Business Operations & Logistics
3 Ways Higher Education Will Need to Adjust to a Post-Crisis Landscape
As unemployment soars, businesses are rapidly evolving. Universities should follow suit.
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Building a Business
How My $5,000 Student Loan Became a Multi-Million Dollar Business
By Ivan Misner
Business News
College Dorms Are So Expensive that Some Parents are Buying ‘Kiddie Condos’ for Their Teenagers to Live In
Some parents of college students are opting to buy properties for their children versus spending money on room and board, and out-of-state tuition.
By Liz Knueven
Business News
A Billionaire Commencement Speaker at a Georgia College Announced That He Will Pay Off the Class of 2019’s Student Loans
Robert F. Smith, a billionaire tech investor and philanthropist, made the announcement in his commencement speech at Morehouse College.
Business News
The SAT Is Adding an ‘Adversity Score’ That Will Quietly Let Colleges Track a Student’s Wealth and Privilege
The score will indicate a test taker's socioeconomic status and educational access, and it will be visible only to college officials.
Marketing
How to Grow Your Business by Giving Away (Some of) the Profits
Done correctly, setting up a scholarship is both noble and profitable.
Business News
The FBI Busted Rich Parents for Allegedly Bribing Their Kids Into Elite Schools. Here’s the Not-so-Secret Way the Super Rich Game College Admissions.
Usually, the ultra-wealthy manipulate the process in simpler ways.
Business Ideas
9 Low-Cost Business Ideas for College Students
It can be difficult for students to balance a part-time job with a heavy class schedule. Here are nine low-cost business ideas for under $100.
By Rose Leadem
Business Accounting
Can You Be Successful Without Getting a College Degree? (Infographic)
A look at the value of higher education.
By Nina Zipkin
Business News
4 Things People Who Didn’t Go to College Are Tired of Hearing
College is not longer an integral part of the 'American Dream' -- especially when it comes to entrepreneurship.
By Skillcrush
Entrepreneurs
Trade School vs. College: Which Is Right for You? (Infographic)
Figuring out your future isn't easy. Here are some things to consider.
By Rose Leadem
Marketing
Ambien Claps Back at Roseanne, Walmart Offers a Big Perk and Dick’s Sales Soar. 3 Things to Know Today.
Stay in the know in 60 seconds.
Business Accounting
College Debt Relief and Affordable Lifetime Learning Are Essential for a Thriving Economy
People need better options than a lifetime of debt because they went to college or a lifetime of stunted earning because they couldn't afford to.
Buying a Franchise
Can Colleges Teach People How to Franchise?
Long neglected by business schools, franchising is finally gaining a foothold in the world of higher ed. But will students follow?
By Jon Marcus
Thought Leaders
Get an MBA If You Want to Get Ahead in Business. Skip It If You Want Your Business to Get Ahead.
MBA programs do provide a useful toolkit, but they are better suited for established businesses than rapid-growth startups.
Entrepreneurs
Don’t Be a Victim: 4 Ways You Can Take Charge of Your Student Loans
Take ownership, and find your grit.
Business Accounting
22 Ways for College Students to Make Money on the Side
Here are some low-barrier ways for those still in school to make money on the side.
By Carolyn Sun
Building a Business
How Going to State College Prepared Me for Entrepreneurship
Dropping out to start your business may not be right for all entrepreneurs.
By Nevin Shetty
Human Resources
Why the Traditional 4-Year Degree Isn’t Cutting It Anymore
The college-education track rarely challenges students to seek real-world experience (and often creates a mountain of debt). The two cofounders behind MissionU see another way.
Building a Business
9 Million-Dollar Ideas You Can Launch From Your Dorm Room
With a good, committed team, there are countless million-dollar companies that could be started.
By John Rampton
Business News
Here’s What the Leaders of the 11 Most Successful U.S. Companies Studied in College
Find out what types of degrees led Tim Cook, Mary Barra and other CEOs to the top of the ladder.
By Mark Abadi
Thought Leaders
6 of Today’s Best Student-Run Startups
You don't need to wait until after graduation to start a successful business.
Thought Leaders
Millennial Techies Are Choosing Skill-Based Training Over College
Daunted by the expense of a four-year program, students are focusing on learning the skills they need for the jobs they want.
Thought Leaders
Do Your Kids Really Need College?
If you think your kid absolutely needs a college degree, you're living in the 1990s.
Building a Business
What You Need to Know Before Choosing a College Major
Not sure what to major in? Here are some insights.
By Rose Leadem
Thought Leaders
5 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Don’t Thrive in School
Why some entrepreneurs are better off skipping the formal education route.
Thought Leaders
Gain the Edge With These 7 Secrets of Entrepreneurship They Don’t Teach in College
Entrepreneurship requires a skill set that can be learned but not taught. Experience is the best professor.
By Bill Green
Building a Business
Does That College Diploma Really Matter for Success?
A few billionaire entrepreneurs famously didn't bother with college but the people they hired to help build their companies mostly did.
By Thomas Smale