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BBB Club and BBB Club Co-Op Opportunity

Posted by Teresa on April 1, 2009 at 9:30pm

Greetings,There is an Advertising Co-operative underway in the Black Business Builders Club that is targetinga 1/4 page ad in the June edition of Black Enterprise Magazine.Black Enterprise has over 525,000 subscribers and a 4 million person total readership. This adwill bring instant credibility and validation to our Black Economic Movment that is growingdaily with professional conscious Black People from all over the world.I Strongly Encourage You to Join our Powerful Movement, and Join our New Ad Co-op TodayYou are in a very good position to benefit tremendously if you decide that you want to be a partof something as wonderful as what we have been building here in the BBB Club. Don't wait, hesitate,or sit on the fence any longer. Get signed up, and join the BBB Club ahead of the massive number of peoplethat we anticipate will be joining once the ad runs in June.We are very excited about our new Co-op as it is a demonstration a testimony of the power of our unity whichis what our club is all about. In fact.....Black Economic Empowerment is in Direct Proportion to Black Unity!Go to http://budurl.com/BlackBizBuilders now and get signed up in the club. You can also see the powerful compensation plan video on this page which will illustrate how our club (along with this new ad campaign) can help you generate a serious monthly residual income.Everyone Should Have Multiple Streams of Residual IncomeYou can then go to http://hudsonliberty.com/bbbcoop.html to join in on the Ad Co-op.Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.Here My Personal Testimony on the BBB Club and BBB Club Co-Op;http://www.blackbusinessaffiliate.com/members/nbbta/postcard/FWBLPEH7CH.htmlTo Your Success,Teresa Johnsonhttp://budurl.com/BlackBizBuilders http://www.ebonywoman.infohttp://www.allaboutvegastravel.infohttp://www.affiliatecentral.org

Watch the Internet Broadcast of the Launch Party of the Black Business Network 4.0 Right Now!

Posted by Darlene on February 23, 2009 at 1:39am

On Sat, 2/21/09, TAG TEAM launched the new Black Business Network 4.0. The new program and website is phenomenal. The Black Business Network will be THE PLACE that Black people all over the world come to, in order to find Black-owned businesses. There are already over 22,000 Black people committed to buy Black everday who are members of the online communityWatch the Broadcast of the Launch Party Right Now! TAG TEAM recorded last night’s event and the taped broadcast of this event is available to view right now! You will be able to watch the launch event online. Although there is no fee to watch the Internet broadcast, you must be a member of the online community to have access to view. Just visit www.tagteammarketing.com/TeamDollar to set up your free account, then click on the Black Business Network banner in the upper left hand corner. A window shoud open for you that has a button that says Play Video.If you are a Black Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Network Marketer or someone dreaming of starting a business, just sit back and watch one of the greatest online events for Black people you have ever seen right now!"I don't have to apologize to anybody for being Black, because God almighty knew EXACTLY what he was doing when he made me Black!" "God and nature first made us what we are, and then out of our own created genius we make ourselves what we want to be." - Marcus GarveyDarlene RobinsonIndependent MarketerTAG TEAM Marketing International, Inc.Email: mauddarlene.robinson@yahoo.com

CERTIFIED BUSINESS ONE OF TEN FINALIST

Posted by Eula M. Young, COO on October 11, 2008 at 3:00pm

Derrick M. Guest, CEO & Founder of Griot’s Roll Film Production & Services Inc. and a certified business owner is one of the ten finalists for Project Enterprise 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Project Enterprise Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 will be held at the Alhambra Ballroom, 2116 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, New York, New York 10027 on Thursday, October 16, 2008 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.Griot's Roll provides Production (Film/Video), Post-Production (editing) and Multi-Media (electronic business cards - mini CD-ROMS, mini DVD, pod-casting, video e-mail blast, video newsletters etc. Griot's Roll specializes in web-video (Video Pod casting, Video e-mails, Video blogs, Web-casting) services. We create a DVD from your event, or products and services to advertise and market. We video tape concerts, entertainers, conferences, seminars, lectures, networking events, interviews, book signings, tape recruitment videos, festivals, cultural events, social events, training videos, etc, and create a quality video DVD or Electronic Business Card (salesman in your pocket) that is ready to be shown on-line. Take a look at our information below including our video links.Based in Central Harlem, New York Griot's Roll provides services on the following formats: Web videos, DVDs, Electronic Business cards, Video Newsletters, Video e-mails, CD-ROMs, and more. Griot's Roll will give our clients a great duplication package to go along with your finished project.Griot's Roll Production to date has shot a Television Pilot for Urban Fishing Production called Urban Fishing Adventure, a cooking/fishing show. Griot's Roll Production has provided editing services for IMAGINENATION 2006 Revolutionary Awards at the Apollo Theater, IMAGINENATION 2007 Summer Film Festival in St. Nicholas Park and editing services for Master Mo Mahaliel Haroom Sha Bethea Independent Feature Film. Griot's Roll most recent clients are Coler Goldwater Memorial Hospital, The Guttmacher Institute, The Workshop In Business Opportunities, Seminar videos for The Alternative Board including powerpoint presentation, Project Enterprise, to name a few.Griot's Projects:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5IdnOzTKfshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GN3BnWL3_8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQhoHNAF064https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5BmGb6moRkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXcRXnLhLnUHave A Great Day!Eula M. Young, COOeula@griotsrollproduction.com(212) 281-2286

