The first step in starting a company after graduating is financing the business. There are several ways to finance a company, including personal savings, loans or borrowing money from a parent. You probably won't have enough credit built up to get a loan. However, if you write a detailed business plan about your products, target [...]

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Part of choosing a college major involves considering future employment prospects. A recent survey is giving students inside information into the current job market. Based on the responses of over 1,000 students from more than 200 colleges and universities, employers most often hire graduates with the following top 4 majors: 1. Business Associate Degrees Business [...]

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Women have made significant gains in corporate America over the past few decades. Over half of U.S. management and professional positions are now occupied by women. Another impressive 6 million U.S. businesses are owned by females. More women are choosing to pursue business management degrees, as corporate America acknowledges the inherent strengths women bring to [...]

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Graduates of associate in applied business programs may get hired simply because they chose to major in business. Results of a recent survey of top employers show that college major is one of the top screening criteria for employment. Employers surveyed included prominent companies like Lockheed Martin. Associate in Applied Business Graduates Take Note of [...]

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Telecommuting, also referred to as teleworking, is one of the fastest growing trends in today’s business world. The number of employees performing some or all of their work at home grew from 41 million in 2003 to 44 million in 2004. Workers looking to capitalize on this trend are entering the world of telecommuting through [...]

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“Education  is a ticket out of poverty and to gaining self-respect,” says Evelyn Dutch, a single mom. However, sitting in a classroom after a long work day, and finding childcare, are real obstacles for single moms. How are women like Evelyn Dutch earning a business associate degree while maintaining their parenting responsibilities? Single Moms Find [...]

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From 1995 to 1998, the number of single dads in the U.S. grew by 25%. By 2002, the number soared to 2.2 million. In the midst of playing mom, dad, and working professional, finding time for an associate business degree may seem impossible. However, University of Phoenix is catering to the needs of single dads [...]

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Although largely considered an agricultural state, the “Badger State” of Wisconsin is growing in a variety of industries. Professionals, who head back to school for a college degree, are discovering a wealth of career opportunities throughout the state. Wisconsin colleges and universities are training students to compete successfully for higher salaries and more advanced occupations. [...]

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With only 15.7% of West Virginians possessing a bachelor degree, West Virginia college graduates have access to the best career opportunities in the “Mountain State” of West Virginia. Whether earning an associate degree, bachelor degree, or graduate degree, West Virginia university graduates earn more money and have more employment possibilities than high school graduates. Thanks [...]

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Working professionals and single parents are heading back to school in the “Evergreen State” of Washington. Colleges and universities are preparing students to successfully compete for prime positions in local industries. Washington college graduates currently have some of the best career opportunities in the state. Flexible degree programs are making it possible for students from [...]

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Professionals with college degrees now have some of the best career opportunities in the state of Virginia. Colleges and universities are training students to compete for top positions in the state’s diverse industries. Thanks to progress in technology, Virginia universities and colleges are now easily accessible to students from all life situations. Top Virginia Industries [...]

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Working professionals and students are now choosing to make their homes on the white, sandy beaches of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Colleges and universities are available through distance education on St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. A growing economy is offering more employment opportunities to college graduates, and some students are deciding to put [...]

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Working professionals are heading back to school in search of career advancement in the “Green Mountain State” of Vermont. Colleges and universities are training students to compete for prime job opportunities in top Vermont industries. Whether looking for an associate degree, bachelor degree, or graduate degree, students from all life situations can now achieve their [...]

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The District of Columbia offers exciting career opportunities to college graduates. An associate degree, bachelor degree, or graduate degree from a DC university paves the way for unique DC occupations. As the center of government for the U.S., DC is home to a variety of independent agencies and industries that rely on the federal government. [...]

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Working professionals are heading back to school in search of career advancement in South Carolina. Colleges and universities are training students to compete in industries, such as business, government, manufacturing, and trade. Thanks to advanced technology, South Carolina universities and colleges are now able to offer flexible degree programs that allow students to maintain their [...]

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