Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-379) and index.
Contents:
Entrepreneurship as a key factor in the black quest for economic parity -- The black economic journey from the 1600s to the Civil War -- The Reconstruction era: 1867-1877 -- Government-imposed segregation: Jim Crow dances with the U.S. Supreme Court -- Black economic enclaves under government-imposed segregation and a 21st century comparison -- Black thought leaders and entrepreneurs of the late 19th and early 20th centuries -- The civil rights era and the end of American apartheid: the 1950s to the present -- Black thought leaders and entrepreneurs from the civil rights era to the present -- Economic challenges and opportunities for African Americans in the Trump era -- A parting look at the foundations of black entrepreneurial excellence -- Developing your ideas -- Creating the legal framework for your business -- Things you should know about intellectual property -- Building your business plan -- Raising capital for your business -- Tax matters for business owners -- Estate planning: securing your future and your legacy.
Summary:
"This second edition provides both a history of black entrepreneurship in America throughout all periods of American history and a roadmap that explains the steps that prospective entrepreneurs must take to achieve success in business"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.