Princess of Neo Soul Spirit Soulfire!

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on September 24, 2008 at 3:11pm

Spirit Soulfire is and emerging organic indie soul artist whose main inspiration is Minnie Ripperton. She takes it as a compliment that she is sometimes compared to Erykah Badu and Jill Scott knowing that she has her own distinctive songwriting ability and talents.Spirit Soulfire has performed at the World Famous Apollo, The Black Lilly, Hibachi, Groove Lounge, Five Spot (Philly) and Café Wha in NYC’s Greenwich Village to name a few.Keep an eye and ear out for this emerging talent!http://www.soundclick.com/SpiritSoulfire

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Now playing: Spirit Soulfire

For more information go to:http://www.myspace.com/spiritsoulfirehttp://www.myspace.com/kamalsupremehttp://www.soulgriots.comKamal Imani Management201-964-6275cipherkam@gmail.comsoulgriots@yahoo.com

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Redefining PINK

Posted by Kamilah Campbell on September 16, 2008 at 4:19pm

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It’s finally here. The long awaited promotional video showcasing The Pink Locket’s most exclusive pieces. Here at The Pink Locket we are on a mission to redefine the meaning behind the work PINK. After all the color can mean so many things. Turn up your speakers and enjoy the video!By: Kamilah C.The Pink Lockethttp://thepinklocket.com

Niva (The Hip Hop Soul Diva) Live @ Hot 97 Concert!

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on September 2, 2008 at 4:58pm

Get a sneak peak at Niva as she does her thing on the Hot 97 stage in Paterson NJ sponsored by China Doll Entertainment and Def Jam! The people loved her as shown by the many request for autographs and CD purchases. Niva is a songbird with a beautiful spirit. Look forward to more from her and Soulgriots Music Group/Kamal Imani management and promotions! For more info on Niva go to www.myspace.com/officiallyniva and http://www.soundclick.com/niva http://www.soulgriots.com

Camera Ready...New tools and services make it easy for small companies to create video ads

