Entrepreneurship
New BYU study looks at the power of 'true believers' in the workplace
Employees who buy into their organization's mission often have greater status, influence than those who do not.
Employers plan to hire 13 percent more college grads this year
Companies plan to hire 13 percent more graduates from the class of 2013 than in 2012. Read more »
Entrepreneurship: Do you qualify for the ride of your life? The 8-point test
I recently received an email from a young executive in Mali, Africa, in response to an article I'd written for Forbes. She asked, from a land far away, "Can everyone be a successful business builder? Is it a realistic notion?" Read more »
Financing good will: How charities are innovating to survive
Many organizations are abandoning old methods of financing, like grant writing and fundraising, and becoming self-sustaining by developing marketable products and services. Read more »
U.S. economy flashing conflicting signals in areas like housing, spending and jobs
Anyone puzzled by the most recent U.S. economic data has reason for feeling so: The numbers sketch a sometimes contradictory picture of the economy. Read more »
Women establish themselves as players in the philanthropy field
Innovative marketing campaigns "can change communities and whole nations." She might as well have been talking about the thousands of women who are transforming the philanthropic sector.... Read more »
International Business: Hotels lost and found in translation
Some hotels make us feel right at home, while others make us feel like we are on another planet. While traveling, we can laugh at quirky mistranslations and learn from great adaptations that show... Read more »
US 2Q economy growth rate lowered from estimated 1.7 to 1.3
The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.3 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter, held back by the severe drought that reduced farm production in the Midwest. Read more »
The value of a building a useful interpersonal network
Most people consider their interpersonal connections – their network – to be one of their most valuable assets. Those who have developed valuable, useful networks realize that success... Read more »
Salary negotiation tips that defy conventional advice
Studies indicate that while various psychological tactics are considered taboo during salary negotiation, they still could earn you more pay, according to PsyBlog. Read more »
Though entry-level wages dropped $10,000, college still the best investment
While college graduates earn $10,000 less today than in 2005, they still earn more in their lifetime than those who didn’t earn a diploma, according to CNN Money. Read more »
From $10M to $100M: The steps to meteoric business success
Consider for a moment that 90 percent of entrepreneurial training is focused on how to start and grow a successful company from an idea to a full-fledged award winner. Read more »
BYU named one of four new 'Changemaker Campuses' by Ashoka U
Ashoka U, a global association of social entrepreneurs, named Brigham Young University as a "Changemaker Campus" Monday. BYU, as well as Brown, Portland State and Rollins College, join 15... Read more »
BYU, University of Utah entrepreneurship programs ranked in top 20
A recent Princeton Review survey of more than 2,000 schools ranks BYU's and the University of Utah's entrepreneurship programs among the top 20 in the country. Read more »
Top 5 tax tips for the self-employed
Though self-employment could potentially earn a lot of money, having your taxes in order is very important, according to an article on About.com, a website owned by the New York Times Co. Read more »
Provo-based Vivint to be acquired by Blackstone in $2 billion transaction
Vivint, a residential security and home automation company based in Provo, will be acquired by global investment firm Blackstone Group LP for more than $2 billion on Wednesday. Read more »
How much does it cost to start a company? Study says $109,016
Out of 4,928 firms launched in 2004, the average price tag for a new business was $109,016. Read more »
Brock Brothers Produce closing after 44 years
A staple of West Valley community will close when produce stock runs out. Read more »
Teaching service Knowmia seeks to revolutionize tutoring
Knowmia is a new online tutoring system that uses video lessons crowd-sourced from teachers to provide supplemental education. Its founders hope to revolutionize the booming tutoring market. Read more »
South Jordan's One Sweet Slice to appear on 'Cupcake Wars'
Utah locals Janell Brown and Kristen Cold will compete on the Food Network show "Cupcake Wars" on Sunday night. Read more »
Romney: Obama gives no confidence of creating jobs
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney claimed Friday that President Barack Obama has failed to fulfill his promises in part because he does not understand what it takes to ignite a more... Read more »
Candidates boost power of the small business vote
Small business is almost always an issue in presidential campaigns. This year, it's morphed into one of the biggest. Read more »
How to build a billion-dollar business plan: 10 top points
Every year, as an investor, I look at scores of business plans from eager entrepreneurs who seek funding for their emerging enterprises. Most plans are not well written and I find only a few that... Read more »
How valuable is your company?
The success of the company is about the value but knowing the worth of the company can be hard to determine. Read more »
Goldman Sachs program holding application workshops
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake Community College invites eligible business owners to attend information sessions about the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses management program. Goldman Sachs’ 10KSB is a... Read more »
New BYU study looks at the power of 'true believers' in the workplace
Employees who buy into their organization's mission often have greater status and influence than those who do not, according to a new BYU study. Read more »
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