by Marquis | Apr 18, 2013 | Business, career, Education, professional advice, real life stuff, Self-confidence
In the 9+ years that I’ve maintained this blog, I have made an effort not to mention race too often because it’s a somewhat obvious topic for a Black dude to write about. Instead, I’ve focused on things like business school, MBA admissions,...
by Marquis | Apr 1, 2013 | Business, guest bloggers, Marketing, other sites, social media
As small businesses try to fight the good fight against larger players, they often invest significant funds in trying to mimic practices that those bigger companies employ, particularly when it comes to marketing. QR codes are one of those marketing techniques that...
by Marquis | Mar 6, 2013 | About Marquis, Business, career
The email below came to me from a college Freshman who attended a talk that I gave a few months ago. This young lady is an African-American student and her question is about my experiences being a Black professional in the workplace. During my talk, I noticed that she...
by Marquis | Feb 27, 2013 | Business, Business concepts, Marketing, social media, strategy
Here’s another article for the small-to-medium sized business owners out there who are looking for ways to grow their businesses in the still-recovering economy. In this piece, contributing writer Brandy Thomson offers some advice on how business owners should...
by Marquis | Feb 20, 2013 | Business, Business School, career, Education, leadership, mba, my peoples, Personal branding
People who have read this blog over the years should know that I enjoy sharing advice with folks who are applying to business school. One thing that may not have been as apparent is that I have lots of friends with a similar passion for mentorship and a willingness to...
by Marquis | Feb 11, 2013 | Business, Business School, career, career path, Education, guest bloggers, mba
The article below was contributed by Richard McMunn, who is a UK-based expert on career development and transition. When he reached out to me with an offer to write an article for me, I asked him to focus on how one might best handle the stress that comes along with...
