Our weekly #CreditChat started in 2012 to help our community learn about credit and important personal finance topics (e.g. saving money, paying down debt, improving credit scores). Each chat is hosted by @Experian on Twitter and all are welcome to participate. DM us any questions.
This week, we will be talking about actionable ways to support black-owned businesses in your local communities.
Topic: Ways to Support Black-Owned Businesses
When: Wednesday, February 03, 2021, at 3 p.m. ET.
Where: Twitter chatroom or join the live hashtag discussion.
The panel will include Sandy Smith: Award winner, speaker, educator and founder of YesIAmCheap and Elevate Money; Tarra Jackson: Ms. Madam Money, Personal Finance Expert and founder of the DUALpreneur; Anthony Copeman: Cultural Architect and Founder of Financial Lituation and $hares TV; Kevin L. Matthews II, MSTC: Best-selling author, former financial advisor and founder of BuildingBread.com Dywane Hall: Your Retirement Resource; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Jorrell Bland: Client Services Manager, Mitlin Financial; Take Charge America; Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian.
Giftcard Giveaway
Enter here for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Make sure to tweet out this page with the #CreditChat hashtag. We will be announcing a winner at the end of the chat. Entry Period: Raffle open now and closes at the end of this chat at 4 p.m. ET. Complete rules here.
Questions We’ll Discuss:
- Why is it important to support black-owned businesses?
- What are some challenges or hurdles black-owned businesses may face when trying to be successful?
- How do you find black-owned businesses?
- How can black-owned small businesses obtain funding (loans and grants)?
- How can a black-owned small business establish a business credit report?
- What are some ways black-owned small businesses can market themselves?
- Can you share some black-owned businesses you currently support?
- What are some additional ways you can support black-owned small businesses in addition to purchasing from them?
- How do you raise awareness of black-owned small businesses in your community?
- Any final tips for ways to support black-owned businesses?
Check out our complete list of upcoming personal finance Twitter chats here.