Danielle Douglas

Danielle Douglas is President of Inspire Enterprise Inc., a boutique business advisory firm focused on building the capacity of small business owners who recognize a results-driven business strategy coupled with flawless execution is the catalyst to greater profits, productivity, and impact.  

She earned her B.A in 1988 from Syracuse University. She has worked for Fortune 100 companies such as Xerox and Pfizer Inc in a sales capacity. Since embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, she has worked with local and state government agencies, private organizations, and non-profits such as the Department of Small Business Services, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, Columbia University Facilities & Operations, Interise, LISC NYC, the Small Business Development Center at York College to assist in their small business capacity building efforts.

As an engaging business advisor, Danielle Douglas inspires other “movers and shakers” to learn new ideas and take positive action to disrupt their status quo and propel their business towards massive growth.  

Danielle also founded The Council for Black Business Enterprises; a non-profit organization that works with a community of stakeholders to ensure black owned businesses have access to procurement opportunities in the government and private sectors as well as the tools and resources to grow and scale.

Her Mission:

Empowering small business owners to have mastery of their enterprise; enabling them to leverage their business as a pathway to wealth and independence.

Her Philosophy: 

“All are destined for greatness when achieving their mission and living their vision.”

Suggested interview questions:

1.      How does one’s business play a role in accomplishing his/her personal vision and legacy in the short term and long-term future?

2.      Why is it important for a small business owner to implement a business strategy?

3.      What are three common questions that are top of mind for small business owners?

4.      What are the current trends that small business owners should consider embracing?

5.      What are five questions every small business owner should be asking themselves?

Hot Topics: Practical Solutions to Real-World Business Challenges

·        Integrating Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic into business practices

·        Developing and implementing strategies and tactics in one’s business

·        Evolving as a leader in this ever-changing business environment