Going at it alone

INC. THIS MORNING Going at it alone Good morning, The life of an entrepreneur can be a solitary one. That's especially true for Black entrepreneurs: In the U.S., 95 percent of Black business owners are sole proprietors, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Many of these businesses start as side hustles, but others eventually grow to fully fledged enterprises, bringing in six figures or more of revenue.  Of course, plenty of sole proprietors do quite well, too. Are you trying to go at it alone? Read on for how three Black women founders built successful businesses as solopreneurs. SPONSORED CONTENT What does the future hold for brands? From TikTok to Walmart, Lippincott’s podcast—Icons in the Making—goes inside the brands that are shaping our world. Tune in to hear from 12 innovators. Inc. 5000. Call For Entries Apply now to be recognized as one of America's fastest-growing private companies! HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: This gold medal-winning speed skater's training program reveals a brutal truth about success. –Inc.  Thanks to the pandemic, employers finally are ditching unnecessary college degrees as a requirement for employment. –Inc.  Here’s a sure sign your company has a talent problem. (Hint: Look at how you’re spending your own time.) –Inc.  As conversations about loss come to work, some companies are rethinking bereavement leave. –WSJ Having trouble convincing your employees to come back to the office? Here are a few things you can do to encourage them. –HBR  ONE MORE THING: This one is for you, procrastinators. (You know who you are.) –Inc. --Brit Morse Associate editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at BMorse@inc.com and on Twitter at @britnmorse. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy