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A resume could make or break getting a job

More than one-third of the companies surveyed said they couldn't find the exact employee needed. Read more »

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Obama's health care aid to small firms disappoints

It seemed like a good idea at the time. Read more »

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Facebook's stock falls below $30 for first time

Facebook's stock fell $3.07, or 9.6 percent, to close at $28.84 on Tuesday. That's down 24 percent since its public stock debut. It went as low as $28.65 earlier in the day. Read more »

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Selling adventure: How Backcountry.com's CEO leads through outdoor example

It took a snow shovel for Jill Layfield to further know that she was at the right company. After traveling to London with her husband, she came home to a snow-packed Park City with a driveway... Read more »

Published May 29, 2012

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Branding: the Mental Drawer

Companies target consumers by creating positive mental associations with brands. Read more »

Published May 28, 2012

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Balancing act: Company offers 5 things to know when seeking work-life balance

According to a new survey of more than 1,400 CFOs, 41 percent said trying to balance work and personal responsibilities is their greatest source of workplace stress. Here are five things you should... Read more »

Published May 28, 2012

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On Leadership: Highly engaged employees look for connections, meaningful return on connections

Excerpt from the newly released book, “The Employee Engagement Mindset” provided by McGraw-Hill. Read more »

Published May 28, 2012

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Spacecraft aces big test; flies by international space station

The world's first private supply ship flew tantalizingly close to the International Space Station on Thursday, acing a critical test in advance of the actual docking. Read more »

Published May 24, 2012

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Buffett to buy newspapers; Berkshire claims he won't influence content

Warren Buffett says his company is likely to buy more newspapers in the next few years, and Berkshire Hathaway will not try to influence the editorial policies of any of them. Read more »

Published May 24, 2012

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U.S. should support small biz, ex-Hewlett-Packard CEO says

For America to once again become the leading economic force worldwide, the country will have to invest heavily in the long-term success of small business, says a former HP executive. Read more »

Published May 23, 2012

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Wall Street's woes worsen; Facebook, JPMorgan Chase issues exacerbate exchange

Investor anger mounted Wednesday over the initial public offering of Facebook stock last week, which was fumbled by the banks that managed the deal and complicated by technical problems at the... Read more »

Published May 23, 2012

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Commercial spacecraft lifts off

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Opening a new, entrepreneurial era in spaceflight, a ship built by a billionaire businessman sped toward the International Space Station with a load of groceries and... Read more »

Published May 22, 2012

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Branding — if done correctly — is invaluable to a business

Every prominent and highly successful entrepreneur has methodically established a memorable and powerful brand. Read more »

Published May 21, 2012

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Facebook stock closes nearly flat in debut day trading

It was barely a "like" and definitely not a "love" from Facebook investors as the online social network's stock failed to live up to the hype in its trading debut Friday. Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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Facebook falls flat in public debut

After all the hype, Facebook's first day as a public company ended where it began. Its stock closed at $38.23, up 23 cents, after pricing Thursday night at $38 per share. Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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Young, idealistic and unconventional: Can social entrepreneurs change the world?

An increasing number of young people are starting businesses that aim to help the world's poor. Critics worry, though, that social entrepreneurs aren't effective because they work around... Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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Violent crime threatens Detroit's small businesses

Business and city leaders are banking on a trendy, upscale grocer and the first major shopping center in decades to continue the retail revival of Detroit's main business corridor, but the outlook... Read more »

Published May 16, 2012

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Obama calls on Congress to help small businesses

President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner dug in Wednesday on their already hardened positions on tax increases versus spending cuts as the outlines of another dire debt ceiling... Read more »

Published May 16, 2012

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Congress votes to reauthorize Export-Import Bank

The government's vehicle for promoting U.S. export sales survived a challenge from conservatives Tuesday with a Senate vote to renew the charter of the Export-Import Bank for three years. The vote,... Read more »

Published May 15, 2012

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Bernanke says lending spigots are more open now

Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Thursday that many businesses and consumers are finding it easier to borrow as banks shore up their balance sheets. Read more »

Published May 10, 2012

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Great business leaders know how to communicate well

Famous entrepreneurs are known for communicating on a regular basis to employees, vendors, investors and clients. Read more »

Published May 7, 2012

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Strong mentors are a business's best friend

Expert advisors are a business builder’s best friends and resources. We might also call them coaches, teachers or mentors. They think abundantly and are willing to share what they know with those who ask for help. Read more »

Published April 30, 2012

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On Leadership: Don't pin your star to a company

When I’m asked for career advice, I’m careful not to be over-directive. But I do say this: Get good at something. Read more »

Published April 29, 2012

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International Business: Listening worldwide to the intercultural voice of the customer

Why would a German company not want customers to award it a five out of five on surveys? One survey collection and reporting company, Mindshare Technologies, shares how it adapts services to the... Read more »

Published April 27, 2012

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BYU, University of Utah business schools on News and World Report's 'most popular' list

Two business schools in Utah have joined the ranks of Harvard and Stanford on U.S. News & World Report’s Most Popular Business Schools list. Read more »

Published April 26, 2012

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