Category: Great Articles
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Vicky Silvano AREAA 2016 National Chairwoman
1. What is the experience of being the chairwoman of an organization like the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA)? What was your favorite part of your work as chairwoman and your proudest achievement? Getting to the onset of being the leader of a big organization is overwhelming. Coming from the most quintessential immigrant…
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The Future of Small Businesses
With limited employees, capital and resources, small businesses are hit the hardest by rigorous regulations, and the expense of compliance often poses sustainable growth roadblocks for the entrepreneurs who need it the most. The following months could prove especially pivotal for small business owners, as the possibility of new legislation and regulations grows. Access to…
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The Movers & the Shakedown
America has long been crowned as the land of dreamers, the land of opportunity, and if you work hard enough and remain diligent, there is nothing you can’t achieve. The wealth is in land and labor, and it’s that which accumulates, you can control, and pass on to the next generation. Black people are not…
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Women’s Housing Growth: Winning in Heels
Globally, women are finally entering into boardrooms without having to knock, and they are not just there to serve the coffee. We are managing businesses, large or small, employing multiple solutions without trepidation, and jack hammering every glass ceiling in our way, or at least taking a shot at it. We are standing up for…
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2017 Women’s Collaboration without Baggage
Over the past decade women have made significant strides in the women’s movement, uniting in greater numbers and forming groundbreaking organizations. Within this progress, it is necessary for women to collaborate without holding back; if we cannot thrive together, we are breaking the unity and leaving some women behind. Whether it’s between best friends, family,…
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Raising Your Bottom Line: Capitalizing On Your Business Classification-Women-Owned
In today’s competitive business arena, a minute detail or decision can mean the difference between long-term success and immediate failure. In the real estate industry, where networking and connections play such a significant role in business performance, what you and your business connote is particularly vital. As a professional in this highly competitive marketplace, not…
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Ready to Expand/Move or Renovate? Be Prepared for Common Construction Pitfalls
The thought of expanding your business is exciting. Facilities can have a dramatic positive impact on bottom lines. However, if the end result does not meet your desires and needs, buyer’s remorse can be significant and the reparations costly. There are many common, yet often avoidable, pitfalls that affect construction-related projects. Being aware of these…
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Submit to the 2017 NAWRB Top 50 WOSB Revenue Awards!
NAWRB is excited to launch the first and only earning recognition program for WOSBs within the housing ecosystem. As we celebrate these diverse sectors and merge industries into one list, we are raising awareness of leading women-owned small businesses and helping form profitable collaborations to propel women’s economic growth.
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Newsletter: House Votes to Eliminate Dodd-Frank – Small Business Owners Confident in Future
House Votes to Eliminate Dodd-Frank The House of Representatives has voted to pass the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017; among its objectives, the act aims to restructure the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) into a consumer law enforcement agency and replace the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Financial CHOICE Act was…
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10 Scams that Target Bank Customers
The speed and connectivity of the internet and our devices allow us incredible opportunities, from remaining connected with family across the world to ordering and receiving a product within a matter of minutes. However, there are two sides to every coin, and the reach of today’s technology means that consumers have to be more cautious…