Business

3 Powerful Networking Tips

By Eddie D. Love  Spring has sprung and the summer solstice is rapidly approaching! I’m no meteorologist, but I’m almost certain that we’re in for another scorching hot summer here in the Queen City! You do know what that means, right?…
May/June 2017

Innovation at Work: Rochelle Salon Suites

   By Eren Simpson India Rochelle Rice is the owner of Rochelle Salon Suites, located at The Shoppes at University Place, and hers is the only black, female-owned business in the entire shopping center. Not only that, but her suites offer others a chance to fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams by allowing them to own their own business without the traditional overhead costs.…
Business

How To Improve Your Job Search

By Iris Hunter Are you currently looking for a job? If so, how has your job search experience been so far? Good? Bad? Okay? Well, if you are struggling to obtain a position then you are not alone since there are a vast amount of individuals who are also currently struggling with their job search.…
Lifestyle

5 Tips for Hosting a Networking Reception at Home

By Michiel Perry Spring networking season is right around the corner. As you prepare to host your guests both personal and professional, here are some tips to make an impression: Get Personal: Personalized napkins or linen are a great way to make your event stand out to your guests and look great in social media images for a business event. …
Lifestyle

Get Dressed with Jewelry: Tips You Should Know

By LaShanda Millner-Murphy   Jewelry is a way of making getting dressed be fun and stress- free while introducing your work and style personality. Whether you like to wear style is simple, conservative or bold, intentionally including jewelry in your wardrobe will a great idea.  …
Business

15 Tips To Revamp Your Resume

By Iris Hunter Let me ask you a question. If you were given the chance to give your resume to an employer that was hiring for a more challenging and/or higher paying position would the document accurately portray your qualifications? If you answered “no” to this question, then you should consider scheduling a FREE consultation with a professional resume writer so that he/she can discuss ways to improve your resume, especially since having a professionally written resume is imperative to advancing your career.…
Events

The Rundown: Thursday, July 14 – Monday, July 18

By Shawn Allison Yo, what’s the business Queen City? A whole lot, that’s what I’m telling you! I have found over 40 events for you and your camp, colleagues and comrades to get into this weekend and we are scheduled to have some absolutely fantastic weather!…
Business

Tips to Make Networking Easier

By Sunny Jordan Did opportunity knock at your door this morning? I am almost certain that it didn’t. Opportunity did not knock at my door this morning. Instead, I knocked on the door of opportunity! If you want to make it happen you no longer can wait for an opportunity to find you.…
Events

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, June 9 -Sunday, June 12th

By Shawn Allison What’s happenin’ my Queen City Brothers & Sisters? School is out, the weather is beautiful this weekend and there are tons of colorful, enriching and festive activities for everyone to get into! From theatre, to jazz, to workshops, to art showcases, these ‘skreets’ are poppin’ this weekend!…