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BW Weekend  Direct SellingNov. 25 - If you think direct selling is just about Tupperware and the Avon Lady, think again. This growing $30 billion a year industry has more Americans starting their own businesses. 11/22/2006 How to Own a FranchiseNov. 25 - Whether your interest lies in tanning, printing, fast food, or ice cream, there is a franchise opportunity out there for you. 11/22/2006 3D PrintingNov. 25 - 3D printing is revolutionizing how many products are developed, helping companies save money, improve their products, and gain a competitive edge. 11/22/2006 Marriott CEONov. 25 - In this week's Destination CEO, meet Bill Marriott of Marriott International. This second generation CEO manages nearly 3,000 hotels. 11/22/2006 Investing  Protect CapitalNov. 30 - The market still has room to move higher, thanks to healthy economic growth and corporate profits, says Michael Cuggino, president of the Permanent Portfolio Family of Funds 11/29/2006 No Housing GrinchNov. 27 - BW's Jim Cooper says that consumers are heading into the holidays buoyed by the sturdiest set of spending fundamentals in years 11/22/2006 Takeover Targets?Nov. 27 - BW Inside Wall Street columnist Gebe Marcial discusses his source's attraction of Boyd Gaming as a possible takeover target and Armor Holdings 11/22/2006 Exports: Growth EngineNov. 17 - BW's Jim Cooper says that as globalization opens an ever-wider array of opportunities, U.S. exports are playing an essential role in powering output, employment, and profits 11/17/2006S&P Market Views  Merger ManiaDec. 1 - The past 12 months have witnessed $3.1 trillion in M&A activity, more than 45% of the three-year total of $6.8 trillion, according to S&P's Capital IQ. 12/01/2006 A Bit More PepNov. 30 - Third Quarter GDP was upwardly revised to an upbeat 2.2% pace. It is above the 1.6% advance reading, though below readings from the first half of the year. 11/30/2006 Jason Asaeda on Holiday ShoppingNov. 29 - S&P's Jason Asaeda has several '4 Star' Buys in the sector: Federated (FD), Target Corp. (TGT), and TJX Companies (TJX). 11/29/2006 Buybacks Are A Short Term Win-WinNov. 27 - While buybacks add to share holder equity, what is the impact on the longer-term stock price? The answer all depends on what the company does with the shares. 11/28/2006Newsmakers  Leonard RiggioNov. 30 - Leonard Riggio talks with BW's Steve Adler at the 92nd Street Y about his early years -- how he built up Barnes & Noble superstores and faced down competition on the Internet 11/13/2006 Into AfricaOct. 27 - Entrepreneur Scott Griffin talks about spending two years in the Flying Doctors Service in Africa 10/30/2006 Saturn's RebirthOct. 27 - Saturn chief Jill Lajdziak is out to prove that Saturn can reclaim the affection and status it enjoyed in the first years of its launch, when it was the toast of Detroit 10/23/2006 A Hip Hop Guide to SuccessOct. 16 - Hip Hop guru Kevin Liles talks about success, hip hop, and the future of music 10/16/2006Technology  Vista in ViewNov. 22 - Microsoft's Kevin Johnson and Jeff Raikes talk about how new versions of Windows and Office represent a leap into the Web 2.0 world 11/21/2006 Star GazingNov. 17 - Now that he's in charge, chairman and chief executive Matt Desch plans to rebuild Iridium, the notorious satellite company, into a promising business for the future 11/17/2006 Fast TrackNov. 17 - Omniture CEO Josh James, age 33, talks about the e-commerce software maker he co-founder and offers tips for other would-be young CEOs 11/17/2006 Enterprise MashupsNov. 8 - IBM's CTO for emerging Internet technologies talks about mashing together programs like Google Maps and spreadsheet software to help companies do better biz 11/03/2006B-Schools  Longhorn MBANov. 30 - Dean Gau reveals what makes Austin an advantageous place to get your MBA and establish your network. The 20th ranked school scored high with recruiters in well-roundedness 11/21/2006 MIT Dean Stepping DownNov. 17 - Dick Schmalensee is stepping down after nine years as Sloan's dean. He discusses how B-schools must respond to companies' demands for more leadership and communication training 11/17/2006 Sun, Surf, and MBANov. 