I wanted to make the time to say Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful mothers out there.   ... View more

One lesson business has taught me is that growth often asks for a different version of you than what got you started. In the beginning, it can feel like doing everything yourself is the only way, but over time I’ve learned that systems, structure, and clear boundaries can matter just as much as hard work.   Some lessons only come through experience, and often they’re the things nobody really explains early on. I’d love to hear what lesson changed the way you operate your business or how you think about growth 😊 ... View more

It's been a bit quite here, so I wanted to try and get some discussions going. I know we all have a lot going on and with the big layoff emotions are a bit everywhere.  This space was created for black business owners to have a space to discuss issues, wins, etc that tend to affect us directly.  Let's continue to show up for each other and keep this group strong.   My topic question for this month is, what strength do you think Black women bring to business that the world sometimes overlooks? ... View more

Welcome! Please Introduce Yourself!   You made it! Welcome to Square’s Uplifted Voices: Black in Business Square community.   Our sole purpose is for you to find connection, advice, and community with fellow black business owners. This community is built for and by you, so make it your own.   First step: Introduce yourself! We want to get to know each and everyone one of you here.   Shy about posting? Find some tips and tricks for getting the most out of this group at the bottom of this article.   Our Guiding Principles   Keep these in mind when posting. We all want productive, friendly conversation propelling us forward.   Share actionable information/material. We want this group to provide advice and actions that you can implement immediately to improve your business. Give context when asking questions and be detailed in your responses. Post about the difficult things so we can figure out an answer together as a community. Assume positive intent. Tone on the internet is very difficult to convey. Let’s assume that everyone posting here comes from a place of good intention, so we can do the same. If anything feels amiss, please report it to our moderators. Treat your fellow sellers with respect. We all come from different backgrounds and may not always agree with one another, but we can always treat each other with respect. We have a zero tolerance policy for harassment or abuse of sellers or moderators because this should be a happy place on the internet. No spam or excessive self promotion. We’ve all seen those groups with the same people posting the same thing every single day. Let’s respect each other’s time and refrain from this type of excessive self promotion. But, by all means, when it’s time to celebrate you, shout that accomplishment from the rooftops!   We can’t wait to see all your posts! If you run into any problems, we’re just an @ mention away!   Tips for Introducing Yourself in the Community   We ask that every new member post an intro in our community. This helps us understand who we’re talking with, who we can call on as experts in different scenarios, and what you want to get out of/learn from this new group.   Stuck on how you should introduce yourself to other black bosses? Here are some things to cover:   Tell us who you are, what you're working on, and what you'd love to get from the group.   Feel free to post using pictures, gifs, or other animations.   Finally, don't be shy— we’re so happy to meet you! ... View more

Let's see those window displays and/or online homepages celebrating our legacy.  Also, what does building a Black-owned business in today's world mean to you-personally? For me building a black owned business in today's world means creating something that didn't always feel possible but doing it anyway. It isn't just work for me...It's purpose, pride, and legacy.     ... View more