#such entrepreneurs!

[muzaktomyears]

Inspired by the remarkable Astrid, John and Paul had returned from Germany with two new items in their baggage – cameras, which they had bought there. Their original intention may have been to try and capture in Liverpool some of the vividly contrasting studies in light and shade in which the artistic Astrid had specialized, but it didn’t exactly work out like that. At the Cavern they set themselves up as glamour cameramen – with distinctly sexual overtones.

John started the ball rolling, or rather the shutter clicking. He would single out a fan at one of our lunchtime sessions, chat her up and proposition her about posing for some pictures. Afterwards he would regale us with the intimate details. “Got her with her briefs on!” he would chuckle. “Couldn’t get her bra off – but cooooo!”

After this Paul decided to jump on the bandwagon. After the Cavern appearances out would come the cameras from their leather jackets and then the search for talent would begin. The pair of them were not yet advanced enough in photography to develop or print themselves so the films would go to a chemist – who frequently blacked out the more meaty poses and sent back only the decent ones. Those that escaped censorship usually showed girls straddling chairs, girls showing a leg or two, girls with a leg in the air, girls minus some of their clothing. One girl named Pat became so hooked that she went into business as a model, taking it all really seriously, which John and Paul certainly didn’t.

Although George and I didn’t take up the hobby we had the same sexual appetites and enjoyed the results of their endeavours which we all crowded round to see. John, who didn’t mind describing himself as ‘a great wanker from way back’ was highly delighted with some of his efforts. “I’ve had a great session,” he would tell us, “I pulled a couple of birds – but not a word to Cyn!”

Cynthia would often arrive at Mathew Street for our evening appearances – and so perhaps would a girl who had been posing for John in the afternoon. When the girl beamed a knowing smile his way he would switch off, as if he had never seen her before in his life or, if near enough, give a quick innocuous ‘Hello’, for fear of Cynthia stumbling on to his secret.

To us he would enthuse about the poses, with descriptive phrases such as: “When we started off she just sat on the stool. Then I got her to show a bit more leg, then a bit more. And then she took her sweater off. Fantastic afternoon – I’m buggered!”

“But you’ve only been taking photographs!” George or I would comment, mock-innocently.

A chemist who handed back only a few prints would be quickly upbraided with: “Where’s the rest of the reel?”

“Sir,” he would be told, “we do not print this kind of pornography.”

“What about the negatives?” John wanted to know.

“We’ve confiscated them.”

“Bloody prude,” was how John dismissed him.

He was convinced that these offending chemists were perverts at heart who spent most of their time ‘out back wanking themselves off’ over his labours in the cause of art.

“And what do I get out of it?” John would lament. “Just a bunch of these rotten stills!”

George and I would rib him: “But it’s the other ones we want to see – not these.”

“So do I,” he would grunt. “Sod off!”

We also used to send up some of the girls who posed for these budding David Baileys.

“Had your photographs taken then, have you?” we would wink.

“How’d you know?”

“Been looking at a couple of snaps. Still wearing black drawers?”

It was all in good humour and the girls knew damn well that the ‘art studies’ of them weren’t going to be kept under lock and key somewhere. These glamour sessions were usually held in accommodation provided by the girls. I doubt Paul’s dad would have stood for it at his home, or John’s Aunt Mimi at hers.

Beatle! The Pete Best Story, Pete Best and Patrick Doncaster (1985)

[yourdailyqueer]

maia arson crimew

Gender: Non binary (it/she)

Sexuality: Bisexual / lesbian / queer

DOB: 7 August 1999

Ethnicity: White - Swiss

Occupation: Computer developer, computer hacker, entrepreneur, activist

Note 1: Known for leaking source code and other data from companies such as Intel and Nissan, and for discovering a 2019 copy of the United States government's No Fly List on an unsecured CommuteAir server.

Note 2: Is autistic

[waaydamin]

@waydaminbrand | valentine’s day collection

[pinkacademiaprincess]

corporate barbie 👩‍💼💄💗📈

gonna be starting my full-time job soon, i'm looking forward to being the newbie who's on top of things & surprise everyone with how much i know 💅

[woo]

Here’s the secret most ecommerce platforms don’t want you to find out: with most of them, you don’t actually own your store. They own it – along with your data. WE KNOW. Kinda backwards, right? Instead of renting your store, own your future. Make it yours with WooCommerce and start selling online today.

[blckbuzinessdistrict]

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Husband and wife, Winchel @winchelelibert And Felicia Elibert @felicia_elibert have just made history after opening the first ever black owned shopping center in Fayetteville, GEORGIA. Kingdom Corner 👏🏾👏🏾

[femmefatalevibe]

Femme Fatale Guide: 15 Essential Business Skills Everyone Should Master

Articulate, confident communication

Crafting effective, compelling pitches

Operating and communicating through a solution-oriented framework

Research of all types (Google, market research, studies, polls, interpersonal conversations, etc.)

