Category Archives: Business

Top 2 Majors That Will Pay Off in 2012

Not sure on your major yet? CNNMoney recently released an article with the top two most in demand majors for 2012. Can you guess which two they are? The overall highest in demand major with an increase of 69% is … Continue reading

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Would you give away half your fortune?

That’s exactly what Bill and Melinda Gates along with Warren Buffett have asked the billionaires of the world to do.  They started with the Forbes list of the top 400 wealthiest Americans asking them to pledge to donate 50% of … Continue reading

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College Degrees Employers are Seeking

This article looks at the top 5 college degrees that employers are looking for in 2012.  Business Administration tops the list as leadership and problem solving skills are in demand.  Technology skills are also high on employer lists. http://agbeat.com/news-business/top-5-college-degrees-employers-are-hiring-in-2012/ Continue reading

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Social Media for Business

Social media is an important marketing tool for all businesses.  Larger businesses can hire firms or employees to maximize their value, but small businesses have to be more creative.  This article contains links to others with valuable information for small … Continue reading

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Life Long Learning

This is an interview with the author of a book on how the career track is changing and what to do to stay ahead of the curve.  Use an entrepreneurial mindset to develop your career and be proactive about developing … Continue reading

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Advice for Job Seekers

This article contains some good advice for recent graduates and any job seekers on the importance of personal branding.  With high unemployment, you need to differentiate yourself from the crowd.  Pay attention to your online presence, employers are looking!  Networking … Continue reading

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State DECA Competition Results

Over 50 students have qualified to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference after their recent state competitions. Students from several Globe University, Minnesota School of Business and Broadview University campuses will travel to Salt Lake City, Utah in … Continue reading

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When making a game is a game in itself

An article emerged today on CNN.com titled “When making a game is a game in itself”. The article focused on the $1 million donation to a new video game that hasn’t even been created yet. The new video game titled … Continue reading

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Starbucks Expands to India!

Starbucks announced at the end of January that it will be joining up with Tata Global Beverages to open 50 outlets in India by the end of the year, opening first in Mumbai or New Delhi.  The new Starbucks stores … Continue reading

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DECA Students Succeed at Lakeville and St. Cloud Competitions

Minnesota School of Business Blaine Collegiate DECA students exceled in invitationals at the Minnesota School of Business Lakeville and St. Cloud campuses on January 13 and 19, respectively. Breanne Nelson, Thomas Monson, Jason Bednar, and Josh Nelson, participated at the … Continue reading

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