -- Keeping It Moving: Developing a Resilient Mind-set -- Faster, Smarter, Harder: Taking Your Business to the Next Level -- Coding for the Future: New Frontiers for African American Women in Technology -- Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Nontraditional Industries -- Intrapreneurship: Adding Entrepreneurial Value and Innovation Within a Corporation -- Make Being a Woman-Owned Business Work for You: Resources on Programs, Agencies, and Organizations That Support Women-Owned Businesses -- Conclusion.

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