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Preparation is essential when starting any new job. For a manager, the first step to being prepared is knowing what will be expected. It's more than the job description.

As efforts percolate in Congress to water down much of the Investor Protection Act of 2002, a new investors handbook could become an investors Bill of Rights.

Deciding on the legal structure for your business impacts both you and your business. It's a complicated decision but here are some guidelines to get you started.

Manulife Financial and its major U.S. subsidiary, John Hancock, face a tough comeback challenge as the world recovers from recession.

While most Americans eagerly anticipated a return to "Normalcy" after WWI, the economic prosperity of the 1920s was a mirage that camouflaged the coming economic crisis t

Anne Hutchinson and staunch Puritan leader John Winthrop tangle in court. Hutchinson is banned and moves on to Rhode Island.

The Internal Revenue Service taxes United States citizens on Interest, Dividends and Gains on Sale of Investments. Knowing the rules can reduce the tax burden.

Many songwriters are using their celebrity to speak their minds on politics these days. None strike such a chord as the United State's new President Barack Obama.

Recent developments in the national economy have caused Americans to consider carefully how they will manage their money during the next few years.

Learn the basics of the three main financial statements, the balance sheet, income statement and the statement of cash flows.

It's another centennial celebration, this time for the tough cookie always forced to crumble

Being ethical in the business world involves certain legal compliance and discretionary practices which result in business success.

Wage and salary costs are a large part of expenses for any business. Tracking these costs is difficult, but can be managed by converting paid hours into FTEs.

Programming, Engineering and Technology careers all require specialized classes, but there are several important skills not necessarily cultivated in front of a computer.

The balance sheet is an important financial statement that is released on an annual basis by companies; it demonstrates that the accounting equation is in balance.

As corporate America looks to conserve capital, dividends are on the chopping block. For investors depending on dividend income, this adds insult to injury.

Reading a securities prospectus can be a daunting task. Comprehension is key to the financial success of the investor.

The balance sheet is an important part of businesses financial statements. The balance sheet is an important tool that shows the net worth of a business at months end.

Revolutionary War History abounds in New Jersey. It seems fitting that battlegrounds would provide a rich history for a governor's mansion named "Drumthwacket".

The current publishing industry is a chaotic, overly expensive operation which many regard is scrambling frantically to stay afloat. Some say open access is the answer.

The rush to Alaskan gold fields made some would be gold miners so careless that they left Seattle on practically anything that floated.

No big business in Germany made huge profits off the backs of Jewish slave laborers. By 1944, however, these slaves were being exploited throughout Germany.

Communication plays an important role in containing and minimizing a crisis in business.

The kinds of crises that can affect a business are varied, and new kinds of crises are appearing with progress of technology and communications.

For Dolce & Gabbana, heading toward 1 billion (euros) in sales puts them in the same category as Prada, Max Mara & the gold standard: Armani. Why? No pesky outsiders.

Managing the finances of the company requires that management take into consideration different functions of cost capital, bond ratings and capital budgeting.

Following the Civil War, the Credit Mobilier company used taxpayer money to bribe politicians and make profits for railroad executives at the expense of the people.

The results of an Ernst and Young survey of business leaders advises companies that green awareness is rising. To ignore it would be unsustainable.

What is the definition of each business structure, and how do the different business structures compare to each other?

Combine creative advertising, employee and community relations and out of the box public relations to get lasting benefits from organizational and company anniversaries.

A typo that appears in what you've written can be either a mild annoyance for a career-threatening disaster. Here's how to catch typos that would otherwise slip through.

The differences that exist between management and public accounting are almost greater than their similarities. What are these differences and why are they important?

Mark-to-Market is an accounting method for valuating investments that in most times accurately values investments, but can misrepresent values in an economic crisis.

Moses Austin starts a colony in Spanish Missouri, then travels to Texas and obtains a Spanish land grant there.

For some, the benefits of incorporation outweigh any disadvantages. For others, the time and expense involved create roadblocks to incorporating your business.

There's more Ratatouille goodness from the good folks at Disney and Pixar. This featurette focuses on the hapless garbage boy Linguini.

Cash flow is an indicator of a company's financial health. Without a positive cash flow a business may not survive, even if it is profitable.

Dr. John Bart's recent condemnation of Wal-Mart as a stock in decline illustrates that critical thinking is a key skill in making wise investment decisions.

Bringing together thousands of mill workers in the common cause of higher wages and shorter work hours, the Lawrence strike was unique by involving many nationalities.

"I have no fears for the future of our country. It is bright with hope." - President Hoover's inaugural address on March 4,1929

The following lineage societies include some which can be joined by invitation only. All require documented lineages. Most have websites.

Those who don't understand what coworkers expect run into trouble at work. Expectations might include teamwork or working overtime, but always include doing one's job.

When the most recent American business expansion topped out in December 2007, and a recession commenced, the economy had grown for 73 consecutive months.

McCoy, Roseville and Hull are familiar names in American pottery. These three Ohio-based companies produced quality pieces that are in big demand today as collectibles.

Ringside hooters juicing up the mayhem of a WWF wrestling Smack Down could not exhibit more of a love-hate relationship than the one between Microsoft and its customers.

Greed is good, I'm as mad as hell--iconic lines from movie monologues in Wall Street, Network, Pulp Fiction, Apocalypse Now, Of Human Bondage and Glengarry Glen Ross.

Five weeks in office, Barack Obama addressed the Congress emphasizing the economy crisis. He said nothing about manufacturing or US debtor nation status.

The well-orchestrated press release is a proven, highly effective means for building brand awareness and fostering a reputable corporate image through the media.

The Underground Railroad existed as far back as the 1770s, and by the 1830s a bigger network of abolitionists including Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape to Canada.

When Oliver Stone and Stanley Weiser wrote the screenplay for the 1987 movie, Wall Street, they created a cunning protagonist with a startling motto - "Greed is Good."