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About My Sister's Business - by Fran Harris (Paperback)

About My Sister's Business - by  Fran Harris (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Harris, nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. magazine, offers big ideas to small-business owners. Here she turns her attention to the stories of African-American women who have learned to thrive economically under the most adverse circumstances--and pinpoints how others can follow in their footsteps. Harris explores the roadblocks that African-American women face on thier journeys toward business ownership and helps readers evaluate their progress.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Sure, as a woman and an African American starting your own business, you will encounter boulders in your path. But black women in America have always had to be tenacious and resourceful. Don't even think about allowing age, the economy, racism, sexism and all those pesky irritants to stop you. The best argument against them is excellence. Young, gifted and disciplined, Fran Harris is leading the way for all of us. In About My Sister's Business, she has shared her knowledge and experience with you, and it comes straight from the heart. This book is full of concrete advice on how to start your own business, create a business plan, raise capital, be your own marketing and publicity firm, run your business from your home, and much, much more! She has also asked other entrepreneuring sisters to share their experiences with you. Allow their examples to lift, guide and inspire you. It's knowing that we're not alone that pulls us through. We're on this planet to support each other. We must keep the cycle going. That's why this book is invaluable.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Terrie M. Williams is a licensed clinical social worker with a BA in psychology and sociology from Brandeis University and an MS in social work from Columbia University. She is the author of <i>Black Pain</i> and <i>The Odyssey of KP2</i>. She is the founder of the Terrie Williams Agency and has served as public relations adviser to clients such as Janet Jackson, Russell Simmons, the NBA, the NFL, and many corporations. Her Stay Strong Foundation is dedicated to youth advocacy and mentoring. She lives in New York City. <p/>Fran Harris, author of <i>About My Sister's Business, </i> is the former president of Nouveau Sports Marketing. A member of the WNBA's 1997 championship basketball team, the Houston Comets, she has been a speaker, actor, screenwriter, and ESPN color analyst. Featured in <i>Essence</i> and <i>Emerge, </i> Harris was a 1995 nominee for <i>Inc.</i>'s Entrepreneur of the Year and Austin's Most Powerful Woman awards.

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