Best Services Unlimited LLC is based out of Fayetteville, GA and was founded by Yvette D. Best. Yvette D. Best is an established Tax Accountant and IRS Annual Filing Season Program – Record of Completion holder and has met the IRS education and filing season readiness requirements. She is the author of 2 books - Maximizing Your Tax Return and Benefits of Becoming a LLC.
Yvette is originally from New York and has over 20 years of experience in taxation. No matter what state you reside in, she can help you with your tax needs!
The Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center is located in the West End of Atlanta. It was established over 40 years ago by world-renowned theologian Albert Buford Cleage. (He is pictured here standing in front of the building in 1976.) Located on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, it is right next door to the Shrine of the Black Madonna of the Pan-African Orthodox Christian Church.
The Cultural Center sells items from books to sneakers to artwork! It is also a place to hang out and speak to like-minded members of the community. Don't wait until you're "in the neighborhood"...make a special trip to go visit the Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center.
Located on Washington Road in East Point, GA, Sammy Cheezecake has been a staple in the community for many years. I first met the owner Sammy during a Symposium where he shared his story. From humble beginnings of selling cheesecakes out of his truck in the hot Georgia heat, Sammy went on to open his own store several years later.
When you stop by to get some of his awesome desserts, take a look on the wall and you'll notice a picture of Sammy with Chick-Fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy! If he has the time, ask him to share the awesome store of how Mr. Cathy became a personal mentor.
I first ran across this company on Instagram and followed them on the spot. Having recently met the owner at a networking event, I can assure you that he is as sharp as the picture! Bespokuture owner Omar S. Kinnebrew works passionately.
OSK Styles carries everything from custom shoes to monogrammed jeans. If you're ready to step your game up, check out Bespokuture today!
If this picture looks familiar, then you may recognize it from the cover of Black Enterprise magazine in the summer of 2013. CEO's Anthony March and Ernest Hodge started their journey over 30 years ago. I have personally known the Hodge's since the early '90s and consider them family. Not only do I buy my cars from them but I also worked with them for years! EH Automotive was birthed out of MarchHodge Automotive and has its roots in Atlanta. Its Georgia dealerships include Heritage Cadillac, Infiniti of South Atlanta and 3 Volkswagen dealerships (South Atlanta, Lithia Springs and Marietta). They have since expanded into Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee and Virginia.
Not only does the company provide hundreds of jobs, but Mr. Hodge has donated money to his Alma Mater, Norfolk State University, to create The Ernest M. Hodge Institute for Entrepreneurship.
Before you look anywhere else, check them out first. I would be more than happy to contact the family on your behalf. And don't let the distance fool you; they can work out shipping if you want something in another state!
One of the businesses that has alluded my list from some time has been a dry cleaners. Many friends and colleagues have asked me if I knew of one and I didn't have (m)any options to give them. That is until now!! Family Touch Cleaners is located in Union City, GA not too far from the new Atlanta Metro Studios. A neighbor of mine told me about how they recently purchased this establishment from the previous owner.
Their website may be still under construction but their address is 6680 Shannon Pkwy #A, Union City, GA 30291. The phone number is 770-964-8346 and they told me they clean everything that your body touches: leather, comforters, rugs, etc. LET'S SHOW OUR SUPPORT TO THEM AS THEY SERVE A COMMUNITY NEED!
I never knew that there was a Black-owned company that made prescription glasses! And I would guess that you didn't either. Bohten glasses are designed in Montreal and are made from reclaimed materials sourced from Ghana. Their designs range from contemporary to more modern.
Imagine telling somebody that the glasses you have on are made by a Black-owned company!
Talley & Twine is based out of Portsmouth, VA and was founded by Randy D. Williams. His attention to detail is evident in not only his product but also in the packaging. My watch was shipped quickly and came with a special gift! You can see me wearing my Talley & Twine watch daily. Whether I'm attending a business meeting or going out with friends, you will seldom see me without it on my wrist.
I feel a sense of pride every time I buckle the clasp...and not just because he's from my home state of Virginia!
I first ran across Audria Richmond while listening to a podcast episode where she was being interviewed. Her no-nonsense style and direct approach led me to read her first book, Are You Ready For The Yes?. I read the entire book during a flight and decided to book a V.I.P. session with Audria when I got back.
Audria did not disappoint! She asked the tough questions and was the major inspiration in my launching my podcast - S.A.L.E.S. Is Simple™. If you are serious about taking your personal brand to the next level, holla at Audria!
You've surely heard that a dollar circulates in the Black community for only 6 hours - even though it's estimated that we have well over $1 Trillion in buying power!
My personal database of Black-owned Businesses grows every time I am exposed to another business. This exposure can come through personal networking, colleague referrals, social media or Google searches.
I am often asked "What do you plan to do with this database?" The short answer has always been that I refer to it personally before spending any of my own dollars. I also serve as a resource for others who are serious about spending money in our community first.
Now that my database is approaching 500 entries, I want to share the company information with you on a regular basis. If you are aware of a Black-owned business that I can share with others, please let me know. The only criteria is that the company has to be at least 51% Black-owned. I will only share public information such as website url, address, phone number, etc.
The first company I want to highlight is Le Petite Marche, which is owned by Marchet Sparks. It translates to "The Little Market" and is a great spot for entertaining clients and colleagues. The restaurant is located in the Kirkwood section of East Atlanta. Make sure to check it out and show our Sister some support!