3 Resources for starting your own CPA business
Accounting, similar to other licensed professions, offers a unique opportunity to practice independently by starting a Certified Public Accounting Practice. According to the American Institute of Certified Pubic Accountants (AICPA), almost three-quarters of the country’s 44,000 accounting businesses are run solo. Students earning a Bachelors of Science in Accounting at William Woods University with an […]
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Understanding integrated sales and marketing
The competitiveness of today’s marketplace has stimulated much discussion around the ways businesses can improve performance, including the topic of integrated sales and marketing. Businesses where sales and marketing function separately often face many issues from poor performance measurement to missing the opportunity to close on sales fast, or at all. Take for example, a […]
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Being a good boss: the art of managerial communications
A recent Gallup report, The State of the American Manager: Analytics and Advice for Leaders revealed that managerial communication could have a considerable impact on employee productivity. The study examined the characteristics that make a great manager and how such qualities impact overall employee engagement and ultimately business success. Engaged employees — which Gallup defines […]
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Business Course Spotlight: Cost/Managerial Accounting
Regardless of the business major you choose at William Woods University, you are bound to take at least a couple of accounting courses. Knowledge of accounting and its basic principles can help inform many business decisions — so its reach extends far beyond the accounting office. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Accounting and […]
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The future is bright for business graduates
Current Master of Business Administration students who may have entered graduate school in a somewhat questionable economy: the light at the end of the tunnel may be in view. As of last week, the U.S. unemployment rate is 5.3 percent — the lowest it’s been since April, 2008. But what kinds of industries are these […]
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Rising tide of MBA graduates in manufacturing
The versatility of an MBA degree has always been evident in the range of industries in which the students find work after graduation. Industries such as consulting, finance and technology have traditionally been among popular career choices for many MBA grads. However, in recent years, some parts of the country have seen hikes in the […]
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How emotional intelligence can help sustain your career
The importance of emotional intelligence, or one’s ability to manage their own emotions and the emotions of others, has been a buzzing topic within the business community and academia. Our previous post discussed the role emotional intelligence plays in business decision-making and its inherent implication on business success. However, a recent study by Douglas Hall, […]
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MBA Career Progression: Things to Consider
For many MBA graduates, earning an MBA marks a special milestone in their career with ample opportunities for the future. Whether you have completed your degree or are nearing the finish line, planning your next career move is an important part of the career transition process. Below, we’ve put together four key considerations to think […]
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The Importance of Big Data for MBA Students
As the conversation about big data and its advantages continues across industries, many MBA prospects are turning to schools and programs with a special focus on analytics. Spurring the interest, are firms like General Electric Co., Boeing Co. and Walt Disney Co. who are looking to hire more analytics talent. However, some data experts point […]
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Job Market Optimism for MBA Graduates
Job outlook optimism continues to grow for MBA program graduates. Last month, sources such as British Broadcasting Company (BBC), and Business Because — a network connecting business students, employers, and business schools around the world — discussed positive trends in the MBA job market. The BBC article, “Newly minted MBA? It’s the best job market […]
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