Posted by Margaret Salmond on August 12, 2008 at 4:57pm

Man, sometimes hangin out on Twitter, you find out the best stuff. This post came via "smallbusiness" on of my Twitter folks***********************************************************************************************By SHELLY BANJOAugust 11, 2008; Page R7Getting noticed by potential customers on the increasingly crowded Internet is a challenge, especially for small businesses with small marketing budgets. But there's one way to stand out amid the clutter, even for those with limited resources: online video commercials.Online video ads -- typically less than 30 seconds and appearing in Internet yellow pages, local search directories, news sites, blogs or social-media sites such as YouTube and Facebook -- give consumers a more detailed view into a business and what sets it apart.Less passive than television commercials, online video ads encourage viewers to click through to the company's Web site for more information or to make an instant purchase.Once limited to companies with the resources to hire advertising agencies and production companies, online commercials are now within the reach of smaller firms. Software and services sold by companies such as Spot Runner Inc., Mixpo, PixelFish Inc., TurnHere Inc. and Jivox Inc. allow small companies to create, deploy and monitor video ads at a fraction of the cost of hiring an ad agency to do it for them.Cresco Equipment Rentals featured its employees and equipment in its ads, to make the process of renting seem less intimidating. Small-business owners can choose where and when their ads will play, targeting customers by location, demographic and the types of Web sites they surf. They can keep tabs on how many views of the ad have occurred, how many people clicked through to their Web site, downloaded a promotional coupon or made a purchase after watching the video.These programs offer "small businesses a way to capture their target audience...on a larger scale and at a cheaper price," says Josh Martin, a vice president and director of emerging media for New York-based ID Media, a member of Interpublic Group of Cos. "Video commercials offer a compelling way to engage consumers."Cresco Equipment RentalsSpending by advertisers on online video ads is expected to nearly quadruple by 2011 -- rising to $1.9 billion from $505 million this year, according to New York-based research firm eMarketer Inc. Part of the reason: Click-through rates for video ads are higher than they are for plain-image or text-only ads, statistics from Google Inc.'s digital-marketing firm DoubleClick show.In addition, more people are watching videos online than ever before -- 154.2 million this year, compared with 114.3 million in 2006, according to eMarketer. While many are watching news and entertainment videos, a survey by the Online Publishers Association found that 80% of those who watch online video have seen a video ad at some point, leading 31% to check out the advertiser's Web page and 12% to make a purchase.The simplest and often cheapest of the new online-video tools allow business owners to pick from stock video footage and then customize the ad to fit their company. These spots work best when a unique image of the firm isn't necessary to get a marketing message across. This also is the best option for business owners with particularly small budgets.A NEW VENUEThe Princess Port Bed and Breakfast used a video of a couple on a beach to pitch itself to travelers.In April, Mirek Boruta, co-owner of the Princess Port Bed and Breakfast, a family-owned B&B in Half Moon Bay, Calif., was looking for a way to attract customers because bookings were down for the typically popular summer season.He was unimpressed with Internet banner ads and search-related listings, so he turned to Jivox, a Web-based video-ad service based in San Mateo, Calif. Jivox lets customers create commercials at no cost, but charges about $5 to $20 per 1,000 views of the video, depending on where the advertiser chooses to distribute the spot.Lured by the opportunity to try out an ad free, Mr. Boruta registered for the site and began using the self-service ad-making software, which walks users through each step of the process. He tried out a variety of stock footage associated with hotels and beaches, eventually choosing an 18-second clip of a couple holding hands and walking along a beach. He added an upbeat, jazzy music clip and an overlay of text that read: "Looking to getaway? Check out the best Bed & Breakfast in Half Moon Bay, CA." Underneath the text ran a link to Princess Port's Web site and a link to a coupon offering customers 10% off their next stay."Users get bombarded with ads everywhere, so offering them something in return for taking the time to learn about your product makes an ad more effective," says Diaz Nesamoney, founder and chief executive officer of Jivox.The cost of most video ads depends on where and how often they run. Companies can narrow down what day and time the ad plays and target customers by physical location.Some Internet users get annoyed by video ads that run before entertainment or news videos they are waiting to watch and will ignore or skip over the ad as a result. Small businesses may be better served by distributing their ads through directories and other sites that attract people who are on the Internet specifically to search for a product or service, says Matt Booth, senior vice president of interactive local media at researcher Kelsey Group in Princeton, N.J.LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION• What's New: New tools and services are making it easier for smaller companies to create online video ads.• What's at Stake: Statistics show that Internet users are more likely to click on video commercials than they are on plain-image or text-only ads.• Steps to Consider: Depending on your budget and message, use stock footage or hire a videographer, then decide where and when your ad should play.For his part, Mr. Boruta pinpointed users located in California, Nevada and Washington who were surfing local television and newspaper Web sites on Wednesday and Thursday nights, when he thought potential clients would be contemplating their weekend plans."Our Web traffic tripled instantly, from 10 hits a day to 30," and soon "all of our rooms were booked solid," Mr. Boruta says. The cost of running the ad for 40,000 views (measured as how many times a user watched the video through the end): $500.Mr. Boruta says 85% of customers brought in the online coupon, so he knew the ad was working. "We're a small bed and breakfast, so tripling the visits to our Web site and having to actually turn customers away is a big deal," he says.Some businesses, such as restaurants and real-estate agents, may benefit by creating a more personalized video profile of their shops. Incorporating product demonstrations, promotions and customer feedback gives consumers an instant and in-depth view into the company. Showing a distinct atmosphere engages customers and invites them to come on in, says Kelsey Group's Mr. Booth.Chris Smith, president of Cresco Equipment Rentals, an equipment-rental company based in Livermore, Calif., owned by NorCal Rental Group LLC, turned to Internet-video company TurnHere when he decided he needed to do more than rely on word of mouth to attract customers to his stores. TurnHere, based in Emeryville, Calif., produces unique video profiles for a flat rate, starting at $495. Businesses also pay TurnHere a monthly fee of $100 to $1,000, depending on how many video ads they have and on how many Web sites they appear.TurnHere sent a professional videographer to some of the Cresco stores to tape their products, customers and employees. The videos included images of the town and intersection where each shop was located.The videos -- which appeared on Cresco's Web sites and in search-engine listings on sites such as Google and MSN -- helped familiarize first-time customers with typically intimidating products such as sanders, saws and drilling equipment, Mr. Smith says. Customers would walk into a store and already recognize the manager and products from the videos, he adds."There are a hundred other stores that carry what we carry," Mr. Smith says. "With video, we get to fill in the blanks with some texture and tell our story."Visits to Cresco's Web site soared to about 14,500 a month from 4,000 in less than a year. Managers across stores say customers comment on the video ads on a daily basis. And while Mr. Smith says it's too early to measure any increases in sales, "when people need rentals, we're now at the top of their minds."

