Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at 6:30 pm;
Rebroadcast Friday, December 22, 2006 at 11:30 pm

While Black Americans are becoming entrepreneurs at a rapidly increasing rate, more than ever, many businesses are unable to keep their door open after the first two years.

Hosted by Candace Kelley, Another View: From Barbershops to Bakeries explores what Blacks must consider when they start new businesses and how they can avoid closing their doors. From the changing economy to changing neighborhoods, the issues that Black businesses face continue to vary. What can businesses do to stay afloat and what are the pitfalls most businesses face?

Guests include, cake creator and entrepreneur Charmaine "cake diva" Jones, co-owners of a Nu U Barbershop & Hair Salon in Hamilton, NJ Jasper and Kameesha Saunders and Joseph Campbell, President and Founder of blacknj.com, the largest networking venue for black businesses in the tri-state area