The Power of Negative Thinking
Pessimistic by nature? Make the most of a 'realistic' outlook without bringing everybody down.
If there’s one thing happy, successful people always seem to have in common, it’s…
By Caroline Clarke
The New Rules for Wealth Building
Our economists offer strategies on building your enterprise, increasing your earning power, and protecting your portfolio in a volatile market
Our economists offer strategies on building your enterprise, increasing your earning power, and protecting…
By Alan Hughes
The Fruits of Discipline
John W. Rogers Jr. and Ariel Capital Management have harvested huge returns through a 'slow and steady' approach to asset management
Every weekday, from his offices on the 29th floor of the AON building in…
By Matthew S. Scott
Banking on Diversification
From investment banks to insurers, B.E. financial services companies are discovering that they must diversify to achieve the competitive edge
Over the last few months, Christopher J. Williams has been accumulating a great deal…
By Jeffrey McKinney
Born to Transform
The Burrell Communications Group bursts out of the ad agency box to become bigger, better, and bolder
Do you remember the Transformers craze of 1984? Transformers were a toy lover’s dream:…
By Monique R. Brown
Crossing the Color Line
African American advertising agencies fight to prevent mainstream firms from taking their most prized possession -- the urban market
Brown is the new black. In fashion, that trend might last only a season,…
By Cassandra Hayes
Steering Toward Profits
One of the year's automotive growth leaders, Wintson R. Pittman Sr., found the right formula for success: a mix of domestic and import models, a crackerjack sales team, and multigenerational management
Survey the spacious, burgundy-carpeted, second-floor office of Winston R. Pittman Sr., and one will find…
By Jeffrey McKinney
The Road to Recovery
B.E. auto dealers cope with a sluggish economy by using incentives and other measures to drive traffic in their direction
To say that 2001 was a rough year for African American auto dealers would…
By Lloyd Gite
Tax Tips for Tough Times
If you've changed jobs or are unemployed, you can avoid a high tax bill
If you’re in the midst of a job change, there may be some tax…
By Donald Jay Korn
Looking for Long-Term Trends
James Francis' 'trendy' picks need a little more time to blossom
Last year, when we spoke to James Francis, CEO of New York-based Paradigm…
