In the eight months since Marissa Mayer was appointed CEO of Yahoo, she’s provided all employees with brand-new smartphones and free meals in the company cafeterias. The honeymoon appears to be over, however, as Mayer recently instituted a no-telecommuting policy … Continue reading
Politicians have recognized small business owners as central to our economy and prosperity. They provide competition and prevent monopolies, they create jobs, and they help to keep America’s economy diverse and healthy. Unfortunately, most people can’t start a business with their own resources. Continue reading
In the last 20 years, the world has become increasingly interconnected. With the rise of the Internet and better infrastructure, economies around the globe have seen an increasing level of globalism. To succeed in this new environment, the modern business has to learn how to integrate itself with different cultures and target global markets. Continue reading
It can be argued that there is no better time than now to be involved in a start-up company. The business world is inundated with stories involving the rags-to-riches rise of a start-up entrepreneur or small business. Facebook started out in a dorm room, cellphone apps have been produced in people’s parents basements, etc. Continue reading