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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…