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A day in the life of an entrepreneur: What aspiring entrepreneurs should know
Ever wonder what the life of an entrepreneur is really like? If you are earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in entrepreneurial management or an MBA in Entrepreneurial Leadership, then you’ve likely contemplated this question. It turns out that the answer isn’t quite simple. Part of the reason is because […]
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April 19th, 2017
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Becoming an entrepreneur without starting a business
For many aspiring business professionals the most commonly thought of way of becoming an entrepreneur is to start a business. However, a recent Harvard Business Review article discusses another popular route toward entrepreneurship: business acquisition. Acquisition entrepreneurship is when an entrepreneur buys into an existing business that’s already running. And according to authors Richard S. […]
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March 8th, 2017
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Business Course Spotlight: Productivity Tools
Look to any business job or internship posting and you will likely see that one of the requirements is proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite. And while many new college students have used these programs to write a paper or give a project presentation during their high school days, few have acquired the advanced knowledge […]
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February 6th, 2017
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5 Tips for business students interested in law school
According to an Entrepreneur article, there are over 1.2 million attorneys in the United States, and almost half a million of them are entrepreneurs working for their own practice. Given this entrepreneurial trend among law school graduates, one wonders what role undergraduate education plays in feeding entrepreneurship ambitions. For Bachelor of Science in Business Administration […]
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December 20th, 2016
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Choosing a business concentration that’s right for you
At William Woods University, students earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration have an option of choosing one of the following concentrations: Accounting Advertising and Marketing Economics and Finance Management Management of Information Systems This means that while all business majors will take the same core curriculum covering 48 credits, they’ll also choose an […]
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December 6th, 2016
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The need for personal finance education among college students
At a time when almost 70 percent of college graduates will have an average of over $20,000 of student debt, the importance of teaching personal finance to young adults is critical. Yet, according to a recent Experian survey, many students report that their college did not provide them with sufficient opportunities to learn about credit […]
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August 15th, 2016
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Business student spotlight: Addie Rolwes
When William Woods University business student Addie Rolwes looks for a job, she doesn’t simply submit an application and wait to see what happens. Rolwes is accustomed to more of a hands-on approach and it’s what helped her land a full-time position at Capitol Plaza Hotel after she graduates. Rolwes discovered her interest in hospitality […]
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February 29th, 2016
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Why media training is important for bachelor of business administration and MBA students
When an executive of a large energy company was called by a reporter and asked why the sign on the company’s newly leased building read something different from the official name of the company, he replied, “I don’t know. Maybe there wasn’t enough room for [the full name] up there.” The name used on the […]
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January 25th, 2016
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2016 Business trends: What students should know
In our personal lives, the end of the year is usually a time of resolutions; in business, it’s often a time of predictions. Anticipating business trends helps firms stay ahead of the competition by leveraging insights that drive business growth. Ian Altman, Forbes Magazine contributor, is a three-year veteran when it comes to predicting market […]
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January 11th, 2016
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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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December 16th, 2015
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