Don't Be The Last One To The Party

Posted by Audrey Bell-Kearney on August 1, 2008 at 4:42pm

By Audrey Bell-KearneyAs a business owner one of the keys to success is having a great marketing plan that is working. There are so many ways to market your business it is impossible to do them all, unless you have a team working with you that you can delegate to. I try to practice about 5 marketing techniques on a regular basis and I will share them with you.1. Article writing2. Blogging3. Publishing an Internet newsletter called an e-zine4. Sending out press releases5. Flyer and post card distributionRecently I got into using video to market my business and this is a great way to get your name and your face in front of potential clients. I know some you maybe thinking I don’t have a clue about how to use video and I will tell you it is as simple as buying a web cam or Flip video. Figure out what you want to say and record. Once you record you can upload your video to the Internet in a matter of minutes. A note here; make sure that your video is no longer than 10 minutes. Most of the video sharing sites will let you upload only 10 minutes of video footage. This process is so simple that my 9 year old niece can do, so I know you can. There are so many places out there that you can upload your video. You can actually have your own TV show right on the Internet. I’ve video on my website, I video on my social networking pages and my TV channel on a few of the video sharing sites. You owe it to the success of your business to check this technique out. Don’t Be The Last One To The Party.I will be holding a workshop on Internet marketing in October. If you are interested in attending please email me and I will send you more information.Until next monthMuch Success.AudreyAudrey Bell-Kearney is the successful author of The Sister INC. Blueprint To Starting & Running A Successful Business, with 2 other books in The Sister INC. Blueprint series. She is also the Publisher of Sister INC. Magazine. Audrey is a speaker and home-business coach. To contact Audrey visit www.SisterINC.com or email her at Audrey@SisterINC.com

Black Business Builders Club

Posted by Stan Blackman on May 31, 2008 at 10:19am

"The Easiest and Most Lucrative Black Business Opportunity Online"If you've been thinking that you should have a second stream of income but have been reluctant to get started because you don't have either the money or the time, you'll be interested in this program.Black Business Builders, is an affiliate program of the National Black Business Trade Association (NBBTA) and many are calling it, potentially "the easiest and most lucrative "micro-business" for Black entrepreneurs online to be found anywhere.In case you weren't aware, micro-businesses can give you immediate income - not an initial fortune, but a solid, extra cash stream. It's an additional stream of income that one day they may be worth more than everything else you have. They may start small but they don't stay small.In fact, this program contains a "Black Business Tool Kit and Entrepreneurial Training" that will help you grow any business you currently have or are thinking about starting. And - by using the program's proprietary marketing system - you quickly create a solid extra cash stream.Black business owners and entrepreneurs are joining because they love the many great benefits, concept, simplicity and income potential of the program. Black Business Builders is perfect for part-timers, or for those taking the initial steps to amass the capital they need for longer-term goals and bigger plans. And the money is good. You can reasonably expect to make good money over time and with just a few sales. The best part? Anyone can do this, even those who generally are very busy. This is one program you can't afford to overlook.Using this system, many newbies have transformed themselves from wanna-be "program jumpers" into legitimate, money making entrepreneurs. And those with a little more experience have found to get the training they need to create the wealth they want.The Black Business Builders Club is one of the many benefits of membership in Black Business Builders and is an on-line, worldwide community of people brought together by a common bond -- a shared interest in business and entrepreneurship. Whether you are a new business owner, or a seasoned professional, the Black Business Builders Club is for you!# Networking! Using the web-based forums and e-mail list, you can communicate and network with other members around the world. Share ideas, start lively discussions, make friends!# Audio/Video Postcards. Forget conventional e-mail announcements or boring paper invitations. Use your communication skills to create audio & video postcards! These messages can be recorded right on your computer and e-mailed to anyone you choose.# Get Feedback! Get together and pick each other's brains; share ideas, thoughts, strategies, tactics; share experiences and resources; network and form joint venture coalitions; create long term relationships; get help and suggestions. And the best part...we will hold each other accountable.# Answers from the Pros. Questions about business? Browse the Discussion Forum section and get answers from some of the best entrepreneurs found anywhere.# Your Own Blog. A blog is like a web journal or diary. Create a blog and share your story with other members. How did you get involved in business? What advice can you share from your experiences? We can all learn from each other whether we are business "rookies" or pros.# Your Own Photo Gallery. Do you have photos of your products or service? Share them with the group!# Member Reviews. Do you ever find yourself looking at a product or service and asking, "I wonder if this is worth the money?" Browse our growing database of business related products and services and see what other members have to say about them. Rate products you have used and share your information with others!# Video & Audio Chat & Teleconference! Participate in one of our many scheduled live voice chat sessions where you can talk, type, or just listen in and enjoy. We have many guest hosts that will lead lively real-time discussions on areas of business. These events are advertised on the calendar.This is just a list of one of many benefits available to Black Business Builder Members in just one category. We invite you to join us today! -For more information: http://www.BlackBusinessBuilders.comNational Black Business Trade Association - http://www.nbbta.org

