Ready to elevate your Dry January? Discover these bold and flavorful Black Woman Owned beverages that ship from local favorites to global sensations. Click below to sip mindfully and shop consciously.
Huzzy Smart Sips are crafted with a curated list of liver protecting properties, detoxifying antioxidants, and our proprietary blend of euphoric enhancing ingredients that’ll keep you in high spirits all night long.
Drinks They Offer:
Berry Banger Margarita w/ Basil
Honey Pop Lemon Drop
Golden Elixir Whiskey Fixer
Pow Wow Moscow Mule w/ Shisho Elixir
Siesta Sip Sangria w/ Blood Orange
Spill The Tea Long Island
How They’re Sold: Sold in 12 fl oz 4-packs. Choose your favorite flavor individually or explore curated Sweet or Savory Packs.
Mocktail Club offers better-for-you non-alcoholic beverages for the sober curious and mindful drinkers, with the added benefits of prebiotics and antioxidants.
Drinks They Offer:
Bali Breeze
Bombay Fire
Capri Spritz
Havana Twist
Manhattan Berry
How They’re Sold: Sold in 12 fl oz cans and various packs.
Matcha Yaad offers some of the best Matcha for beginners combining Jamaican flavours with Japanese Matcha to create amazing products that fuel productivity.
Drinks They Offer:
Ceremonial Grade Matcha
Matcha Ginger Refresher
Peach Matcha
How They’re Sold:Sold in powder form and canned 12-packs.
Sip Mindfully, Shop Black Woman Owned This Dry January, explore these Black Woman Owned non-alcoholic beverage brands. Let the beverages transform your month into a celebration of health, taste, and entrepreneurial excellence! And remember, Black Women do EVERYTHING!
In the competitive world of spice manufacturing, Vanessa Mack is standing out with Mack’s Healthy Seasonings (MHS), a brand that goes far beyond flavor. With high quality dietician approved seasonings, each ingredient in MHS has been thoughtfully crafted to create a brand that brings the taste while keeping their customers health in mind.
Motivated by the loss of her siblings to chronic diseases, Mack developed her line of four signature seasonings. The seasonings address the disproportionate health challenges faced by African Americans, the four blends target health concerns: from anti-inflammatory properties to heart health and metabolism support.
“We’re creating effortless remedies through spices to gradually reduce chronic issues,” Mack explains. Each blend is meticulously researched by a California nutrition company, ensuring scientific credibility.
Looking forward, Mack aims to transform nutritional education, with plans to host cooking classes in elementary schools and change perceptions about spice usage and health.
If you operate an LLC or corporation, you’re required to file the BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information) form by January 1, 2025. Missing this critical deadline could result in civil fines of up to $500 per day, criminal penalties up to $10,000, and even imprisonment for up to two years.
Tis’ the season to get out of the red and into the black. No pun intended! BWO is pleased to introduce our first guest post. Follow along with Adrienne, the CEO of ByAdrienne and AddieRawr. Access the ultimate checklist to make sure your business is ready for action during Black Friday and the holidays. Adrienne is a multi-talented Black creative, dedicated to crafting spaces and products that nurture mental wellness and beyond.
Do a manual count of inventory to ensure accuracy and identify any gaps.
If possible, set up a low-stock tracker to get notifications when best-seller products are running low.
Stock up on basic supplies like boxes, bubble mailers, packing tape, and labels.
Pre-pack your most popular items and bundles in advance, so you’re ready to ship quickly when orders roll in.
Use stickers, stamps, or even hand-drawn designs to personalize plain boxes or envelopes, adding a unique touch without high costs.
If you have local customers, consider offering free or low-cost local delivery or pickup to save on shipping costs.
Clearly communicate shipping cut-off dates for Black Friday to manage customer expectations and avoid last-minute rushes.
Set expectations with customers by adding a note on your website or emails, letting them know there may be slight delays in customer service due to high Black Friday traffic.
Write or print simple thank-you notes ahead of time and include them in each package to build customer loyalty.
Categorize your email list into segments based on past purchase behavior to target customers with personalized deals.
Draft and schedule a bulk of marketing emails to your subscribe list to send automatically.
Draft pre-written responses for typical customer queries (shipping delays, returns) to save time when responding to emails or social media messages.
Give your most loyal customers a heads-up about your Black Friday deals by sending a “VIP-only” email using your basic email service.
Schedule posts in advance with free tools like Buffer or directly on Instagram/Facebook to promote deals leading up to Black Friday.
Install a free chatbot or live chat tool (Tidio, Facebook Messenger or HubSpot) on your website to answer basic questions instantly without needing to be online 24/7.
Test your website’s checkout flow yourself to spot and remove unnecessary steps.
Announce your sale with a basic landing page with a “coming soon” or “sign up for Black Friday deals” section.
Add or update a basic FAQ section addressing shipping times, returns, and sale policies to reduce customer questions.
Check your site on different devices (phone, tablet, desktop) to ensure a smooth user experience across all platforms.
Make sure you offer a variety of payment options (PayPal, Stripe, etc.) and test them yourself to ensure everything works smoothly.
Simplify your site’s navigation to help visitors find Black Friday deals easily by adding clear buttons or a dedicated tab for the sale.
