An MBA has been thought to be the key to business success for the last 50 years. “The Gospel According to the Harvard Business School,†a book describing the Harvard MBA program in the 1960’s, presents a world of opportunity for those able to complete the academic requirements. In the 21st century, the global marketplace […]
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How to Deal with Business Failure
More than 50 percent of start-up businesses fail within the first five years, according to statistics from Entrepreneur Weekly, with many folding in the first year of operation. Losing a business is devastating, and moving forward after a business failure can seem impossible. However, dealing with failure and moving forward in a positive motion is […]
Startup digital defences: are you ready?
Even in its most embryonic stage, your business needs to be closely guarded. If you have the germ of a beautiful idea, are currently fleshing it out into something more substantial, and are confident about its potential success, then putting up defenses around it is essential. However, if you’re new to the business world, are […]
Should You Hire A CPA?
When it comes to the management of finances, individuals and business owners alike will definitely benefit from hiring a professional certified public accountant (CPA). In doing this, it becomes possible to rid oneself of the many headaches involved in accurately managing the many aspects of financial records, tax information and more. Most importantly, a CPA, […]
Jumpstart Your Freelance Career by Working Overseas
It’s the curse of the freelance writer, photographer, or designer: it takes years to build up a reputation and a clientele, and in the meanwhile you’re expected to work for rates that barely pay a living wage. Well… a living wage in the United States, anyway. Instead of picking up one-off magazine or website assignments […]