e. If you don't like a Black business, and that is fine, it is much better to tell someone to open a competing business where they can do better than to think you have to harangue that business at what they do wrong. Again, running a business is hard. - ThreadSky

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alpha1906.bsky.social • 96 days ago

e. If you don't like a Black business, and that is fine, it is much better to tell someone to open a competing business where they can do better than to think you have to harangue that business at what they do wrong. Again, running a business is hard.

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alpha1906.bsky.social•96 days ago

It's a bit like juggling 100 balls and not letting one fall. Inevitably, they fall. You email, greet customers, check inventory, make sure bills are paid, and yes, we can forget your request. It's not personal, but it can be overwhelming.

alpha1906.bsky.social•96 days ago

f. Black businesses reward loyal customers. Nothing makes me happier than telling a loyal customer we're providing a service for free. Remember when I said free was expensive? Not when your customer invests in you. You're more than willing to VOLUNTEER free for them.

alpha1906.bsky.social•96 days ago

g. Black business shouldn't be a replication of cold, hard white capitalism. If you're a Black business owner who doesn't love your customers, get out. If you're about hustle and grind, get out. If you don't build relationships with your customers, get out.

alpha1906.bsky.social•96 days ago

h. Supporting Black businesses isn't community service; it is a choice. It is a philosophical choice, saying, "My money goes to this business because I love the service, and I know that how I spend my money expresses my values."

alpha1906.bsky.social•96 days ago

i. Don't like a Black business? I promise you there are a thousand others in the same category. You won't offend me if you choose my Black competitor over me. Some like steak, others chicken. But I'm more interested in keeping your dollar in the community.

alpha1906.bsky.social•96 days ago

j. Most Black businesses make tiny profits. In seven years, we've self-funded and poured any profit back into our company. Why? We are an essential part of Black LA, and it's more than just a business. People depend upon us, and we take that mission seriously.

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