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National Autism Awareness Month: Understand Autism Symptoms People on the autism spectrum deserve acceptance and love from the community. So, the United Nations General Assembly declared April 2 nd as World Autism Awareness Day in 2007. Now every year, the month of April is celebrated as National Autism Awareness Month. Not-for-profit organizations promote the cause of Autism during this month. Also, fundraising events play a major role in raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder. During the month, you may notice people wearing blue shirts with a positive message about autism. The color blue represents calm and tranquility. Hence it’s a suitable choice to spread autism awareness.   What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism or ASD affects social interactions. Also, it may lead to developing repetitive behaviors. Several neurodevelopmental disorders on the spectrum are generally referred to as autism. People with this disorder may function and proces

  PRESS RELEASE Contact: Angela K. Chambers We Seek Justice for the Wrongfully Convicted Prentice Ponds and Help Him Safely Come Home Tulsa, Oklahoma – Prentice Ponds has suffered at the hands of the unfair justice system since 2015 and his struggles continue to this day. He was railroaded and convicted for crimes he never committed. To top it off, he is imprisoned to Life plus 25 years on bogus charges. We, as a community will support him and continue with our efforts to demand the justice he deserves. Prentice Ponds is a family man who worked hard for his family and kids. But his efforts to build a good lifestyle for his family went in vain when an Insurance Commissioner denied him the chance at a fair trial. It all started when he purchased a vehicle and the vehicle suffered damage when an oncoming vehicle collided into it. After filing an insurance claim, an insurance investigator paid a visit. But the investigator tried to intimidate him in his own home and attacked Mr. Ponds when

  Be Wary of Scams Against Small Businesses Scams against small and medium-sized businesses have increased by 62% since 2020 . Business entities lost over $4 billion to cybercriminals last year. Aren’t these statistics quite shocking? Running a small business means you may need to manage several operations. But it becomes a challenge when a scammer targets you. So, learn about common small business scams. Then you can come up with strategies for preventing fraud in small business. Major Small Business Scams Phishing Your employees may receive an email or SMS on their work phone or computer. The sender may pose as the representative of a well-known business. Or they may claim they are from the bank or your vendor. Then they would ask the recipient to click the attached link. If someone clicks the link, it may direct them to a malicious website. It would collect critical information from the system. It’s also possible it may infect the work system with malware. As a result, scammers may

 Prentice Ponds has Another Birthday It's hardly a celebration for Prentice Ponds. He'd much rather be at home and have this nightmare behind him. Supporters are set to gather on his birthday in hopes of bringing awareness to Prentice's wrongful conviction case. Or as some has dubbed, "Kidnapped by the State." Imagine being assaulted in your own home by someone and then being convicted for defending yourself. AND receiving LIFE plus 25 years as punishment. IT'S NOT FAIR. Prentice Ponds will spend his 49th birthday in an Oklahoma Correctional Facility because and ex-officer with power was given the liberties to charge him, even after the Police Department investigated the situation but concluded Prentice Ponds was NOT in the wrong for defending himself in that situation. How do you win against a system that is already set up to ensure convictions time and time  again in order to fill the prisons? You can't. The collaboration efforts of those in power ensure

 Non-profit Organizations are Vital to a Community According the Foundation Group, " There are approximately 1.8 million nonprofit organizations in the U.S." (2022). Nonprofit organizations serves as a gateway for funding to reach underserved communities while providing much needed resources. Most federal funds being dispersed into communities travel through via services provided by nonprofit and governmental agencies.  During the month of April, hosts' Angela K. Chambers and Sondia O. Bell are interview Founders of nonprofit organizations founded in Tulsa and serving the community. Kicking off the series, Angela interviewed and discussed the mission of Jacob's Bridge to Learning, Inc . with co-host Sonida, the Founder.  Jacob's Bridge to Learning, Inc . is a not-for-profit organization established in 2020. Named after Bell's son who was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 3, the mission is, "To enrich the lives of children and teens with Autism by linki

Housing Hunting can be a Delightful Experience House hunting can be delightful, if you are ready, well-prepared and have the best Realtor! We know that Carole Johnson is the right person for the job. She will take the time to explore your needs and help make your home buying experience an enjoyable one.  Credit, if not paying in cash, is one of the most important components in the homebuying process. Knowing the do's and don'ts with credit prior to starting the process is key. Carole shares that extra caveat with all of her clients and potential clients. This is one reason why Carole has successful transactions, repeat customers and referrals.  If you are looking to buy or sell a home, contact Carole, she would love to make that experience delightful for you as well. Carole can assist in both the Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma markets. ******************************************************************************** ARE YOU MAKING THE HEADLINES? Is your business in the news?

