The old saying goes, “it takes money to make money.” That sentiment is usually engrained in the idea that much economic success does not occur without some investment. But how does investment happen? A straightforward answer to that question is sales. Many of a particular generation remember when someone in our family sold a home good or cosmetic product (shout out to all the Mary Kay reps). This was likely the first introduction to the sales industry. But beyond the aunties that were hustling their products, sales have always existed in and around people. From big corporate companies to nonprofits and the tech industry – securing contracts, partnerships, and investment is a result of the work of people who are a part of sales teams. While the job market is all over the place, the sales industry is positioned to remain intact. But it does not come without challenges. Due to the potential for professionals to have lucrative careers, the demand for the industry has been consistent...

Rap icon Nicki Minaj has once again used her worldwide influence to break the internet. This week, Minaj — who’s also dropping new music on Friday — made her grand return to Instagram after a four-month hiatus to show off in a post wearing nothing but her pink Crocs blinged out with bedazzled Jibbitz and Chanel-jewels. Nicki Minaj also posed for the photo using only two pink heart-shaped pillows to cover herself, while sporting several diamond necklaces, bracelets and anklets in a decked-out all-pink office. While it’s unclear if Minaj will be formally partnering with Crocs in the future, her single post still shook fans to their cores as they scoured the internet to find the now almost sold-out pair of shoes. According to Google Trends, “pink Crocs” and “Nicki Minaj Crocs” became the breakout searches of the internet, and fans reportedly crashed the retailer’s website with their searches as well.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Barbie (@nickiminaj) Minaj’s...

Megan Thee Stallion’s Fashion Nova collaboration was a huge hit with customers, and the numbers prove it. According to a report from TMZ, Megan’s 106-piece collection brought in $1.2 million in sales during its first day, slightly edging out Cardi B’s 2019 Spring collection which quickly sold out. The report also shared that following the huge success from Cardi B’s collection, Fashion Nova anticipated a lot more orders and made sure to have more product on standby. When announcing the launch of her Western-inspired collection, Megan stressed the inclusivity of it stating it was made for “all the hotties out there” and fits bodies of all shapes and sizes — including tall and curvy women. MY COLLECTION WITH FASHION NOVA IS NOW LIVE 🔥🔥🔥 THIS COLLECTION IS FOR ALLLL BODY TYPES GO RUN IT UP NOW https://t.co/AepKAajgz0 pic.twitter.com/W175gnP3RW — TINA SNOW (@theestallion) November 18, 2020 For this collection, the hip-hop star turned to women of all body types to model her new items,...

With the holiday season in full swing, now is the most opportune time for retail businesses all over to rake in even more revenue and reach more customers. Compared to previous years, this year’s focus for Black Friday and Cyber Monday is on buying Black. Historically speaking, Black-owned businesses have struggled to partake in these retail holidays due to lack of access to capital and support, according to Prevention. However, the spending power of buying from Black-owned businesses in mass this year has given many brands the opportunity to finally participate in the shopping festivities. In celebration of the Buy Black movement, check out the below list of online deals and sales to close out during Cyber Monday. TIER Courtesy of Tier Vintage Royalty Courtesy of Vintage Rotalty ICONI Courtesy of Iconi Autumn Adeigbo Courtesy of Autumn Adeigbo Natural & Fit Designs Courtesy of Natural & Fit Designs FINCH Courtesy of Finch xN Studio Courtesy of xN Studio Kmoni Cosmetics®️ Courtesy of...