Articles from Black Enterprise (June 1, 2009)

Title	Author	Type	Words
A bird in the hand: annuities have become popular among investors who fear they'll outlive their assets.	Simons, John		917
A frugal family: Janice and Mark Blake make sure their family knows how to stick to a budget.	King, Diane V.		1148
A real medical benefit: the Mayo Clinic's Executive Health Program offers relief to stressed professionals.	Lawson, Linda		416
Advertising agencies feeling the pinch.			442
AnneMarie Eades.	Lott, Annya M.	Brief article	47
Ask your advocate.	McRae, Sheiresa	Column	190
Asset managers seek higher returns.			518
B.E. auto dealers.		Table	1452
B.E. banks.		List	597
B.E. industrial/service companies.		Table	2051
B.E. investment banks.		List	746
B.E. private equity firms.		Table	384
Backtalk with Randy Moss.	Smith, LaToya M.	Interview	661
Backup comes to cell phones: CyberSynch's Amos Winbush helps clients secure data.	Donaldson, Sonya A.		495
Black Enterprise business report.		Brief article	100
Black Enterprise college rep program.	Myles, Monique S.	Brief article	94
Black shortage on TV screens.	Brown, Carolyn M.	Brief article	43
Boost the value of your home: a few simple renovations can make your dwelling a hot commodity--no matter what the housing market looks like.	Taylor, Chris		1047
Breaking the [begin strikethrough]glass[end strikethrough] concrete ceiling: a new report examines what's keeping black professional women from high-level positions.	Lott, Annya M.		1247
Clean, green, and (almost) paper-free: African American IT firms help Morehouse School of Medicine go paperless, get e-compliant.	Calypso, Anthony		595
Cyberwise.	Donaldson, Sonya A.	Brief article	250
Derrick Godfrey.	Lott, Annya M.	Brief article	29
Dividends: the gift that keeps giving: why investing in companies that share profits--especially now--is a wise move.	Polyak, Ilana		752
Donna Sims Wilson.	Lott, Annya M.	Brief article	39
Dying for the promise of perfection: sun, surf, and surgery gone awry. Lisa Espinosa's real-life cautionary tale of overseas cosmetic surgery.	Campbell, Denise		2711
Federal judges not color-blind.	Brown, Carolyn M.	Brief article	116
Felicia Norwood.	Lott, Annya M.	Brief article	109
Forged in fire: the new rules of doing business: for the first time ever, industry conditions force us not to name an Auto Dealer of the Year.	Hughes, Alan	Brief article	286
Forged in fire: the new rules of doing business: singed by a scorching downturn, BE 100s CEOs rework their companies to seek out new opportunities.	Hughes, Alan		3849
Funny business: comedy is the catalyst for J. Anthony Brown's family-owned empire.	Holmes, Tamara E.		558
Gaby Longsworth.	Lott, Annya M.		23
Get back on the road: reclaim your drive and leave uncertainty in the dust.	Naasel, Kenrya Rankin		414
Helping hands: a well-chosen consultant can help you steer clear of recession pitfalls.	Smart, Maya Payne		598
Here comes the wedding day: how one planner helps couples celebrate their big day without big spending.	Alleyne, Sonia		472
In perfect alignment: an HR auto exec understands the importance of synchronizing the team.	Egodigwe, Laura	Interview	537
Leading the pack.	Thomas, Fred, III	Letter to the editor	59
Money matters.	Simons, John	Column	255
Motivation and inspiration.	Felden, Sean	Letter to the editor	89
Mr. (or Mrs.) fix it: avoid mistakes by heeding the hard-earned lessons of other entrepreneurs.	Naasel, Kenrya Rankin		467
Obama overdose.	Havell, J.	Letter to the editor	213
Pep talk.	Robinson, Tennille M.	Column	261
Preparing our sons for the game of life.	Graves, Earl G., Jr.	Essay	674
Pursuing the American dream: Richard Cherry strives to build wealth through homeownership.	Brown, Carolyn M.		1028
Religion's role in politics.	Brown, Carolyn M.	Brief article	80
Savvy solutions.	Robinson, Tennille M.	Brief article	285
Since you asked.	Lott, Annya M.	Letter to the editor	273
Staying ahead of the curve: performing your best for companies that now demand more.	Reed-Woodard, Marcia		553
Stocks for the long run: Ted Parrish of Henssler Equity Funds believes you can find buy-and-hold bargains amid the market rubble.	Anderson, James A.	Interview	1266
Supplier diversity--a winning strategy in tough times: the mounting pressures of job losses and budget cuts have not deterred chief diversity officers from building strategic partnerships with minority suppliers. Consistency in the face of adversity is the mantra of companies that are committed to staying the course on diversity.	Atwell, Chris		4564
Sweet science: Sanders\Wingo has found the right equation to beat the competition: extensive research, new media, and unlimited creativity equal satisfied clients and higher billings.	Hughes, Alan		2117
Team spirit: how you can maximize your staff's time and potential despite economic worries.	Hutson, Brittany		428
The loan rangers: the founders of Legacy Bank fight financial discrimination with a healthy flow of capital into their Milwaukee neighborhood.	Simons, John		2279
The many colors of PRWT: once a back-office support provider, this chameleon-like company redefined itself as a player in the pharmaceutical services industry.	Hughes, Alan	Company overview	2185
The strong--and smart--survive.	Graves, Earl G., Sr.	Editorial	674
Through the fire.		Editorial	432
Voice of reason: one young man's mission to help his generation see the importance of education.	Atufunwa, Benice		525
What President Obama's economic agenda means for you: within its first 100 days, the new administration has sought to restore America with a series of financial initiatives. Whether you're job hunting, trying to buy a home, or find capital for your business, our editors tell you how to access the resources you need.			3736
Where's your entrepreneurial spirit?	Johnson, LaTosha	Letter to the editor	192
Who's working the news?	Brown, Carolyn M.	Brief article	121