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Designer Dishes on Quvenzhané Wallis' Oscar Dog Purse
Published February 28, 2013
What do you do when you find out one of your company’s biggest fans is headed to the red carpet at the Oscars?
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'Tis the Season to Prepare for Small Business Saturday
Published August 14, 2012
There's at least one day a year when small business can unite: American Express's Small Business Saturday. This year the event will be held on November 24. Its goal is to raise awareness about the importance of shopping at small businesses and encouraging Americans to spend at least a few of their holiday dollars at a small business.
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5 Movie Star Qualities That Will Get You a Job
Published August 07, 2012
So what are employers looking for when determining how valuable you might be to their organization? In addition to wanting proof that you've got the skills to do the job, they're also looking for star power of sorts. The next time you're up for a job, make sure you show them you've got what it takes.
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The Best Age to Become a Boss
Published July 18, 2012
Good news for older workers looking for a job: New research has determined that managers demonstrate their highest levels of professional vitality in their 50s.
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The Anatomy of a Successful Small Business Owner
Published July 17, 2012
There's a lot of scientific research out there that examines the traits that many successful CEOs have in common. Most are tall, for example, and people with wider faces tend to rise to the top faster than those with narrower mugs, apparently.
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5 Ways to Start a Business This Summer
Published July 10, 2012
Whether you're relaxing on the beach, poolside or in the mountains this summer, odds are your mind will wander more than once that old familiar place. You'll fantasize about how much better your life would be if only you could get your act together and start your own business.
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How to Find a Job, Even if You’re Not Looking
Published July 03, 2012
We all know the virtues of planning ahead. We put money into our retirement accounts, contribute to our kids' college funds and exercise to keep ourselves healthy. Yet, how often do you think about preparing for your next job?
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DailyCandy Contest Gives Entrepreneurs Chance at Big Boost
Published June 28, 2012
DailyCandy, the lifestyle newsletter/product recommendation service that has been responsible for giving a boost to many up-and-coming small businesses, has launched its third annual "Start Small, Go Big" campaign, aimed at helping small companies become "the next big thing."
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6 Ways to Love Your Job … Even If You Hate It
Published June 26, 2012
Hate your job? You're not alone. But with the job market the way it is, finding a new one might be a lot easier said than done. In the meantime, there are things you can do to learn to love your job. Even while you're on the hunt for a better gig, finding ways to love, or at least like, the job you have will help make the day go by faster.
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In Marketing, Knowing Your Customers' Expertise Level Matters
Published June 21, 2012
Consumers who are less knowledgeable about a product typically make choices based on differences that are easy to compare, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

