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LittleAfrica is looking for ambitious individuals and organizations who are ready to contribute to the growth and success of this site and our people!
The results we achieve collectively will far outweigh the sum of our individual efforts. Together we will ...
  • Drive more traffic and build a stronger internet presence by executing our individual marketing plans.
  • Create the credibility, scale and competitive advantage required to excel on the Internet.

Click on the Thought Straters below to get an idea about the breadth of opportunity in general and the area(s) that interest you the most. When something excites you let us know.
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Art &
Collectibles		 Clothing &
Accessories		 Education &
Wisdom		 Health &
Beauty		 Leisure Professional
Services		 Classifieds General

 

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Art & Collectibles
Despite the success of some Black artists, many talented artists do not have access to national and international markets and exposure.

LittleAfrica is looking for ambitious artists, publishers, distributors, artist representatives, critics, shopkeepers, framers and all other participants in the black art and collectibles market who are anxious to provide art and/or professional services to the global Black Art Market.
Product/Service Strategic Role
In LittleAfrica		 Benefit to Contributor/Sponsor
Graphic Art / Sculpture all media and subjects of interest to the Black Art Buyer.
  • Fine Art Originals
  • Limited Editions
  • Open Editions
 Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers,
    clients.
Re-Sale Forum-- Secondary market for one of kind and "sold out" limited editions and collectibles. Traffic
(Repeat visitors looking for the great deal or something special.)

Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Classified advertising revenue.
  • Traffic that can be redirected.
  • Ability to clear retailer/distributor slow moving inventory.
In addition to the general thought starters presented above, LittleAfrica has an immediate need and is specifically looking for Afro-Centric:
  • Greeting Cards in general, but especially Christmas and Kwanza themes. We are also interested in launching a premium line of limited edition cards.
  • Single and multiple frame Cartoons that poke fun at all aspects of black life (economic, political, social, love, etc.) around the world.


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Clothing & Accessories
Although Kente cloth and other traditional garments are getting easier to find, the selections in most markets is limited and many areas have no product available at all. LittleAfrica is looking for a full range of clothing and accessories (from T-shirts, Athletic Gear, and Urban Streetware to Tuxedos and Evening Gowns) that celebrate and cater to our ethnic tastes.

LittleAfrica is looking for ambitious designers, tailors, seamstresses, pattern makers, retailers, wholesalers, and all participants in the fashion industry who are anxious to provide clothing, fabric and/or professional services to an international Market.
Product/Service Strategic Role
In Little Africa		 Benefit to Contributor/Sponsor
T-Shirts-- From beaded to screen printed, folks enjoy the comfort and fun of expressing themselves with T-Shirts that reflect their personality or mood. Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers.
General Market Clothes -- The internet's cost effective multimedia capabilities provide a tremendous vehicle for designer and manufactures to target a geographically dispersed market. Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers.
Fabrics, Notions, Patterns Accessories -- Many people are looking for the necessary supplies to create or customize their own traditional garments.
 Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers.
Bargain Basement -- LittleAfrica is particularly interested in providing an outlet for overstock, end of season, and other close-out opportunities. Traffic
(Repeat visitors looking for the great deal or something special.)

Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Classified advertising revenue.
  • Traffic that can be redirected.
  • Ability to clear retailer/distributor slow moving inventory.
In addition to the general thought starters presented above, LittleAfrica has an immediate need and is specifically looking for Afro-Centric:
  • Children's (Infant--Toddler) clothing and accessories. (Bibs, bottles, booties, caps jackets, etc.)
  • Conservative business accessories -- ties, scarves, pocket squares, etc.


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Education & Wisdom
Education will continue to hold many of the keys to economic empowerment for African and African Americans. Many of our educational tools and resources go untapped because of the lack of national and international exposure and distribution.

LittleAfrica is looking for talented authors, publishers, distributors, author representatives, critics, educational game manufacturers, and Historically Black Colleges and University participants who are anxious to provide educational works from an African/African American frame of reference.
Product/Service Strategic Role
In LittleAfrica		 Benefit to Contributor/Sponsor
Books and computer aided reference materials on all subjects of interest to the African/African Americans
  • Values
  • Self-Esteem
  • Skill Development
  • Economic Empowerment
 Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers,
    clients.
Educational Games that promote skill development and awareness of our heritage. Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers,
    clients.
College Reviews to serve as reference guides for students seeking a college or university that is committed to developing our students Differentiation
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers,
    clients.


