Business
Matters
Magazine
About Us
Business Matters Magazine supports all businesses. Our motto is simple, growing small and medium businesses to large. Additionally, committed to supporting and growing its CEOs and Entrepreneurs as they become CEOs. We understand there is a great deal of information available to small and medium CEOs and Entrepreneurs, we want to invoke diversity of thought by offering "the other" perspective that you have not heard or thought of your business. We are innovative, strategic, and prospective.
A few features in the magazine are: Small Business Feature Corner, It's Yo Business w/ Dr. Karen (The Real Doctor of Business), Matters of Innovation, and so much more. We also offer free full-page ads to small businesses that qualify for our programs.
Tatiana Francis, our Editor-in-Chief
Tatiana Francis is a proud alumna of The Illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Currently a Freelance Marketing Strategist and Copywriter, her professional background covers a range of specialties, such as Brand, Creative, Social and Commercial Campaign Strategy, Art Direction, Public Relations, Copywriting, Scriptwriting, and Editing. Her senior-level marketing experience allowed her to work on a full gamut of brands including Netflix, HBO, Hulu, BET Networks, Apple Music, Spotify, Foot Locker, Puma, Bombas, Sally Beauty, Wray & Nephew, Appleton Rum, Beefeater Gin, Chivas Whiskey, Tito’s Vodka, Monkey 47 Gin and more. Outside of marketing endeavors, she is the CEO of a production company - Kid Curley Productions - and a showrunner for an upcoming television show’s pilot episode.
Contributors
by Mary Black
Matters of Business
Mary Black is a Co-Founder and has been the President of Affinity eSolutions from its inception in 1996. In this capacity, Ms. Black has been instrumental in developing and executing the company’s expansionary North American business model, and has gained extensive experience developing operational strategy, as well as directing and coordinating all functional areas of business affairs. Ms. Black played an integral role in leading her organization in successfully securing in excess of $100 million in US Federal and Department of Defence contracts. She knows Matters of Business!
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It's Yo Business w/ Dr. Karen
The Real Doctor of business
Dr. Karen L. Semien-McBride, renowned executive, professional, business coach, business strategist, motivational speaker, and successful business entrepreneur, puts theory to practice by overlapping psychology theory and business acumen as a way of conceptualizing how individuals execute decision-making, strategies, human interaction, operational styles, emotional intelligence, and mindset shift.
She is the Chief Executive Officer of MKCircle CEO Institute. Through her commitment to creating sustainable black and minority-owned businesses and business leaders, MKCircle CEO Institute is leading a new movement in Small Business Owners/CEO Executive & Business Coaching programs.
She is one of the most sought-after executive coaches, leadership trainers, and business strategists for non-profit organizations & small businesses. She holds two doctoral degrees, a Master's and a Bachelor's in the areas of Business Administration, Social Psychology, & Organizational Leadership. Her mix of these fields of research and study brings a new perspective to work-life balance. This mix produces sustainable results for her clients in businesses and as individuals.
Matters of Innovation
by Dr. Tommi Wahlstrom
Innovation is the heartbeat of thriving businesses. It acts as a catalyst for expansion, encourages flexibility, and guarantees relevance in an ever-changing marketplace. Its significance is immeasurable, as it stands as the cornerstone of progress and sustainability . Innovation enables businesses to meet changing consumer demands, outpace competitors, ensure employee satisfaction, and carve new pathways in their respective domains. It cultivates a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging teams to think creatively, take calculated risks, and embrace change.
By using innovation, companies can solve current issues and foresee needs in the future, laying the groundwork for long-term success. Matters of Innovation provides vital information from industry experts to aid businesses hoping to stay strong and relevant in this fast-paced, cutthroat market.
BMM Elevate: Small Biz CEOs
Business Matters Magazine understands that small businesses make up for more than 68% of the workforce and are a core foundation of our economy. The BMM Elevate: Small Business CEOs section of the magazine is our way of recognizing and saluting the entrepreneurial leaders and CEOs of small businesses.
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Healthy Life Corner
By Dr. Leita Harris
Whether we are business owners or professionals, we are BMM believes that we all want to live healthy, happy lives. Some of us are fortunate to lead healthy lifestyles already, but others might be unaware of their harmful habits or find healthier options difficult or impractical. But, learning what healthy living means, and having good intentions to do something about it is why we created the Health Life Corner in each issue of BMM. We want to offer, tools, information, receipts, tips, etc. to support a healthier life for our readers. So grab a glass of water, cold or room temperature whichever works for your body, and read on to a healthier life.
Get Published: Submit An Article
Before submitting any article, please take time to read the notes below.
Please note that the submitted articles are reviewed by the editorial committee. If your summary is approved the editorial team will reach out to you. If they contact you, please prepare the following:
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High resolution image of author (300dpi at minimum)
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1000 word article
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Social media handles ( please do not share any websites, emails, phone number in the article it will not be published)
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Use hyperlinks if you like, they are not published in the magazine but, if your article is selected as a feature it will be posted on our site feature section with hyperlinks.