It’s graduation time at most colleges and universities, and that inevitably brings up the subject of . . . jobs. If you’re thinking of hiring a recent college grad—and honestly, there is nothing better you can do to ensure the future of American business, except maybe hiring a military veteran—you care about what’s on his […]
For as long as I’ve been following current events, problems in our system of education have been making headlines. Math, science, test scores and literacy are favorite topics. However, teaching entrepreneurship is a subject I seldom—if ever—see discussed, so I doff my figurative hat to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for its Lemonade […]
There is one thing I know for sure: What makes us successful today, won’t work tomorrow. The world is changing rapidly and it’s our job to stay on top of things in order to protect our businesses. But it’s a challenge to manage the day-to-day tasks of running a business and at the same time […]
I was extremely touched to receive an e-mail from a young lady in India who had read, and was reacting to, a column I wrote years ago called “The Trouble With Kids Today.” In that article, I commented on the lack of entrepreneurial spirit and drive in a younger generation accustomed to having things given […]
Frequently I here small business owners say they can’t find workers with the technical expertise they need to staff their IT positions. CompTia, a non-profit trade association that advances the global interests of IT professionals is offering some answers for small business owners as part of this year’s National Small Business Week. The organiza tions […]