Week of Feb. 10, 2014: Informational Text
Informational Text is a type of non-fiction. Its primary purpose is to inform the reader about the natural or social world.
Informational Text is a type of non-fiction. Its primary purpose is to inform the reader about the natural or social world.
This page features profiles of successful black entrepreneurs and black CEO's. The focus is on learning how successful business people have become successful. My wish it that these biographies will inspire you to take your education seriously. Your only limit in achieving success is the limits you place on yourself.
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Video: Diddy - The Modern Mogul
The artist formerly known as Puff Daddy appeared on the cover of FORBES' inaugural Celebrity 100 issue in 1999, and ten years later he's still on the list. Though music now makes up less than 20% of his revenue, he's made up for that with other business ventures like his deal with Diageo's Ciroc vodka, which brings him double-digit millions annually. He also rakes in cash from clothing lines Sean John.
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