Class Gifts a New Way of Giving for Business Alumni

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At FIU’s 2015 commencement ceremonies, for the first time, many College of Business students are wearing a special cord or stole with their graduation gown to show their support of a new way of giving back: the class gift. “This year marks the 50th anniversary of the university and the College of Business has initiated […]

Small Business Guilt

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Have you ever been at your business and your spouse calls to say, “You’ve been at work for 12 hours. When are you coming home?” You catch yourself glancing at your watch — it’s 7pm and you’re not even close to getting done with your workload. You say to your spouse, “I’ll be home in a little bit… right […]

Basic Start-Up Questions

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We are currently in an entrepreneurship era, which is an exciting time for those trying to live out their dreams.  However, being an entrepreneur is tough because there are so many demands and so many hats to wear.  Entrepreneurs are typically subject-matter experts in the business they are starting and accounting is sometimes looked at […]

Facebook, Local Business Development Organizations to Host Free Workshops For Small Businesses In Boca, Tampa, Miami

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Between October 15 and 17, Facebook’s Small Business Boost will swing through Florida to teach local small business owners in Boca Raton, Tampa and Miami how to optimize their presences on the world’s largest social network. The events will be co-hosted by the Palm Beach County Business Development Board, the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce […]

FIU College of Business Honors Alumni Achievement and Community Impact at 2014 Hall of Fame Gala

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The founder of a home-grown global fashion brand, a philanthropist committed to the arts and education, and the manager of a top New York asset management fund are among five Florida International University (FIU) College of Business alumni who will be inducted into the 2014 FIU Hall of Fame. Philanthropist R. Kirk Landon will receive […]