Why Morning People Rule the World

Why Morning People Rule the World Morning people are more proactive – and therefore more successful in their professional lives — according to new research. By Courtney Rubin From Inc.com To paraphrase F. Scott Fitzgerald, the morning people are different from you and me – or so says new research. Early birds are more proactive [...]

How recent grads can learn the investment ropes

How recent grads can learn the investment ropes By Walter Updegrave From CNN Money (Money Magazine) – Question: I’m a recent college graduate who has a decent job that pays the bills. I also have around $10,000 in a savings account and contribute $100 a month to my 401(k). How should I begin to invest my [...]

Becoming an Entrepreneurial Expat

Becoming an Entrepreneurial Expat Thinking of launching a business abroad? Here’s what you need to know. By Michelle Goodman From Entrepreneur.com After working in Mexico City as a manufacturer’s representative for two years, Elizabeth Helsley thought about returning to her hometown of San Diego to start her own company. Then she ran the numbers and [...]

The Hard-to-Swallow Truth About Branding

The Hard-to-Swallow Truth About Branding If Starbucks can lose its brand mojo, do you think your brand can remain immune to erosion? Plus, the 5 questions you must ask yourself right now. By David Brier From FastCompany.com Businesses too often do “what’s worked.” That’s a good practice, as long as it continues to work. Unfortunately, companies [...]

For small businesses, loans are plentiful as long as they’re plastic-backed

For small businesses, loans are plentiful as long as they’re plastic-backed By Paul Smalera From CNN Money FORTUNE — On Monday Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke took up the growing issue of lack of lending to small businesses by banks, and the havoc it’s causing in the economy. Lending to small businesses contracted by $40 [...]

Video: TED Talk: Business model based on happiness

From TED Talks Hotelier Chip Conley shares with TED audiences how his company embraced happiness in its business model. Inspired by Maslow’s Hierarchy of Need and a Buddhist king, Conley learned the importance and value of “the intangible of happiness.”

10 Great Seasonal Summer Businesses

10 Great Seasonal Summer Businesses See the slideshow at Inc.com. What makes Hawaiian Rumble, in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, worthy of hosting the Masters of mini golf? A 40-foot volcano that shoots 15-foot flames. “It rumbles so loud, it shakes the ground,” says owner Robert Detwiler, who also started the U.S. ProMiniGolf Association. Vegetable [...]

Business Tips from Small-Town USA

Business Tips from Small-Town USA By Kasey Wehrum From Inc.com Survival stories from rural entrepreneurs. From the pages of The Oklahoman comes a reminder to big-city entrepreneurs that their rural counterparts may operate under a different set of circumstances, but they still have some important lessons to teach on how to run a business. Becky [...]

Dear Young Job Seeker:

Dear Young Job Seeker: By Alicia Morga From Fast Company Editor’s note: This blog is written by a member of our expert blogging community and expresses that expert’s views alone. WSJ.com has a new blog series that follows seven college seniors as they transition into the “real world.” Since these seven young people are no doubt [...]

How to Improve Your Financial IQ

How to Improve Your Financial IQ Stop avoiding your numbers–there’s nothing to be afraid of and everything to gain. By Peri Pakroo From Entrepreneur.com Like many things we know are good for us–exercise, getting a good night’s sleep, laying off the French fries–keeping careful track of yourbusiness‘s finances is one of those must-do tasks to [...]

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