Akenehs Solutions

08/23/2021

Sisters, how ya'll doing? Fellas, ya'll alright?

Initially, we wanted to use today to announce the major changes we have coming your way from Akenehs Solutions, but we felt it was far more important to begin by reminding everyone to give yourself grace.

We're in the middle of a pandemic that has lasted too long on top of all of the other challenges life tosses at us. It is easy to try and dig down and become hyper-focused, but make sure that doesn't turn into neglect. Give yourself grace and space to recuperate.

We've been a little silent on our social media pages, but that was the grace we needed to not only run our business, but grow it without burning out.

Now, we're back with tons of resources and changes, ready for the next chapter of growth.

Give yourself grace.

We're in this together

08/18/2020

Photographer needed....

Looking for a photographer with experience shooting melanated models of all sizes for a black-owned lingerie line.

If interested, message us or send us an email ([email protected]) with links to your social media and/or portfolio.

08/18/2020

MODEL CALL:

We have a client launching a lingerie line who is looking for a variety of melanated models of all skin tones, shapes and sizes. Must be local to Atlanta.

Please message us here or email us at [email protected] if interested.

07/10/2020

Have you been confused about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Advance?

We've broken the basics to help you get started.

https://buff.ly/3iAl5ym

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) EIDL and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are programs that have been enacted in order to help small business owners, yet in many cases, there has only been added confusion. With new deadlines in place, it is important to build understanding and familiarity with

07/08/2020

The sad truth is COVID-19 is having a devastating effect on the black community on all fronts. We're dying from the virus at a higher rate. Lay-offs and furloughs saw many lose their jobs. And now 40% of black-owned businesses might shutter for good.

Largely deprived of federal aid, many African-American business owners are closing their doors for good.

07/06/2020

Multilevel Marketing (also known as MLM, Networking, Direct Sales, Pyramid Selling, and Referral Marketing) is an expanding market, especially with so many looking for ways to increase their revenue streams. However, there are considerations that should be made before committing to MLM.

We discuss those considerations here:

With many people seeking to start their own businesses or increase their streams of income, multilevel marketing (MLM) has become more popular than ever. However, critics often call MLM pyramid schemes, siting the lack of actual ownership and the need to recruit others in order to earn substantial p

07/05/2020

As a black-owned business, we take pride in upholding the power of supporting black businesses. It's not rocket science, yet we're continuously discussing how to go about supporting black business. Here's a 5 minuted read that can help drive the point home.

Official Black Wall Street is promoting a 30-day ‘Buy Black Challenge’ starting on Juneteenth.

04/03/2020

We've all seen the posts suggesting that EVERYONE should be using this time to develop new talents, expand businesses, invests and do whatever to keep themselves busy. However, we'd like to point out that this very mindset just might be preventing you from being successful during these stressful times.

So what should entrepreneurs be doing?

We explore some valuable suggestions here:

By now we’ve all seen the memes, tweets, and other social media posts suggesting how everyone should be spending their time during quarantine. Everything from starting a business, expanding a new one, losing weight, investing in stock, etc, etc, etc. However, what SHOULD entrepreneurs actually be ...

03/08/2020

What does a brand manager do?

Glad you asked.

Brand development and management are key factors in ensuring your company speaks to your desired audience in a voice that supports everything you stand for.
This includes everything from your logo to imagery to even your website.
Today, Sheneka directed a photoshoot for Saddle Up Transportation's new branding and marketing material. Check out some of the quick behind the scenes shots she got of the pair doing her thing.

03/08/2020

When was the last time you left a positive review for a company?
We're quick to leave reviews or post about negative experiences (which there's nothing wrong with), but we need to be just as quick to take the same actions for positive actions. Small businesses benefit immensely from positive reviews from their clientele. Today, we challenge you to go leave a positive review for a small business. It could lead to even more growth and success.

03/07/2020

We've been promoting the importance of networking, virtual assistants and other tactics for business growth. Today, we're highlighting two of those topics by putting the spotlight on Bianca Sky of AllAbouther VA Services. Learn more about the world of virtual assistants and Bianca's Namaste & Network event here:
https://buff.ly/3atTIkO

We recently wrote about virtual assistants as a resourceful and affordable solution for entrepreneurs with increasingly busy schedules. Today, we’re introducing you to Bianca Sky, owner of AllAbouther VA. Bianca identifies helping others as one of her true callings. In her own words, “I started