In the past, the only way to get professional credibility was with a college degree. Now young people are using many different tools to gain a foothold in the business world.
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How Barclays Loaded the LIBOR Dice
The LIBOR scandal unfolding across the Atlantic has huge ramifications for American consumers.
Is Subprime Lending Fueling the Auto Surge?
New research shows that lenders are loosening their standards for auto loans for people with damaged credit, but this is better news for lenders than it is for borrowers — or auto companies.
Workplace Bullying: The Problem — and Its Costs — Are Worse Than We Thought
For all the recent concern over teen bullying, large numbers of adults also deal with peer-to-peer intimidation, especially at work: Approximately one in four U.S. workers say they’ve been bullied on the job, according to the …
Thanks to Heat Wave, Grocery Prices Are Likely to Spike by the Fall
The heat wave that scorched much of the U.S. for the last month was brutal. But there’s more pain to come, this time in the form of higher food prices.
Viacom and DirecTV Negotiating Failure Leaves 26 Channels Dark
The latest dispute between a programmer and pay TV operator went right up to the midnight wire — and then straight over the cliff as 26 Viacom channels went dark on DirecTV.
Turn to Frontline Employees for Customer Insight
To succeed in business you need to know what your customers really want. Companies routinely use conjoint analysis, focus groups, customer panels, and other methods to get this info. But traditional research has its limits. To get a true insider view, turn to your frontline employees.
What’s Behind GM’s New 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee?
Getting our money back for purchases we no longer want or need is the norm almost everywhere except car dealerships. But this summer, you’ll be able to drive off with a Chevy and then return it weeks later.
Are Startups Active in Social Media More Likely to Succeed?
Are startups that are active in social media more likely to succeed? One company that funds startups thinks that’s the case – at least for online retailers.
‘Zombies’ Are Costing Your Business
A staffing firm adds up the cost of “zombie hires” and comes up with a number that’s nearly as terrifying as the walking dead. Luckily, it also offers three ways to protect your business from the threat
Neiman Marcus and Target Team Up to Go After the Big Middle
This Christmas you won’t have to travel to New York or Los Angeles to splurge on a designer dress or a new purse. You’ll find them just a few aisles away from the laundry detergent and the diapers–at Target.
The Dumbest Way Ever to Get Your Identity Stolen
Facepalm, as the kids would say. Even if you’re a relative newcomer to the Internet, there are probably some things you would consider unsafe to do — such as, oh, posting a picture of your credit or debit card for all the world …