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My roommate and I get along in almost every way, which is good, because we had a disagreement that would have ended a lesser friendship: he brought home store-brand cereal. I was horrified, of course, as any red-blooded American would be! But, being the good and open-minded man that I am, I let my friend…

I was recently on a visit to a state where marijuana is legal, and I was struck by what a business it is out there! I’m not much into drugs myself, but I never thought about all of the money that would be flowing back and forth in a place where marijuana is legal. I…

I’m going to be a senior next year. I’m already tired of the prospect of looking for a job. I want to bust out. I’ve always been savvy with money, so I’ve thought about starting a business. I figure if I start it now, I can have something pretty significant by the time graduation rolls…

There are new subdivisions going up all the time near where I live, and not all of the residents are thrilled about it. I understand that it’s no fun when you trade open spaces for new neighborhoods, but I have to say that I find some of the opposition a little extreme. I’m not sure…

Business presentations are part of the entrepreneurial journey. At some point, you’ll have to pitch an idea, a product, or a service, or to educate and motivate potential investors or customers. Some entrepreneurs even do this when starting company vision, strategy, and goals with new and existing employees. How you present your business plays a…

You’ve no doubt heard plenty of the acronyms used in almost every company, from KPI to OKR and beyond. Learning these concepts can be tricky, especially when KPI and OKR seem so closely intertwined. How do they align with your business goals and company strategy? What is the OKR methodology and do you need to…

Internet crime and security seem to be getting worse. What are big companies doing to stop it? Almost every time you get online, you’re a witness to online threats from hackers and scammers, and new countermeasures employed by software developers. Even after billions of dollars have been invested in cybersecurity, organizations still are challenged to…

This is a plea from all students, more than a simple question. Many students work part-time, while attending classes, to help pay for school. Studies show that number is over 70%. From your question, we feel you’re one of the luckier ones, just trying to earn some extra campus cash. If you make the right choice,…

I’m having a problem with one of my professors. I don’t agree with any of his comments on my reports and he’s not interested in my ideas. I am stuck, what can I do? Your question about student-teacher conflict resonates with all 20M U.S. college students, who empathize with you. We want to help you…

I’m a smoker, and I’m not ashamed of it! I really enjoy smoking, both for its effects (I feel like I can concentrate better and relax better when I smoke — I know those seem like opposite things, but it’s true!) and for the actual practice of smoking, which I really enjoy (I like the…