Introducing the Top E businesses Owned by
Black Planet Members

Hi, my name is Kamau Austin, It is my mission or ministry in life, to help people of African Descent and other minorities gain one of the most important types of freedoms ... financial independence. In my many years of activism I have noticed that one of the most essential rights desired by people, of all ethnic groups, is the fundamental rights of economic freedom and economic justice. It is with this spirit and impetus, that I have taken time from my busy E business design and web marketing consulting practice E Biz by Design, and Einfonews, my web publishing firm, to create this directory. If you want to know more about running a successful minority business on the web Einfonews is a good resource.

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I have spent months and reviewed hundreds of sites to review, organize, and publish this directory which will reach hundreds of thousands of Black web users to help promote the BP family of businesses. Unfortunately, these Black Planet business owners have been buried and ignored until now, in the Black Planet Small Business Forums. However, I will use the latest and most effective web marketing techniques to promote Black Planet business owners. The same techniques that have I have used to make all my web sites some of the busiest on the web. Why would I do this... you ask?

In doing this research I noticed that too many Black Planet business owners have gone in and out of business. There is no reason that a On-line community with almost 9 million members should have a few thousand business owners living on the margins of business success. Other ethnic groups On-line have learned that they must work together to advance themselves collectively in e business. We have to learn to work together if we plan to survive On-line. If we work together we will not only survive but, actually learn to thrive On-line. Let's pray that this directory shows fruit and contributes to the health and wealth of the Black Planet community. Peace and Blessings.

Sincerely,

Kamau Austin, Black Planet Member baKamau

P.S. If you would like your business listed send me some notes or email at bakamau@blackplanet.com. I will also write articles on 7 deadly mistakes that Kill Black Planet Businesses and profiles on outstanding Black Planet businesses in the future so please stay tuned.

How Did I Determine Businesses

I found the Businesses of Black Planet Members by surfing through all the Small Business Forum Posts. Since Black Planet does not let members link out in forum posts (very selfish) I had to cut and paste the domains into another browser window and check out the sites. It took months of checking - organizing - and rechecking (since too many Black Planet Member's web sites went of of business within the time frame of making this list). Needless to say this was a rueful process.

The Criteria of the Black Planet Members Owned E Business Directory.

The web site must be your site. It must carry your own products and services and not just MLM, direct sales or affiliate products (these companies have a lot of money let them promote themselves On-line). I do not list pornography, hate, or warez sites. Sites with too many pop-ups or long download time are not listed. You should not have under construction signs on your web site.

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Black Planet Members in: Advertising

AdPro Media Sales - Web marketing, Search Engine Optimization, and Internet advertising consulting for Pay-Per-Click and Cost Per Thousand programs. Specializes in Overture and Google Advertising program setup and Ad writing.

Black Planet Members in - Arts and Entertainment

Carols Art Shows - Mélange of high quality prints and top up and coming Black, African American, Caribbean, and Latino artists.

Enigma Games - Creator of multimedia and online games

Oyas African Market - Attractive and cultural African products.

Cultural Explosion - Black art and sculpture site.

Something for the Soul - Collectable black dolls artfully created with cultural taste.

African Craft Treasures - African Art and Crafts web site

Weldon Arts - Professional cartoon artist

Arts and Entertainment > Photography >

Madison Studio - Well done photography site.

Black Planet Members in the business of : Auctions

Urban Auctionz - Black auction site.

Black Planet members in : Beauty Aids & Skin Care

Surface Inc. - Brick and clicks skin care products for various purposes.

Angela's Body and Bath - Natural body and bath products.

Jazoli - is a Model agency for Black Models and makes available books on beauty for women of color.

Black Planet Members in : Business & Investing

Bryant Group - Black investment group.

ABC Solutions - Business development.

AHJ Group - helps your business prepare to get certified to get business with the government as LSDBE, DBE, WBE, Small Business, and Minority owned businesses.

WinMar Enterprises - Business promotion products like tee-shirts, web design, life coaching, and domain registration.

Tag Team Marketing - Business mentoring, networking, and development. 4

Global Ad Marketing - Offers various business services like advertising, promotion, and printing services

Steam Jet Car Wash - Offers business opportunity with innovative mobile car wash system.

SRDow and Associates - Small business planning and consulting.

Print Theory - Online printing firm

Mays Media Inc. - Provide marketing and promotion services like press releases, news articles, streamlined web content, marketing materials (brochures, newsletters, outreach materials, etc.), event planning or media pitches.

Black Planet Members Involved in Charities:

Voices of Color - On-line Bookstore carrying the Largest selection of titles, plus extensive list of CD's and DVD's. We carry the likes of Donald goines, Iceberg slim, Iyanla Vanzant and others! This site also seeks to help raise money for charities of the homeless.

Black Planet Members producing : Children's Products

Children Create a Book - Nice children's educational products.

Just Like Me Books - Black Children's Books

Black Planet Members creating : Clothing and Fashion

Sarong Fun - Attractive sarong dresses

Recovery Ware - Tee-shirts with a message.

Metro Kickz - Air Jordans and other athletic shoes are sold at this site.

Exclusive Illusions - Sporty fashion company for "Queen-sized woman".

Bay Area Kicks - Nice sporty shoe and urban wear site that is multi-lingual in presentation.

Da Original Gear - Urban gear with a hip hop flavor.

Krazy Nice - Urban basket ball sports gear.

Black Planet Members in: Communications

African Spice - International African Internet Radio Station. High tech and broadband type of streaming online radio.

Da Fever - Internet forum on music and Baltimore nightlife.

