At some pivotal moment in our professional journey, many of us harbor a remarkable idea or long to embark on a path of independence and self-expression. Yet, most of us wonder: “How can I transform this dream into reality?” In fact, upwards of 27 million Americans dream of pursuing self-employment, but many are unsure of…
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When it comes to recent shifts in global temperatures, changes in precipitation totals, and the imminent loss of species on land and sea, climate change is the large, disruptive elephant in the room. Caused in large part by the excessive levels of fossil fuels used to power cars and generate electricity, climate change has led…
Just as the internet revolutionized our lives starting in the 1990s, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we interact with others, run businesses, and conduct many other aspects of our lives in the 2020s. While AI is by no means a new concept (depending on which source you consult, it was conceived sometime during…
A small candle business with a limited budget once relied solely on word of mouth to attract customers. But with a few well-placed social posts, some glowing customer reviews, and a simple video tutorial, their reach started to grow—and so did their sales. Stories like this aren’t rare. Small businesses everywhere are learning that with…
The MBA is the most popular graduate management degree in the world—and for good reason. According to a 2022 report by the Graduate Management Admission Council, 86% of graduates holding a Master of Business Administration were employed by the time of graduation. Many students pursue this degree to switch industries, catapult their careers, or open…
Depending on whom you ask, we are already in a recession, we can expect one very soon, or we may experience only a small correction in the coming months. As of this writing, a definitive conclusion remains elusive. There are certainly factors that suggest a recession is looming. However, there are also indications that a…
Every time you pull up to the pump, it feels like a game of chance. One day, it’s a bargain; the next, you’re paying way more than expected. While it’s easy to blame oil companies, politicians, or even your local gas station, the truth is that no single person or entity sets the price of…
“Never take your eyes off the cash flow because it’s the lifeblood of business.” — Sir Richard Branson, famed entrepreneur Many elements go into making a successful enterprise, but money is without question what keeps a business alive. As such, managing the flow of money—what’s coming in, going out, and moving within—is a critical role…
As April 15th looms, many of us start to scramble. You know the day: Tax Day—the deadline to prove to the IRS that you paid the right amount of income tax, claim a refund if you overpaid, or begrudgingly send what you still owe. Before America went digital, it was common for American taxpayers to…
“Business” is a broad term encompassing marketing, management, accounting, finance, and other functional areas. Each of these areas play a key role in the operation and success of any business, but for this article we’re going to focus on marketing. First, with a definition from a leading marketing organization, and then some clarification of our…
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