Entrepreneurship

Many mortgage brokers adapted to the post-subprime environment by becoming loan modification specialists.

It's never too late to jump into the entrepreneurship game - these three stories provide the proof.

In the financial industry, there's not much emphasis placed on dealing with customer complaints, but there should be.

After the infamous collapse of companies like Tyco, Enron and WorldCom, the government responded to try and prevent it from happening again.

The GMAT is the standard test for business schools, but many will accept a GRE score instead.

The mini credit crunch in small business lending is going to hit a lot of businesses that depend on short-term credit.

Although they probably have better hair, the business world doesn't go easy on celebrities.

This tool is easy to use and can provide valuable information on financial analysis and forecasting. Find out how.

When a company needs more funding, there are many options. Corporate bonds is just one of them.

These non-traditional methods can help you make some extra cash.

Because of the non-public nature of private equity, it can be difficult to the learn the lingo. We break it down here.

The H.J. Heinz company, founded by Henry John Heinz, was incorporated on July 27, 1900.

Trading through a separate business structure allows active traders access to all of the tax mitigation and asset protection strategies available.

The first car produced by the Ford Motor company was the original Model A that came out in 1903.

If your business administers a retirement plan, you should recognize what's at stake.

John Jacob Astor, a fur trader, was the first recorded millionaire in America.

FDI in China surpassed $100 billion in 2010, certain key factors drive foreign direct investment.

Online selling is just as easy as in-person selling and can yield five to 10 times the profit.

Goldman Sachs alumni have an unprecedented history of seamlessly moving from private to public service. Here's a short list of a few notable examples.

Protect what you have while shifting risk is the motto of the rich. Find out how a life insurance policy can help you do the same.

New York Airway launches the first passenger helicopter air service in New York City.

The right CEO can make all the difference in a company's market position.

There are many ways to hit the million-dollar mark, but the faster you try to get there, the harder it becomes.

Freelance work is a way to escape the daily grind - but don't ignore the added responsibility that comes with freedom.

Millionaires think differently. Not just about money, about everything.

There's a lot that the average person can learn from celebrity financial failures.

On June 22, 1984, Virgin Atlantic Airways launches its inaugural flight from London to Newark.

Cheerios and the Hula Hoop were both created on this day. Coincidence?

Though not as well-remembered as some of his contemporaries, Andrew Carnegie's legacy is strong and moralistic.

The most successful people have more in common than just money. Find out what you can learn.

From lawn care to summer fairs, expenses can skyrocket if you're not paying attention.

On this day in 1947, the association of investment professionals was formed.

The successes of these three CEOs can be linked back to one common factor: customer service.

On this day in 1880, Bell transmitted the first wireless telephone message.

Learn how global warming is starting to heat up America's corporate climate.

Make your daily commute more efficient with these simple tips. Find out how much you could save just by going to and from work.

Herbert Henry Dow, a Canadian by birth, was a remarkable man. A chemist and an entrepreneur, Dow was one of the first people to realize that brine, an abundant mixture of chemicals that often hampers oil drilling, could be broken down into more useful components.

These wacky inventions didn't look like the money machines they became for their creators.

Working nine months a year and earning a six-digit salary might seem like the high life, but these jobs are not easy to come by.

Having a million-dollar portfolio is a retirement dream for many people but making that dream come true requires some serious effort.

Frank Quattrone was one of the most powerful figures during the dotcom bubble. He was one of the first investment bankers to recognize the potential of the fledgling companies in Silicon Valley and established himself on the ground floor long before venture capital flooded in.

Don't overlook the details when starting up a business. It's the small expenses that have the potential to make or break a great idea.

Adam Smith's 1776 classic may have had the largest global impact on economic thought.

Business owners have many financial tools at their disposal. Should a credit card be one of them?

A. NoneB. $1,000C. $1,500D. $2,000 Correct answer: DExplanation: The account is in restriction since the equity is less than 50% of the market value. [MV – DR = EQ --$18,000 - $10,000 = $8,000]. 50% of $18,000 = $9,000. The account is in restriction by $1,000.

Banks are no longer the only option for a loan - the P2P lending system operates without them.

Julius Caesar was emperor of Rome for a scant five months, but in that short time he changed the course of financial history. A lifelong debtor himself, Julius Caesar gave the world bankruptcy laws. The world's earliest bankruptcy laws were discovered on the obelisk containing Hammurabi's code, but Caesar's ...