2004 All-stars - Resource for the 2004 NBA All-star weekend. Schedules - hotels - tickets etc., for the 2004 All-star Weekend.

Black PR - Submits your press release to black publications for a fee.

Diversity City - Submits your press release to black and Hispanic markets. For major corporate companies.

Photo Invitations - Photo quality invitations and flyers to special events.

Urban Affairs - Urban Affairs is a web site used to allow minorities to utilize and patronize minority business and to expand their cultural horizons.

Cool Tea Events - This page redirects to an event information site.

Black Planet members in : Computers and Technology

Titan Technologies - Kansas City based computer products, toner, and networking services source. 5 with big Flash Intro

ITE Design - I.T.E. is a full-service consulting and design firm offering expertise in networking and cabling technologies.

Innovation Software Group - Is a professional Software Engineering consulting company, specializing in deployment of Internet applications. MS

Black Planet Members in : Dating and Relationships

Black Rank - Black dating and chat site.

The Creative Source - Wedding and event planning resource

Black Planet Members in the: Design Field

Diversity Designs - Business graphic design

Award Visions - Graphic and digital design related services.

Black Planet Members in: E commerce

My Greek Charms - Greek college paraphernalia

Greek Tastics - Features various Greek college products.

Reneez Wayz - Pillows and bedware

MC Sales Online - E-tailer of general products, household and kitchen items, and figurines.

E commerce > Electronics

DW International - deals in car radios

E commerce > Gifts >

African-American Gifts - African American figurines and gifts

Infiniti Gifts - Handmade Soap, Bath Sea Salt, Body Oil, Body Lotion, Shower Gel, Gift Baskets and Candles.

E commerce > Manufacturers >

SD Products - Creates chair that supports neck when you wash hair.

Black Planet Members in: Food and Desserts

Cakes by Jackie - Wedding cakes and desserts for special occasions.

Black Planet Members in the: Hair Care Industry

Braids by Sabrina - Creative Full service braiding salon in California.

Braids by Aisha - Nice small but passionate site by an intricate braiding artist.

Kura Nation - Black haircare and skin care site.

Black Planet Members in: Health and Wellness

I need Carb-Lo - Health products by fitness celebrity Billy Blanks

Taebo Vitamins - Vitamins by the company that produced the Billy Blanks videos.

Cho-Dan Educational and Sports Consultants - Martial arts center in California

Black Planet Members creating: Jewelry and Artware

Ancestor's Jewels - Beautiful jewelry inspired by black culture.

Purse Snatcher - Creative and artsy purses that are unique.

Black Planet Members producing: Music and Film

Bevnet Workonline - Artist development

Black Planet Members Giving: Personal & Professional Development

Phenomenal Ambitions - Professional development, professional coach like services.

Blessed Enterprise - Inspiration speaker.

BPC Counseling - Offers a wide array of counseling services for emotional and mental healing.

Graduate Nurse - Career site for nurses.

Black Planet Members in: Publishing

EinfoNews - Minority small business training site and resources for e commerce and e business.

Soul E Business - Informative Black business site on networking, connecting, managing and developing black and minority businesses in the technology sectors.

Shawn Lytle Creative Writer - Displays the works of Shawn P. Lytle.

Black News - Black news portal but you will have to sign up to read news stories.

Turning Point Magazine - Small business and community development resource.

Nikki Simone - Christian writer and publisher focusing on the single lifestyle.

Black Planet Members in: Real Estate and Housing

Gowdy Financial - Mortgage consultants.

Bretta Grant - Real Estate broker in the Carolinas.

Bi-weekly Mortgage Consultants - Helps to set up bi-weekly mortgages to help you save money in the long term.

Black Planet Members in: Travel & Tourism

Soul Hawaii - Travel and event schedule site for Hawaii.

Mojala - Travel accommodations company for trips to Jamaica W.I.

Black Planet Members in: Web Design, Development, and Multimedia

E Biz by Design - Search Engine promotion and optimization, site copy-editing, web marketing, web design, hosting and e business development.

Lion's Den - Graphic Web Design

HTML for Black Planet - Learn to Hook Up Your Black Planet Members Pages with Nubian Wild Queen.

Hworb Multimedia Designs - attractive multimedia site.

Web Design R Us - Small business web design.

Cogimo Hosting Company - Black owned WPP host with good services.

M Design Inc. - Flash, multimedia, and web site design shop.

Patrick Hardy - Results focused e business development firm, with resources on web marketing.

Street Business LLC - Streaming video prepared and hosted for the Internet.

Cecce - Web design and web development

Go Free Style - Digital, multimedia and Internet web site design firm.

Image Iz Everything - Flash web site development firm

Minority Web Solutions - Component based web development system.

X Hosting Solutions - Web hosting company.

Afroglyphics - CD-ROMs, digital business cards, web sites, electronic press kits, and kiosks and multimedia design firm.

Smartsley Web Development - Template design and web site development company.

Black Planet Members addressing : Women's Issues & Content

Inner Cosmetics - Provides intriguing and insightful information for Black Women all across the world. Beauty starts from the inside out.

Disclaimer and Terms of Service

This Directory is designed to provide accurate basic information and web site usability quality, with regard to the listed sites subject matter. Readers are offered this free e business directory listing with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in endorsing any business, rendering legal, or other professional advice. If business information, legal advice or other professional assistance is required, we advise seeking the services of a competent professional. As with any business relationship, do due diligence before entering into any business transaction. Check with the BBB On-line or other business watchdog group before doing business. Kamau Austin, does not accept any responsibility for any liabilities resulting from any claims on web sites listed, articles or advertisements published on the listed web sites, or the actions of the parties involved. This publication is for informational purposes only.