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As we enter into our 19th year of Making It! Minority Success Stories, our quarterly newsletter is now being distributed electronically. We continue to feature useful information and articles as well as updates on Nelson Davis TV Productions and our mission in the entrepreneurial spirit. Please look below for the articles.

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The Long Haul

by Nelson Davis

Enterprises that succeed over an extended period of time fascinate me. For example, we know that second generation owners of a family business have a smaller shot at succeeding than the founder and that third generation ownership is basically condemned from the first day. Several of my friends are recording artists and I’ve often mused with them on what makes the difference between simply having a hit record versus creating a long term career as a performing artist.

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Ending Global Poverty: Michael Milken and Muhammad Yunnus

Nelson Davis has long been a fan of the important capitalistic work done by Muhammad Yunus who practically invented Micro-Lending. Well, Michael Milken and the Milken Institute recently hosted this visionary businessman and Nelson joined the audience. Pictured here are Michael Milken and Mr. Yunus, whose newest book is titled “Creating a World Without Poverty.”

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Evaluating Your Future in Franchising

by Neha Kashyap

Although franchising is often viewed as a lower-risk path toward entrepreneurship , jumping into this type of business also comes with its potential setbacks. Before you attach yourself to an already-established brand for the sake of what seems like greater security, make sure you consider the following before taking that first leap:

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Packing Diligence and Passion onto Your Business Flight

by Amber Wright

Each of the four seasons influences ambitious thinkers.  Summer and spring’s warm arrival may give entrepreneurs an optimistic feeling for new growth and expansion. Autumn may suggest a proper time for seeds of innovation seeds to be planted. Winter can provide a time of reflection for entrepreneurs to analyze and sharpen their business ideas.  However, there is at lease one additional “season” that the business world may not have noticed, but it should embrace.

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Bits & Bytes

From going national to a new sponsorship from Verizon, the Bits & Bytes section of our website keeps you updated on America's most lauded small business show. Click below for your Making It! updates!

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Small Business Q&A (Brought to You by SoCal Gas and Sempra Energy)

Check out our Small Business Question and Answer section for helpful tips on marketing, finance, start-ups and more! If you have any questions you would like to add to this section, be sure to contact info@makingittv.com.

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