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Health & Beauty
The Black Health and Beauty market is highly developed -- Mainstream retailers have recognized and captured substantial profits from the demand. The mass market, however, has often been slow to recognize and/or follow leading edge Health & Beauty trends.

LittleAfrica is looking for ambitious hairs stylists, barbers, makeup artists, and all other participants in the black health and beauty market who are anxious to provide information, products and/or professional services to the global market.
Product/Service Strategic Role
In Little Africa		 Benefit to Contributor/Sponsor
Hair / Skin Care -- Products that address the wide variety of hair / skin types and special needs.
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Color
  • Moisturizers
 Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers.
Cosmetics -- Specifically designed to address a wide variety of skin types and complexions.
  • Makeup
  • Cleansers / Moisturizers
  • Lipstick
  • Skin care
  • Nail care
 Traffic
(Repeat visitors looking for the great deal or something special.)

Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers.
In addition to the general thought starters presented above, LittleAfrica has an immediate need and is specifically looking for pictures and diagrams depicting the latest hair and makeup styles along with tips on how to get the perfect look.


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Leisure
As African-American purchasing power grows to nearly $460 billion in 1997, large numbers of African Americans are looking to enjoy African/African American theme travel and leisure packages. Many of these packages offer professional development seminars, African American theme cruises, sports and recreation activities, and tours to the Motherland.

LittleAfrica is looking for travel agents and agencies, African American theme cruise packages, Black calendars of events, African American professionals travel groups, ski groups, Fraternity and Sorority Happenings, African Tour Packages, and any other African American related leisure concepts.
Product/Service Strategic Role
In LittleAfrica		 Benefit to Contributor/Sponsor
Cruises and cruise packages with an African/African American theme. Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers,
    clients.
Tours to the Motherland that promote awareness of our heritage and give visitors first- rate customer service. Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers,
    clients.
Black Travel Agencies that cater to the unique needs and opportunities of a growing segment of African American travelers. Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers,
    clients.
 


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Professional Services
The Black Professional services market is highly developed or fragmented or woefully inadequate depending upon where you are or what services you are seeking.

LittleAfrica would like to use the global internet platform to:

  • reward the service providers that are serving us well.
  • consolidate and expand services that are working well for our community.
  • develop and launch new services to fill professional service gaps in our global community.
Product/Service Strategic Role
In Little Africa		 Benefit to Contributor/Sponsor
Career -- Access to insider knowldege about career opportunities and qualified candidates.
  • Resume Posting
  • Key Contact
  • Specific opportunity posting
  • Specialty "Head Hunting"
 Traffic
(Repeat visitors looking for opportunity.)

Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    candidates,
    clients.
Professional Development -- Skill assessment and developmen.
  • Seminars
  • Conference Calendar
  • Mentoring Opportunties
 Traffic
(Repeat visitors looking for a learning environment coupled with great company during social opportunity.)

Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers.
In addition to the general thought starters presented above, LittleAfrica has an immediate need and is specifically looking for people to share personal experiences about their current work enironment... How are our folks treated? Promoted? Developed? Recruited?


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Classifieds
LittleAfrica is seeking to build a one-stop classified advertising source for almost anything of interest to African Americans. Take advantage of a global readership and include your unique, hard to find, one of a kind items, and business opportunities.
Product/Service Strategic Role
In LittleAfrica		 Benefit to Contributor/Sponsor
Your Ad can produce leads, contacts, buyers, and sellers from all over the world! Imagine the whole globe right at your finger tips! Place almost any ad suitable for your local paper and be prepared for the whole world to respond.
  • One of Kind Items
  • Business Opportunities
  • Limited Time Offers
  • Career Opportunities
 Differentiation
(Variety or first/best/only.)
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers,
    clients.
 


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General
Did we leave something out of the previous thought starters? Probably, so here is a list of things/concepts that we would like to integrate with the LittleAfrica site:
Product/Service Strategic Role
In LittleAfrica		 Benefit to Contributor/Sponsor
  • Financial Services
  • Organizations
  • Associations
  • Auctions
  • Computers/Shareware
  • Geneology Groups
  • Newsgroups
  • Web Rings
  • Research Works
  • Motivational Speeches
  • Franchise Opportunities
  • YOUR IDEAS!
 Differentiation
(Variety, target audience)
  • Sales.
  • Publicity.
  • Access to new;
    markets,
    customers,
    clients.
 


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