 You should be the Loudest Marketer for your Business Talk to 10 different marketing associates, you may hear 10 different things. You should always hear: ✅PROMOTE your business EVERYDAY! Sharing useful tips for your audience is a great wat to connect. They will feel encouraged. They will feel that you care. They will know that it's not just about money. We understand that businesses are in business to make money. Consumers care if you care about them beyond the dollar. Our suggestion: Share FREE Tips #promoteeveryday #promotion #advertising #marketing #branding #colors #tips #SEO #connecting #audience #engagement #posts #viral #trending #consumers #sales Connect with us on  Facebook. Have questions? Shoot us an email: 918ladybusinessblogger@gmail.com

 Black Girl Magic Moment Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson - First African American Woman  United States of America Supreme Court Justice LISTEN! In case you have not heard the NEWS! Perhaps you have been buried in work, returning phone calls or replying to emails. But I can't keep you in the dark on this one!  Those of you who have been in the know, I am not sure how you are feeling right now but the 918 Lady Business Blogger is feeling GOOD! What a fantastic moment in our history to witness: The very FIRST African American Woman United States of America Supreme Court Justice, Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson! YES! YES! We are starting this year off grand style like.  Note this date on your calendar, in your journal or family Bible, April 7, 2022. Or wherever you keep a list of all of your important dates. Watching the Senate vote from the Roosevelt Room of the White House with President Joe Biden, Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson witnessed the confirmation of her nomination to the United St

Promote More "When they go low, we go high!" - Michelle Obama 918 Lady Business Blogger is upsetting folks. We are told that we need to charge MORE for our services.  While the $75 is an "Intro" rate, our prices will ALWAYS be affordable for small business owners, artist, entrepreneurs and freelancers! We love what we do. Marketing is an expense that some business owners' budgets don't allow for thousands of dollars for marketing. However, marketing is necessary for business.  Amazon and Walmart are very successful companies, yet they advertise and PROMOTE their businesses in some form, daily. Times are changing, there are so many social media platforms, apps and digital web tv channels such as TACM TV ,  on the new black-owned Perspectv , to promote.   Simply put, you cannot afford to SKIP advertising. If you are not promoting, very few are talking about your business. Look at all of the memes about no support. 918 Lady Business Blogger offers

 How's that Even Possible? My mouth is still open wide from hearing the in-and-outs of starting a beauty supply business, which caters to African-Americans, specifically.  On Thursday, March 31, 2022, Host Angela K. Chambers of the Refocused and Reformed Radio Talk Show and Co-host, Sondia O. Bell closed out the final show for Women's History Month interviewing Amanda Woody. Now, if you missed the show, please go back and watch it! It's definitely a show worth your time. Amanda, also known as, "Mandy" is the Owner of Mandy's Beauty Supply. The original location was in Okmulgee, Oklahoma until the BIG move to Tulsa. NOW, sista girl has two locations in Tulsa and one on the way! Mandy gave us the tea y'all! She's planning an expansion of her brand in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma market. So keep your eyes open. Back to this jaw-dropping information hunni! You just never realize, unless you are in that industry, the hurdles, the details and ins-and-outs of

 TACM TV Channel LIVE and Running Perspectv.net is a new entrant in the web TV network and TACM TV is the latest TV channel to join the network. The TV channel will be launched in the first week of March. Angela K. Chambers is the Executive Director and CEO of the channel who is known for running several businesses in Tulsa. Aside from local news, the TV channel will broadcast entertainment shows and informative programs and professionals looking to contribute can contact the management. Headquartered in Tulsa, TACM TV targets the global audience through the Perspectv.net network. The channel will broadcast a variety of content for different age groups with a special focus on local news shows, children's learning shows, radio talk shows, LIVE shows, pay-per-view shows, cooking shows, travel shows, house flipping or renovation content, Black History segment, teen dance show, sitcoms, dramas, and documentaries. The CEO, Angela K. Chambers, is a Serial Entrepreneur and has been succ

The Truck Business is Booming: Drive Legal Contrary to some opinions, all news is not bad. If you are in the trucking industry the main concern is  driving legal. Your truck is your business. With some many laws, rules and policies the top priority is registration. Let's agree NOW, " You want to get this right." Trust me! Business is BOOMING! With infrastructure in the forefront of government business, states are getting in line with plans to push out major projects. Guess what? "They need trucks!" Trucks are needed not only for construction but transporting goods, mail, supplies and of course Amazon orders!  Anyone in this industry, especially in Oklahoma should get to know Veronica Harrison. Veronica has been in the business for decades and is dominating in the industry. Hire her company, "Permits and Process Agents LLC." Their role will be to ensure your vehicles are properly registered for intrastate or interstate hauling.  Are you thinking about

  Startup: Rewards Are Greater Than the Risks When you need to take an important life decision, you ought to consider every aspect to ensure that you take the right decision. Want to launch a startup but not sure if this decision will work in your favor? Do not worry, we have your back! While you may have a dream of making your name in the business world, you may hesitate in entering the market due to the involved risks. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of startups that will help you make your mind: Pros of a Startup Launching your business can benefit you in many ways such as: ·          Self-Actualization Regardless of how well you perform at your job, you may always feel something is missing. This lack of achievement reduces your motivation to give your best performance and you may want to resign at any given opportunity. On the other hand, successfully managing a startup boosts your self-esteem and motivates you to achieve your goals. ·          You Don’t Get Bored Do you kno