Learning how to streamline, edit, and organize information in a clear and logical way

Accumulating high-level working knowledge/proficiency in all tools and programs directly related to your type of work/industry

Budgeting and financial optimization (investment, tax benefits, etc.)

Reading and interpreting legal contracts/documents

Setting rates, boundaries, and learning when/how to delegate

Good posture, direct eye contact, and a firm handshake

Building streamlined systems for onboarding, different repeat project scopes/workflows, and KPI measuring

The art of following up, listening to (potential) clients' needs, asking thoughtful questions, and benefit-oriented salesmanship

Consistently reading, learning, and studying current events/cultural platforms/industry and field-related knowledge

How to spot customer/client/business partner red flags

Self-management, task/project prioritization, and optimization of your personal energy clock + levels

[theambitiouswoman]

Wealth Building: Money Topics You Should Learn About If You Want To Make More Money

Budgeting: This means keeping track of how much money you have and how you spend it. It helps you save money and plan for your needs.

Investing: This is like putting your money to work so it can grow over time. It's like planting seeds to grow a money tree.

Saving: Saving is when you put some money aside for later. It's like keeping some of your treats for another day.

Debt Management: This is about handling money you owe to others, like loans or credit cards. You want to pay it back without owing too much.

Credit Scores: Think of this like a report card for your money habits. It helps others decide if they can trust you with money.

Taxation: Taxes are like a fee you pay to the government. You need to understand how they work and how to pay them correctly.

Retirement Planning: This is making sure you have enough money to live comfortably when you're older and no longer working.

Estate Planning: This is like making a plan for your stuff and money after you're no longer here.

Insurance: It's like paying for protection. You give some money to an insurance company, and they help you if something bad happens.

Investment Options: These are different ways to make your money grow, like buying parts of companies or putting money in a savings account.

Financial Markets: These are places where people buy and sell things like stocks and bonds. It can affect your investments.

Risk Management: This is about being careful with your money and making smart choices to avoid losing it.

Passive Income: This is money you get without having to work for it, like rent from a property you own.

Entrepreneurship: It's like starting your own business. You create something and try to make money from it.

Behavioral Finance: This is about understanding how your feelings and thoughts can affect how you use money. You want to make good choices even when you feel worried or excited.

Financial Goals: These are like wishes for your money. You need a plan to make them come true.

Financial Tools and Apps: These are like helpers on your phone or computer that can make it easier to manage your money.

Real Estate: This is about buying and owning property, like a house or land, to make money.

Asset Protection: It's about keeping your money safe from problems or people who want to take it.

Philanthropy: This means giving money to help others, like donating to charities or causes you care about.

Compounding Interest: This is like a money snowball. When you save or invest your money, it can grow over time. As it grows, you earn even more money on the money you already earned.

Credit Cards: When you borrow money or use a credit card to buy things, you need to show you can pay it back on time. This helps you build a good reputation with money. The better your reputation, the easier it is to borrow more money when you need it.

Alternate Currencies: These are like different kinds of money that aren't like the coins and bills you're used to like Crypto. It's digital money that's not controlled by a government. Some people use it for online shopping, and others think of it as a way to invest, like buying special tokens for a game.

[ongawdclub]

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[yourdailyqueer]

Chanelle Pickett (deceased)

Gender: Transgender woman

Sexuality: Queer

DOB: 6 August 1972 

RIP: 20 November 1995

Ethnicity: African American

Occupation: Entrepreneur, activist

Note: Death helped inspire the creation of the Transgender Day of Remembrance

[ahb-writes]

(from The Mitchells vs. the Machines, 2021)

[nr1-logo-design-inspiration]

Logo Shape Psychology ☆☆☆

[pinkacademiaprincess]

fall lookbook: business casual🍂💼🎀👩‍💻

if you can't tell, my business casual style icons include lorelai gilmore, rachel zane, elle greenaway, rachel green, etc. 💌

[woo]

Are you thinking what these thinkies are thinking? 

Try Woo to find out.

[blckbuzinessdistrict]

There are over three million Black-owned businesses in the United States, according to the��latest data from the Census Bureau, many of which are led by talented artists, chefs, hair stylists, parents and fashion designers. Over the past few years, we interviewed dozens of Black entrepreneurs to learn about the successes and challenges they face while running their companies, and most stress that they’ve had to overcome barriers like a lack of access to capital and higher rates of financial distress compared to white-owned businesses.