Melissa L. BradleyInstitutions Do Not Fail, People DoThis weekend the frenzy surrounding the demise of Silicon Valley Bank was palpable. Business owners were worried about making payroll and…Mar 13, 2023Mar 13, 2023
Melissa L. BradleyExpanding Credit through Alternative Credit ScoresAs the election draws near, we must set aside time to not just think about the candidates, but also their policies. The economy may look…Oct 21, 2020Oct 21, 2020
Melissa L. BradleyCalling Entrepreneurs to Action!Too often entrepreneurs are portrayed as crazy lone rangers, operating in isolation. The reality is that most entrepreneurs operate within…Sep 3, 2020Sep 3, 2020
Melissa L. BradleyMy Heart is Broken…Literally and FigurativelyA Personal Statement on My New NormalJun 2, 202011Jun 2, 202011
Melissa L. BradleyLeading Your Business: Inside and OutLessons on leadership and cash management for entrepreneurs managing the new normal.Mar 15, 2020Mar 15, 2020
Melissa L. BradleyTop 10 Tips to Manage Current Macroeconomic ChallengesCoronavirus is not just a health challenge for entrepreneurs of color, it represents a potential economic crisis.Mar 13, 2020Mar 13, 2020
Melissa L. BradleyBeyond 5: Supporting Scalable EnterprisesAccording to the 2012 Survey of Business Owners, minority-owned businesses collectively employed nearly 7.1 million people and generated…Jan 22, 2019Jan 22, 2019
Melissa L. BradleyLack of Aligned Capital Leads Over 300 Female Entrepreneurs to Compete for $50,000January 11th marked the deadline for applications for the HERImpact DC Pitch Competition, which we are sponsoring in partnership with the…Jan 13, 2019Jan 13, 2019
Melissa L. Bradleyin1863 Ventures1863: Rebranding Our FutureIn May 2016 we made a three-year commitment to identify 500 high potential entrepreneurs of color; business owners operating enterprises…Oct 5, 20181Oct 5, 20181
