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Get The Bag is about encouraging and financially powering up Black women entrepreneurship.
- Putting you, your financial and funding needs at the center
- Getting cash into the accounts of Black businesses
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- We promote and support socially responsible Black-owned businesses
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"My mission is to aspiring and existing black women business owners, the financial information and funding resources they need to be successful in business and to promote their goods and services to increase sales."
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The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Our subscription boxes are inspired by the black business greats of the past and our love for today's Black women business owner - the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the U. S! These lovingly curated products provide essential customer capital and visibility to Black women business owners during these challenging times. The box is packed with essential self-care, professional development, family friendly activities and snacks to get you through it all!
Includes:
A business book curated for our boss ladies
A item for your office or desktop
Coffee, tea or refreshing beverage
An energizing snack
A self-care item
Also includes:
"50 Most Underutilized Funding Sources download
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