" Every year, some advertising tricks and trends come into play and seem to be at the forefront of all big company marketing campaigns. Others stand the test of time and appear over and over because they work. As we move into 2020, there are a few trends you can count on and should learn […]
Author Archives: Court Bovee
Don’t Fall for These Common 9 Money Myths — They May Actually Be Preventing You from Getting Rich, According to Barbara Corcoran and other Moguls
There's so much money advice out there that it can be difficult to differentiate the good ones from the bad ones. To save you some trouble, we asked nine financially savvy business owners and advisors in The Oracles to share the biggest money myths that can stunt your financial success:
18 Major U.S. Cities Where Rent and Taxes Eat up All of a Worker’s Paycheck
"A new study shows just how hard it is for many Americans to get ahead. The average American spends roughly $1,272 per paycheck on living expenses — with the majority of expenses coming from housing and utility bills — according to a recent Clever Real Estate report using Bureau of Economic Analysis spending and income […]
A Personal Message from Court Bovee and John Thill
As educators, we pride ourselves on preparing students for the opportunities they will encounter in their careers. This has never been an easy goal with the introduction to business course, given the wide range of topics it needs to address, and the challenge gets more daunting every year as the business world continues to evolve […]
How to Eliminate Small Business Debt in 7 Simple Steps
"You can’t run from your business debt or do nothing and hope it goes away on its own, but you can take steps to get it under control or otherwise find business debt relief. If you struggle with small business debt, we’re going to take you step-by-step through what you need to do to eliminate […]
25 Entrepreneurs Share the Worst Advice They Ever Received
"If you decide to make the leap and launch a business, the people in your life — from family and friends to investors — will all have opinions that they will gladly share with you, sometimes whether you ask them to or not. "The fact of the matter is, you can take in all the […]
Which Company Is the Biggest in Almost Every U.S. State?
"Giant public corporations are major players in the American economy, and their headquarters are scattered across the states. "Every year, Fortune publishes a list of the 1,000 largest publicly-traded US corporations by revenue. The most recent list is based on revenues from the 2018 fiscal year. "The above map shows the top company from the […]
The 25 Major U.S. Companies with the Happiest Employees
"While you can find ways to be happy in your job even at terrible companies, some places are just better to work for. "Job-listing site Comparably just released its annual ranking of the 25 large companies with the happiest employees. Comparably analyzed anonymous employee feedback on their website to measure fair pay, perks, benefits, and […]
7 Examples of the Worst Financial Advice We’ve Heard
"Between television, radio, the internet and well-meaning but presumptuous friends and family, we’re inundated with unsolicited advice on a daily basis. And when it comes to money, there’s a ton of terrible advice out there. Even so-called experts can lead us astray sometimes. "Have you been duped? Here are a few examples of the worst […]
15 Cities Where Earning $100,000 a Year Isn’t Nearly Enough to Live Well
"In most of America, earning $100,000 a year could be considered a sign of success. But in many cities, someone making $100,000 a year will just be scraping by. "New data from GOBankingRates looks at what a family needs to make in America's most expensive cites in order to live comfortably there. And, in these […]