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Not Quite a Bull’s-eye

Imagine an investment that magically adjusts itself over time to reflect your financial needs—as you approach retirement or as your child gets closer to college. With this miraculous tool, your only duty would be to add money regularly, and when you’re ready to tap your funds, you’d have a tidy nest egg to fund your needs.

Putting Power Into Networking

Putting Power Into Networking

Everyone tells you to network your way into job opportunities. What exactly does that mean? How can you turn what used to be casual socializing into an effective job search activity? Here are some ideas to help you put power into your next networking opportunity.

Diversity Knocking Hard on Corporate Doors

Corporate supplier diversity programs are coming under increased scrutiny as America’s minority groups steadily march toward becoming the majority – at least collectively. Most will admit that no corporate giant has perfected its inclusion plan yet and minority business enterprises continue to struggle for a place at the table when these multinationals are selecting business partners.

When Applying to College, Branding Is Key

When Applying to College, Branding Is Key

Oprah Winfrey and Coca-Cola are probably two of the most recognizable brands in the world. Now, it’s time for students to take note since it may be the difference between...

Standing Firm

Gray Haile, a corporate law firm in Washington, D.C., ended 2008 on a high note, having recorded its most profitable year with $435,000 in billings. But like many small businesses, the firm, which handles mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions, experienced the effects of the recession firsthand. “We’ve seen a lot of companies cutting back on their use of outside counsel,” says Leander C. Gray, the firm’s managing partner. In 2009, Gray Haile’s billings dropped to $245,000.

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