Last year Zappos.com was ranked number 15 on the CNNMoney list of 100 best companies to work for. This year the online shoe retailer jumped up to 6th place. Zappos.com is now a part of the giant family which dwells under the all-embracing cyber-roof of Amazon.com. Nevertheless, the adoption has not tarnished the happy corporate… Continue Reading
Need a little push to get you going at the office? Here are some quotable quotes which have inspired people to be the best they can be, as soon as possible. • Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy. – Norman Schwarzkopf… Continue Reading
Profit Confidential’s Michael Lombardi has warned that despite January’s outstanding performance, stock markets should brace themselves for a sudden sell-off. He explains that fourth quarter earnings reports show that only 46% of S&P 500 companies have surpassed market predictions; the lowest level since 2008. “Many companies were citing increased input costs and a new general… Continue Reading
Be it sports, business or life in general, there are certain approaches that will lead to success where others may fail. These athletes and sports investors know what it takes to rise above everyday obstacles, and to take life in their own hands: “Winning is not a sometime thing; it’s an all time thing.… Continue Reading
A survey by US News looked at 437 MBA programs in the United States and ranked them according to several criteria including average GMAT score; average undergraduate GPA; Acceptance rate; average starting salary and bonus; and number of full-time graduates who are employed at the time of graduation. The top ten ranked schools are: 1. … Continue Reading
Iran’s recent oil trade threats have pushed oil prices to a six month high, up more than 30% since September. Obama’s advisors and other White House officials are bracing for a Republican onslaught strengthened by consumer concerns just as a cautious optimism reaches the economy. The Democratic party worries that oil and gasoline prices, bringing… Continue Reading
As the global economy flounders, making ends meet is often an exhausting, never-ending task. Though there are many factors in making a decent living, some primary keys to financial success are these: First, Deborah Fowles of About.com says “Get paid what you’re worth, and spend less than you earn.” Of course, the first tip seems… Continue Reading
The minutes from the policy-setting meeting of the Federal Reserve on January 24-25 shows a board divided on whether a new bond-buying program should be launched to help give a boost to the economy. Feds Split on Bond-Buying Option Although there appear to be some Fed officials in favor of such a bond-buying program now,… Continue Reading
Today’s economy is a challenge for just about everyone. Here are a few pithy quotes to help you and your business get past the obstacles and head on into a more successful and optimistic future. • “You have to pretend you’re 100 percent sure. You have to take action; you can’t hesitate or hedge your… Continue Reading
Moody’s credit rating agency announced that it is considering downgrading several countries in Europe and has already cut the ratings for Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia and Slovakia by one level. Spain was cut by two levels. This follows Standard and Poor’s downgrade of European countries over a month ago on January 13. S&P cut the… Continue Reading