8 - Dean Linda Livingstone discusses Graziadio School of Business and Management's MBA program for mothers who are returning to the workforce 10/27/2006 Tar Heel MBA's 3-PointerNov. 6 - UNC Dean Steve Jones tells BusinessWeek.com what makes the Tar Heel MBA stand out from the rest. The former Suncorp CEO also reveals what recruiters say B-school students lack 10/27/2006SmallBiz  Exporting EntrepreneurshipOct. 17 - Carl Schramm, president and CEO of the Kauffman Foundation, explains why exporting entrepreneurship is essential for the U.S. 10/16/2006 Doing Business OnlineOct. 17 - Economist Jim Glassman talks about how small businesses can adjust their strategies to earn more money on the Web 10/16/2006 Niche Social NetworkingSept. 20 - Ben Sun, co-founder of Community Connect talks about how his company successfully carved out niche markets in the increasingly competitive social networking Web site space 09/19/2006 Cheap TV SpotsJuly 18 - Spot Runner co-founder Nick Grouf explains how his online ad startup makes it cheaper and easier for small businesses to air TV commercials 07/18/2006Book Views  Me to WeNov. 13 - Free the Children's Marc Kielburger discusses the sense of social responsibility entering the public's minds 11/10/2006 The Lovemarks EffectNov. 8 - Saatchi & Saatchi chief Kevin Roberts talks about getting today's consumer to love you -- and your products 11/01/2006 The Fruitful Andy GroveNov. 8 - In a biography of Andy Grove, Richard Tedlow traces the technology sage's history, all the way back to his days as a Nazi refugee. Hear author and subject discuss the book 10/12/2006 Into AfricaOct. 27 - Entrepreneur Scott Griffin talks about spending two years in the Flying Doctors Service in Africa 10/27/2006Captains Of Industry Leonard RiggioNov. 30 - Leonard Riggio talks with BW's Steve Adler at the 92nd Street Y about his early years -- how he built up Barnes & Noble superstores and faced down competition on the Internet 11/13/2006 Ivan Seidenberg Part 1Verizon's Ivan Seidenberg talks with BW's John Byrne about his philosophy on shareholders and why his company is turning into a TV provider. 03/22/2006 Glass Ceiling? Part IAvon's Andrea Jung joins BW's editor-in-chief, Stephen Adler, to discuss her early career and how the Web and globalization are changing the cosmetics giant's business. 01/31/2006 Glass Ceiling? Part IIAvon's Andrea Jung joins BW's editor-in-chief, Stephen Adler, to discuss her early career and how the Web and globalization are changing the cosmetics giant's business. 01/31/2006Careers  Best Career Places RoundtableSept. 7 - BW's Lindsey Gerdes talks with three of the top-ranked recruiters in BusinessWeek's first-ever list of the top 50 places to start your work life 09/07/2006 The Hiring GameApr. 7 - With employers waiting for the war and recession to end, how is a job-hunter supposed to get a gig? Here's help. 04/07/2003 Divided DaysFeb. 10 - Job sharing is becoming increasingly popular for folks who want flexible schedules and for firms that want to retain strong employees. Here's how it works. 02/10/2003 Job-Seeking TipsJan. 22 - As unemployment rates continue to rise, the hunt for jobs becomes increasingly competitive. Here are some high-tech hints for finding a gig. 01/22/2003Opinion  Jobs Coming BackHiring will be up in 2006, since companies can no longer meet demand with their existing forces, says BW's Jim Cooper. 01/17/2006 Japan makes a comebackDec. 29 - The Asian country is bouncing back from a long slump, and giving its workforce skills to make it competitive globally, says BW's Bob Dowling. 12/29/2005 Nudging ChinaDec. 5 - The U.S. should prod China to do more to revalue its currency and help lower the trade deficit, BW's editorial page urges, according to Mike Mandel. 12/05/2005 Prevention Is KeyNov. 23 - Prevention is still the best medicine in the global AIDS epidemic, says BusinessWeek's editorial page, as reported by BW's Jim Ellis. 11/29/2005 | |
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