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Warren Buffett shares the best advice he’s ever received


July 26, 2010 by Bob Hill

In a recent interview with The Huffington Post, the Oracle of Omaha shares some honest (albeit unexpected) wisdom. More…

3 little-known metrics that tell where the economy’s headed


July 19, 2010 by Bob Hill

Business experts monitor these little-known statistics very closely, as they’re often solid indicators of where the economy is headed in the months ahead:  More…

Survey: Confidence high, but recovery still in limbo


May 17, 2010 by Bob Hill

A recent poll finds high-level execs are confident about their companies’ prospects, but not so confident about the prospect for economic recovery. More…

5 crazy ideas that’ll improve your business


April 26, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

A successful, if slightly off-center, entrepreneur explains why five against-the-grain approaches worked for him, and can work for you, too. More…

7 common traits of highly successful companies


March 30, 2010 by Bob Hill

A renowned business expert breaks down what 400 of the fastest growing companies in America have in common. More…

Does the iPad have real business use?


March 10, 2010 by Valerie Helmbreck

Yes, there was plenty of hype, showmanship and pizazz in the recent Apple debut of the iPad. But that won’t mean much to your overworked IT folks who have to support an organization and its technology tools. More…

Surveys reveal CEOs’ biggest hopes, fears


March 5, 2010 by Bob Hill

More than 80% of CEOs are confident the economy will bounce back this year, according to a new survey. Here’s what they hope will happen, as well as the two things they fear will happen: More…

3 reasons Warren Buffett thrives in a down economy


February 16, 2010 by Bob Hill

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Warren Buffett is one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time. Here are three priceless sales takeaways from his keynote address at Berkshire Hathaway’s 2009 shareholder’s meeting: More…

Tax hikes you might not notice


February 15, 2010 by Bob Hill

A tax hike is always easier to pass if regulators can make the case it’s one you’re not “obligated” to pay. Here are five increases the government may be considering: More…

Walt Disney’s 8 secrets to success


January 26, 2010 by Bob Hill

Walt Disney was an innovator and a visionary. But he was also one of the most successful business leaders of his time. Here are eight principles that made Walt Disney one of the greatest icons of the 20th century: More…

Banks unveil latest in customer incentives: bribery


January 12, 2010 by Bob Hill

Big-name banks are gaining new customers by offering them the one thing they need more than anything else. More…

Who wins and loses when the dollar plummets


December 30, 2009 by Bob Hill

The U.S. dollar has lost nearly a third of its value in comparison to other international currencies since 2002. Depending on who you are, that may be the best – or worst – news you could possibly hear. More…

Obama to banks: ‘Start lending’


December 24, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

In a pre-Christmas meeting with community bankers, President Obama urged them start lending again to small businesses — and in the process open up the job market. Nice idea, but the bankers noted that some of the lending roadblocks are government-made or because of market problems. More…

The 3 best ideas Obama heard from business leaders at jobs summit


December 9, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

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At the recent White House jobs summit, President Obama got an earful from 130 business leaders. Here’s what they want — and what Obama is likely to try. More…

Are you in a market where labor is available?


August 24, 2009 by Bob Hill

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Are you in one of the country’s premier job markets?  A new Web tool from indeed.com reveals which cities offer the most available jobs per unemployed resident. You might be stunned which city ranks head and shoulders above the rest. More…

How 10 of the most well-known CEOs in America rate Obama’s policies


August 10, 2009 by Bob Hill

Whether you love or loathe President Obama’s policies, chances are, you’ve got an opinion. Check out how 10 of the nation’s leading CEOs differed when Business Week recently asked them to rate the current administration’s  policies on healthcare, taxes and business (then tell us your own thoughts in the comments section below). More…

The key differences between superstars and slouches


August 5, 2009 by Bob Hill

Managers may forever debate whether great sellers are born or made. But a recent study reveals several easy-to-spot differences between high-performers and low-performers, as well as the one common trait most would-be superstars possess. More…

What every CEO can learn from Fortune 500’s biggest losers


July 20, 2009 by Bob Hill

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This year’s Fortune 500 proves that despite the down economy, there are three things American consumers simply cannot do without - oil, cars and drugs. While several big-name corporations continue to thrive, we look at 10 companies that experienced epic meltdowns during the past year (and what led to their undoing):  More…

5 keys to winning negotiations with cost-conscious buyers


July 6, 2009 by Bob Hill

Budgets are tight, and competition is tighter. Right now, most buyers feel like you need their business more than they need you. But here are five ways to turn the tables and create an atmosphere where they’re bargaining based on your terms. More…


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