What woman does not think of Naturalizer Shoes as the epitome of comfort in women’s shoes? For decades this renowned company has been providing women with stylish footwear that, with their trademark comfort, soft insoles and durability, have earned their recognition as a quality line of women’s shoes. But do […]
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Rebranding And Its Benefits
Rebranding a business is the process of creating a new look and feel for an already existing brand or product in order to influence its customer’s perception. This may include changing the name, logo or packaging. Rebranding can be a very challenging but extremely rewarding process. It requires careful consideration […]
The MAOL Degree Explained
There are several types of graduate business degrees which prepare students for many types of careers. The most typical is the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with its concentrations or emphasis areas. There is also the Master of Science (MS) degree which allows a student to explore a business […]
When To Pull A Pitcher in a Youth Baseball Game
If you have watched youth baseball games at the 7-12 year old level, you have probably witnessed the act of “pulling the pitcher” in the middle of the inning. In some cases, the result is the pulled pitcher bursting into tears! Yes, these kids can be pretty hard on themselves. […]
Business Simulations – Do They Have A Place In Training?
The use of simulation learning tools to educate employees is growing rapidly due to the decisive success rates of their targeted commercial content. Increasingly they are teaching management teams improved business acumen and decision making in a risk-free real-world setting. These simulation tools will often take two forms; either a […]
Book Promotion Woes?
Too many new authors believe that once their book is written the sales will just come pouring in and they will make a bundle. Sadly, this disillusionment is shattered when they receive a royalty check. The honest to goodness truth of the matter is that the writer’s work is only […]
Should Retirees Get Out of The Stock Market?
Last week we witnessed the stock market hitting a record breaking correction with a decline of 12%. Ouch. It’s like we stubbed a toe in the middle of the night. We didn’t see it coming and it hurts. Our reaction is to hobble toward the light. If we could see […]
Liquidity Ratios: The Case For/Against Bank Overdrafts
Liquidity ratios are used to measure an entity’s ability to fulfill its financial obligations in the short-term, i.e. they are measures of a firm’s liquidity. Short-term here refers to a period of 12 months or less. Two of the most important liquidity ratios are the Current Ratio and the Quick […]