By Ashley Christensen Over the past year the United States has seen vast quantities of new businesses emerge. According to business formation statistics generated by the US Census Bureau, a total of 423,095 business applications were processed in February 2021 alone.[1] Contrast this number with 298,342—the number of business applications processed just one year prior in February 2020. The new businesses associated with the applications … Continue reading Turning a Dream Business into a Reality: Three Steps Not to Skip

By Steven Skoubye In today’s world, hiring the right employees is a critical part of a company’s success. Managers want skilled employees that bring diversity of thought and diversity of experience. Employees want to work in skilled positions with competitive pay. This environment creates fierce competition between employers for talented, well-trained employees. Yet, there is at least one source of talent, skills, and experience that … Continue reading A Case for Hiring Veterans: The Veteran Opportunity

By Marcus Larson Recall the last time you tried doing something and it didn’t work. How many times did you try before giving up? Ten times? One hundred? Try ten thousand. Famous American inventor Thomas Edison worked on thousands of prototypes for the lightbulb.[1] Besides being brilliant and creative, Edison proved that success doesn’t come from talent alone. Success comes from persistence and focused patience. … Continue reading Three Keys to Lasting Success: Practicing Persistence, Patience, & Peace

By: Kirstyn Tureman Think of the most challenging task or assignment you have recently completed at the Marriott School. Now, imagine tackling that same feat in another country while speaking a different language, adjusting to a new educational system, and navigating a unique culture. If you can picture that, then you might see what it’s like for international students at the Marriott School who bravely … Continue reading Behind the Books: An Informative View on International Students

By Sadie Wise Here’s the thing. Changing the world can feel like an insurmountable task. Where does one even begin? You can help solve homelessness or world hunger. You can donate to causes advocating education for women or support any number of worthwhile pursuits. Goals like these are the focus of many non-profit businesses around the globe. Non-profit organizations use business tools to change the … Continue reading Changing the World One Garden at a Time