CEO Dr. Yolanda Shields Board Appointment

“It is an honor to serve the Commonwealth of Virginia. Took my Oath of Office today to serve as one of the Labor and Workforce Development Board members. Sworn in by – Chief Deputy Secretary, Nikki Thacker, of the Commonwealth […]

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Yesbuilds Press Release

Edrebound Tutors is excited to announce the immediate partnership, with Yesbuilds Consulting Firm. Our company has been reorganized, by Y.E.S. Builds, to ensure efficient and sustainable growth and provide improved services to our clients. “We are excited to be a […]

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Benefits of Goal Setting for Entrepreneurs

Setting goals for your business is very important. It will provide you with a clear direction for where you are going.   Without goals, your business is just operating instead of achieving. You have to be working in the business and on the business’s long-term goals.    As an entrepreneur, you want nothing more […]

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BUSINESS LESSONS FROM MOTOWN

Over a half-century ago, on January 12, 1959, to be exact, a young African-American songwriter named Berry Gordy founded his company with a loan of $800 from his family, marking the birth of the “Motown Records Corporation.”  Motown played an important role […]

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Covid19 Impact on the Gig Economy

Non-traditional or gig work consists of income-earning activities outside of traditional, long-term employer-employee relationships. This sector is dramatically being impacted during Covid19. 1.3 Trillion is what the gig economy can inject in the global economy as of 2025, according to McKinsey […]

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MILLENNIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Millennial entrepreneurship should be high on our educational and political agenda as a means to boost competitiveness and employment and economic development. Millennial entrepreneurs have the potential to build new economic growth and jobs. Our growth strategy should include training […]

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What’s Your Media Team Backup Plan?

Did your media team have a backup plan when #Facebook #Instagram and #Whatsapp was down for 14 hours? Make sure your team has a full media plan and a backup plan in place for all of your communications to your clients and members. Update your […]

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Entrepreneurship Mindset Survey – South Africa

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation (AGOF) recently released the results of a national entrepreneurial mindset survey of 3,661 individuals from across South Africa. The Global Entrepreneurship Research Network-led study indicates that it is possible to determine likely characteristics shared by entrepreneurs, and […]

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Impacting Africa with Entrepreneurship

Yolanda Shields, founder, and CEO of YES Builds Coaching & Consulting is a global business advisor, strategist and best-selling author who has over 20 years of experience as a business leader. Based in the United States, she has a burning drive from […]

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