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101 Ways to Monetize Your Blog Without Irritating Your Readers

Blogging is big business these days, with some bloggers reporting six-figure or even million-dollar incomes. There are a number of ways that these bloggers earn such large paychecks, and the best know ...

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Visualizing the Fortune 500 in America

Across the U.S., Fortune 500 companies are growing and thriving, despite the economy. Texas is home to the greatest number of Fortune 500 companies in the U.S., which is not surprising given the top i ...

  • November 16, 2009
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The Boom of Social Sites

The explosion of social networking sites over the past decade has facilitated a transformation in the way we communicate with each other. Here we look at some of these communities with over 1 million ...

  • November 2, 2009
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Proof M.B.A.s Are Overrated, by 20 People Who Are Smarter and Richer than Your Professors

Most business schools would love for you to believe that an M.B.A. is the ticket to huge paychecks and unlimited career growth. However, a large number of businesspeople have achieved success without ...

  • October 23, 2009
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The Top Entrepreneurs of the Last 100 Years

There's no better way to kick start business planning than by taking a look at the playbook of the top entrepreneurs of the last century. Let the following business leaders inspire and motivate you wi ...

  • August 3, 2009
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The Humbling First Jobs of 25 Very Successful Celebrities and Business Leaders

You may covet their fame and fortune now, but back in the day, you would never have wanted to trade places with some celebrities and business leaders. Many of the rich and famous had to work horrible ...

  • June 17, 2009
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The 33 Biggest Corporate Implosions. Ever.

Whether it's bankruptcy, heavy competition, fraud or typical market forces, some companies are destined to fail. Some do it more spectacularly than others. And believe it or not, business debacles hav ...

  • June 17, 2009
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Which "Star Wars" Character Would Be the Best CEO?

Good versus evil. Whether trying to strike a balance around the galaxy, battling competitors or trying to squash the latest intraoffice drama, some leaders can get it done while others fail miserably. ...

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How to Find and Stop the Workplace Snitch

One of the first lessons that most people learn in grade school is: "Nobody likes a tattletale." But some people never get this idea through their heads, and eventually, these pint-sized snitches gr ...

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Laid Off: 16 Ways to Make the Best of a Bad Situation

A layoff can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. If your number comes up during downsizing, it can feel as if you have lost your reason for being. During this traumatic tim ...

  • June 17, 2009
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