Finding the right prescription for business - Brief Article

Black Enterprise, April, 2001

Looking for the right industry in which to launch a business or cash in on an investment? In our upcoming May issue, check out our special report on the healthcare industry. The editors at BLACK ENTERPRISE will share with you a few lucrative business opportunities available to you in the field--and you don't have to wear scrubs or go to medical school to take advantage of them.

Ever wonder what your doctor does in his or her off-hours, when they aren't making rounds or checking in on patients? Not every physician spends his or her time on the links. Through a series of in-depth profiles, we reveal a new breed of African American physicians who burn the midnight oil as business owners and venture capitalists. In many cases, these entrepreneurial doctors have breathed life into fast-growing companies with healthy sales and earnings.

For those of you who are looking for prime investments in these uncertain times, we unveil the top-performing stocks in the healthcare sector. From pharmaceutical companies to convalescent facilities, we identify equities that may serve as your best defensive plays in today's volatile market.

Once you've gotten your fill of the health field, it's time to get your financial house in order. In this issue, we also show you how married couples can unite their financial goals with each other's money management philosophy. In this step-by-step article, we show the importance of keeping financial vows in an effort to make your union richer and more harmonious.

DO YOU HAVE A STORY IDEA?

Many of our best story ideas come from you, the readers of BLACK ENTERPRISE. We want you to keep telling us what you need to see in the magazine to help you launch and grow your business, advance your career, and build personal wealth. Help us set the agenda. Send your ideas and suggestions to the following editors at BLACK ENTERPRISE, 130 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10011-4399; fax: 212-886-9610; e-mail: beeditor@blackenterprise.com.

BUSINESS/ECONOMIC NEWS: Newspoints c/o Sakina P. Spruell; e-mail: spruells@blackenterprise.com

BUSINESS OWNERSHIP/MANAGEMENT: Enterprise c/o Paula McCoy-Pinderhughes; e-mail: pinderhughesp@blackenterprise.com

CAREERS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Powerplay c/o Robyn D. Clarke; e-mail: clarker@blackenterprise.com

CONSUMER & PERSONAL AFFAIRS: Shopsmart & Lifestyle c/o Monique R. Brown; e-mail: brownmr@blackenterprise.com

INSPIRATION: Motivation c/o Robyn D. Clarke; e-mail: clarker@blackenterprise.com

PERSONAL FINANCE/INVESTING: Moneywise c/o Derek Dingle; e-mail: dingled@blackenterprise.com

TECHNOLOGY: Techwatch c/o Sonya A. Donaldson; e-mail: donaldsons@blackenterprise.com

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Include your name, address, and daytime phone number for confirmation. We reserve the right to edit correspondence for clarity and space. Write to: Letters, BLACK ENTERPRISE, 130 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 110011-4399; fax: 212-886-9610; e-mail: beletters@blackenterprise.com.