Frances Dodds

Deputy Editor of Entrepreneur

Frances Dodds is Entrepreneur magazine's deputy editor. Before that she was features director for Entrepreneur.com, and a senior editor at DuJour magazine. She's written for Longreads, New York Magazine, Architectural Digest, Us Weekly, Coveteur and more.

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Operations & Logistics

To Understand the Riots, Consider the 'Valuation' of Black Lives

The CEO of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity contextualizes the unrest in stark financial terms.

Thought Leaders

These Entrepreneurs Were Affected by Riots, But "See the Forest Instead of Focusing on the Trees"

Like many small business owners in communities of color, these entrepreneurs in Tampa are more concerned about forward progress than raging against rioters.

Diversity

How Should You Be Talking With Employees About Racism?

Diversity and inclusion experts weigh in. One throughline: It's better to grapple with the issue openly than say nothing because you're afraid of getting it wrong.

Diversity

Here's How Business Leaders Are Responding to the George Floyd Protests

Many are using their platforms to express solidarity with the black community and promising to do their part in reaching meaningful reform.

Thought Leaders

The SBA Gives $6.8 Billion in PPP to Business Owners of Color

The Small Business Administration is giving additional PPP funds to Community Financial Development Institutions, which lend to small businesses in underserved communities.

Business News

Hot Dog Sales Are Red-Hot. These Weiner Businesses are Giving Back.

This Memorial Day, two Brooklyn companies are hoping that backyard BBQs can help heal.