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The business titan behind KB Home and Sun America--also an author, philanthropist and art collector--on the trait that brought him success. Hint: It's not complacency. Slightly built,...

February 5, 2013 · 12:00 AM

Avoid a Publicity Nightmare

Buyer beware! Choosing the wrong PR agency can break the bank and tarnish your brand. Here's how to avoid a costly mistake. It's a huge bite out of the budget when a small business owner hires a...

February 4, 2013 · 10:55 AM

Researcher of the Week: Lauren Bucca

Undergraduate researchers explore their interests!

How did you find your mentor for your research, scholarship, or artistic project? My mentor, Dr. Gail Orgelfinger, was my professor for a Spring 2012 Honors Independent Study. She encouraged me to...

February 4, 2013 · 10:17 AM

7 Floors to Millions of Dollars

You've got a seven-floor elevator ride to sell your business idea to an investor. Can you do it? Probably not. Can you sell your business idea in a seven-floor elevator ride? You better be able...

February 4, 2013 · 10:16 AM

5 Reasons to Avoid Silicon Valley

Sure, it seems like a great idea to start up in the Valley. But have you really taken a good look at the nation's most famous start-up hub? Many would argue that since Silicon Valley gets the...

February 4, 2013 · 9:02 AM

How Equal Are 'Copreneur' Marriages Really?

Married couples that start a business together are more likely to have a female partner who takes on traditional gender roles according to surprising research. Imagine a successful...

February 4, 2013 · 9:01 AM

$1,500 - URA application workshop Feb 12

Fund your creative work, senior thesis, or other research

Application deadline is March 4. Attend the workshop Tuesday, February 12 at 4 p.m. in AC IV A 114 for help in creating a strong proposal. The Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program funds...

February 4, 2013 · 8:17 AM

Big Ideas in the Big Apple

Five years since the financial meltdown, we look at New York City's blossoming startup scene.

February 4, 2013 · 8:00 AM

Case Study: Flat World Knowledge

Jeff Shelstad thought he had created a better way to publish textbooks. Just one problem: getting college kids to pay. The Backstory As an executive at textbook publisher Pearson Education, Jeff...

February 4, 2013 · 7:00 AM

What It Takes To Get In “Trending Startups” On AngelList

You’re always told of how AngelList is so awesome for people looking for prospective investors and a host of other things. Of course, they never tell you what they’re doing to get investments, and...

February 4, 2013 · 5:30 AM

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