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What is your greatest asset? Most people think it is their house. They are wrong. Bank account? Wrong again. For the vast majority of people, the greatest asset they have is the ability to generate income. Think about that for a moment… How does the mortgage for the house get paid? How does that bank [...]

Applying for an MBA program is no easy task! You need to make sure you are organized and have all your papers in order. This is part 3 of an 8 part series on applying for an MBA program.
Why transcripts are important: The Admissions Committee at your prospective MBA program will want to see the [...]

Entrepreneurs and small business owners are the backbone of our country’s economy. Today I have an interview with entrepreneur and small business owner, Chris Miller, who with his business partner George Pauli, own and operate Tiger Taco.
First of all, What the heck is a Tiger Taco!?!?! Watch this video below, and you will soon [...]

The resume you use for your MBA application should speak volumes about your professional and/or academic career. Your resume will represent your entire career and educational experience, so you will need to carefully craft it to make sure it has the necessary impact you need to gain the Admission Council’s attention.
These tips will help you [...]

First impressions are extremely important, especially in the business world. However, not everyone has the money to buy the latest fashions from designer stores. The good news is, designer clothes are not necessary to dress professionally.
Here are some great tips on how to build a professional wardrobe on a limited budget:

Buy simple, classic designs. The [...]

The MBA application process contains multiple parts, and one of the first things you will have to accomplish is the application itself. Many people think they can breeze through when filling out the application paperwork, but the reality is the application paperwork says a lot about the applicant and his/her goals. You should take your [...]

I recently received a copy of the book The Engine of America, by Hector Barreto. I love reading about entrepreneurship and people who create their own path, and I was excited to receive this book. I was not disappointed when I read it.
Author’s Qualifications: Barreto is an authority on the topic of small businesses - [...]

So you’ve selected your MBA program and now you ask yourself, “How do I apply to an MBA school?” Great question.
Applying for an MBA program can be a daunting process - but it doesn’t have to be if you are organized. This guide should help you understand a little more about the application process:

Application: This [...]

We have covered a lot of information about MBA programs over the course of this series. Ultimately, it all comes down to choosing which MBA program is the best program for each individual. Just like where you work, live, or what kind of car you drive, choosing an MBA program is a very personal decision.
We [...]

If you read Part 5 of this series, you have an idea of how much an MBA program can cost. Now, we should examine if an MBA is worth the cost by determining what kind of return on investment (ROI) will you get for your troubles.To determine your ROI, we need to examine a few [...]

Welcome to Part 5 of my series - MBA Options. In Part 4 I covered the importance of B-school rankings. Now, we will get down to the cost issues.
MBA programs all have one thing in common - they are expensive. Of course, the term expensive is relative. It is probably not expensive if you are [...]

Business school rankings can play a very important part in your post MBA employment. The three most widely accepted rankings in the US are compiled by US News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, and Business Week. Each company uses its own criteria to determine their respective rankings, but they are often fairly consistent [...]

This is Part 3 in a series, Researching MBA Options. Part 2 covered the topic, Program Types, In-Residence. In my opinion, there are two main types of MBA programs, in-residence and distance education. This article covers distance learning. Like in-residence programs, many distance learning MBA programs have similar options to consider: full-time, part-time, or executive. [...]

This is Part 2 in a series, Researching MBA Options. Part 1 covered the topic, Do You Need an MBA? I have decided that an MBA is pretty much necessary for my chosen career path, so now I want to investigate program types. The way I see it, there are two main categories, in-residence and [...]

Three friends of mine were looking at buying a sandwich franchise together. They interviewed the owner several times and pored over his accounting books to determine if this is going to be a good financial decision for them. Eventually, they decided the franchise was not the right opportunity for them at that time.
There are many [...]