According to a survey last year, the best undergraduate business programs that are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business are: The University of Pennsylvania Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) University of California- Berkley University of Michigan- Ann Arbor University of Virginia New York University University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill University… Continue Reading
It is always interesting to compare overall economic outlook and general business trends with trends in small businesses in rural settings. This year, with the prospect of a renewed recession hovering over the US economy, it is cheering to see that rural small business looks especially promising. Listed below are the leading five trends for… Continue Reading
Home-based businesses have grown more popular ever since employment opportunities began flailing and work conditions reached sub-optimal levels. Though there are countless ways to earn money at home, the top eight most successful areas to get involved in are: Child care: The struggling economy and financial pressures have given this service a major boost. Parents… Continue Reading
If you travel a lot then you know how important your luggage can be. Today your carry-on piece has taken on even more significance as airlines cut back on luggage allotments and many airlines charge extra for even one piece of checked baggage. Here is a look at five of the best ranked carry-ons which… Continue Reading
This year’s World Bank Doing Business report has listed the top nine countries for startup businesses. The rankings consider the starting ease and conditions, as well as minimum cost, time and available assets. Rather surprisingly, the U.S. didn’t make the list. These countries did, however: New Zealand, with 1 day to start a business Australia,… Continue Reading
Thinking about getting involved in a new business venture? Here are a few which are perfect for today’s current events, whether you are trying to beat the dragging economy or flow with what’s popular, consider the following as a great way to get into business. 1. Selling Candy- Even during difficult economic times candy is… Continue Reading
Here is a short list of some great reads, recommended by some interesting men and women from the business world. * INNOVATOR' DILEMMA by Clay Christensen “An insightful analysis of the impact of technology on industries and organizations, and a convincing argument for why thinking outside the box is so critical.” –Recommended by Dr. Amit… Continue Reading
Forbes put together a list of who they consider the 50 top businesswomen at work today in Asia. The talented women were picked according to “their hands-on management of profit-seeking companies.” The list includes such stellar figures as Australia’s richest individual and mining mogul Gina Rinehart and the head of Vietnam’s largest milk company. "This… Continue Reading
Entrepreneur has collected information on all the hotels in the U.S., and compiled a list of the 15 most suitable for business travelers. The Mandarin Oriental in New York won as all-around best business hotel, while these followed close behind: The Eliot, Boston Four Season, Las Vegas The Gansevoort, New York The Umstead, North Carolina… Continue Reading
This year’s best money makers are famously not Academy Award films, sticking to a tradition that only serves to highlight the apparent fact that audiences go the movies to be entertained, not to think. Last year the highest grossers were: 1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2- bringing in over $381 million at… Continue Reading