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Study: Gender Stereotypes Persist
Researchers find women may still be discouraged from becoming entrepreneurs. Read more
University of Minnesota
Recent Articles about University of Minnesota
When Will the Next Bubble Burst?
Researchers at the University of Minnesota create a tool for measuring financial bubbles. Read more
Jock Donaldson
Age: 30 Hometown: Minneapolis Undergraduate Degree: Colgate University Business School: Curtis L. Carlson School of Management, Universi... Read more
Companies Remain Unprepared for Bird Flu
A new survey shows the majority of business leaders believe a bird-flu pandemic is imminent, but have no contingency plans in place. Read more
Solved! Hands-free Door Opening
Under pressure to create a start-up for class, University of Minnesota senior Max Arndt engineered a simple foot lever to free hands from germs. Meet the Toe... Read more
How The Survey Was Conducted
Early this year, we set out to survey members of the M.B.A. class of '87 with the goal of gaining some insight into who they are, what they believe, and w... Read more
Labor Has a New Target
Guess what? It's you! Unions target small business. Read more
Turmoil Today, Jobs Tomorrow
The Coleman Foundation Chair of Entrepreneurial Studies explains the results of studies on regional economies. Read more
Coolest Products From the 2011 Coolest College Start-up List
Yes, they’re tech-savvy, but the class of 2011 is also innovative, and sure can sell. Check out their products, from fixie bikes to a door handle for the f... View slideshow
The Disciples of David Birch
A new generation of researchers discover the effect of small business on the economy. Read more
No Contest
Contrary to what you may think, your company will be a lot more productive if you refuse to tolerate competition among your employees Read more
What Really Scares Entrepreneurs?
Taking a deeper look at big risks. Plus, who's making money from Mardi Gras, and the rest of the day's news for entrepreneurs. Read more
Surveying the Scene, Projecting the Future, Bending Your Will
Various professionals review an assortment of hardware and software. Read more
Obituary: The Genius of John S. Barry
The CEO of WD-40 believed in keeping things simple Read more
Quality Control
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Hard Lessons, Well Learned
How a mother's devotion to saving her son's life became the inspiration for starting a new business. Read more
"The Worst Mancession in Recent History"
Atlantic: "Worst mancession in recent history." In nearly every age group, men are losing jobs at a faster rate than women. The male unemployment r... Read more
Total Quality Management (TQM)
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Breaking Away
This year's crop of M.B.A.s has more in mind than investment banking and high-paying consulting jobs Read more
Cool, Determined & Under 30
They are collaborative, creative, and -- above all -- confident. And all of them were born after October 31, 1978. Read more
The Nuts And Bolts Of Mail-order Sales
DRI Industries taps a productive market by selling a hardware store in a mailbox. Read more
Breaking Through
How companies just like yours mushroomed into powerhouses in their industries. A conversation with Keith R. McFarland. Read more
The Cheapest CEO in America
After a cross-country search, we found the cheapest CEO in America. Here's what he has to say about frugality. Read more
Educating the Market
Start-up business attempts to apply private-sector management to the public-school system. Read more
Can Chicago Be Saved?
Among the nation's biggest cities, Chicago lags behind, a victim of political division, a big-company mentality, and its own past success Read more
Buy The Numbers
John Malec and Gerry Eskin had a great idea for a new company. All they had to do was what no marketing-research firm had ever done before. Read more
CEO's Notebook
CEOs discuss the pros and cons of independent sales reps; when regulations kick in for your business; company relocation on a budget; and KSOPs, the next kil... Read more
How to Write a Business Best-Seller
Harvey Mackay, author of Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive, tells about the marketing of his book. Read more
The Hottest Entrepreneurs in America
Profiles of more winners and recognition-worthy entrepreneurs from the Entrepreneur of the Year contest. Read more
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