Benefits of Working with an Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business
When you choose to work with a woman-owned small business, you are making a conscious decision to support the advancement of women in the workplace. While women-owned small businesses are on the rise, they still represent only 20% of all organizations that employ people in the United States. At Applied Development, we strongly believe that […]
Biffrey Braxton on The Challenges of Running a Black-Owned Business
What challenges do you think Black-owned businesses face that non-minority businesses don’t? Biffrey Braxton, Applied Development Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, shared his thoughts on the unique challenges Black and minority businesses face. One of the most pressing challenges Black-owned businesses face is access—access to financial capital and access to opportunities. These issues are compounded […]