The New CD "The Lost Scrolls" is Now on CD Baby!

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on May 8, 2008 at 6:50pm

The New Spoken Word Poetry CD “The Lost Scrolls of Eastern Philosophy Poets” feat. Kamal Imani is now available at :http://cdbaby.com/cd/kifepp

KAMAL IMANI FEATURING EASTERN PHILOSOPHY POETS: The Lost Scrolls

The CD Features “Loving Her Nappy Nappy”, “All She Really Want’s Is Love”, “Revolutionary Diva, the Police Protest Song “Citizens Arrest Po Po”, and never released songs “Shake A Foot”, “Typical N”, “Da Nu Frequency”, “SaFari” & much more! Also includes the bonus track and the sisters favorite “Ms. Melanin” (A Dedication to the Sisters).Friends, fans and supporters please feel free to write us a review on our CD baby page.One Love!Kamal Imani & Eastern Philosophy Poets!

SoulGriots On Ning!

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on April 14, 2008 at 3:08pm

Peace Soulgriots Family,Join the budding community of OrganicSoul, Vintage SpokenWord, RootsReggae, Conscious HipHop Emcees & More as we emerge into a positive collective! Post your videos, music, blogs and more!http://soulgriots.ning.comhttp://www.soulgriots.com Coming Soon!One Love!Kamal Imanihttp://www.myspace.com/kamalsupremehttp://www.soulgriots.ning.com

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Tune into the RevolutionaryArt Radio Show Every Sunday Evening at 8:00 EST for Organic music! http://www.viradio.orghttp://www.myspace.com/revolutionaryartevents

SoulGriots On Ning!

Posted by KAMAL IMANI*The Soul Griot! on April 14, 2008 at 2:06pm

Peace Family,Join the budding community of OrganicSoul, Vintage SpokenWord, RootsReggae, Conscious HipHop Emcees & More as we emerge into a positive collective! Post your videos, music, blogs and more!http://soulgriots.ning.comhttp://www.soulgriots.com Coming Soon!One Love!Kamal Imanihttp://www.myspace.com/kamalsupremehttp://www.soulgriots.ning.com

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Tune into the RevolutionaryArt Radio Show Every Sunday Evening at 8:00 EST for Organic music! http://www.viradio.orghttp://www.myspace.com/revolutionaryartevents

I can enhance your online presence, increase visits and sales

Posted by bgyrl4life on March 19, 2008 at 2:25am

I own Skip to the Lou, a St. Louis based online marketing and promotional company, my specialty is urban entertainment, however my skills are adaptable, giving me the ability to service just about any type of business. If you have a website and are not getting hits, I can help. If your site isn't coming up in search engines, I can help...and even if it comes up, but you want better positioning, I CAN HELP.If you offer an product, brand or service and want to target a specific audience, I CAN HELP.Needless to say, we offer a variety of services, advertising and sponsorship opportunities within the entertainment industry including...Radio rotationOnline featuresMagazine featuresMixtape Hosting & PromoVideo PromoSingle PromoOnline Listening PartyDigital Record PoolBanner AdsRingtonesDigital DistributionSell your music on stlhiphopAudio adsVideo adsEmail blastsMyspace blastsMyspace promo: add friends & listensFinally, we work WITH you and WITHIN your budgetSkip to the Louwww.skiptothelou.cominfo@skiptothelou.com314-485-2928

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