So we can continue improving and innovating how we assist small, black-owned companies, we actively solicit feedback and learn from businesses owned by Black entrepreneurs and experts in their fields, along with prominent figures within Black business world. As part of our efforts to meet the educational needs of small businesses with limited resources and those wanting high quality early stage training, Amazon Small Business Academy (ASBA) launched an enhanced version with numerous free and interactive resources designed to take entrepreneurs from concept through launch and beyond. ASBA gives early-stage entrepreneurs access to complimentary business training, industry experts and tools as well as resources and networking opportunities designed to ensure greater success with starting digital ventures - no matter their standing among Amazon sellers.

Small and midsized business owners can learn a great deal by listening to audio-based podcasts like This is Small Business podcast which addresses critical business issues for entrepreneurs starting up new enterprises. Amazon Seller University also provides access to thousands of hours worth of education content dedicated specifically for sellers at every phase of business operations.

"Selling our brand on Amazon Marketplace was an integral step to BLK & Bold's transformation, offering our company unprecedented exposure and reaching new clients through Amazon. Not only has their support facilitated its expansion; it has allowed BLK & Bold to extend our outreach into helping the Black community." amazon.com/code | amazon.com/us/code