Tag: generation y
Getting Ahead Without Getting an MBA
When addressing the question of MBA degrees, the camp is largely divided. Proponents of the MBA are quick to highlight the numerous advantages of the program, including: working closely with successful and brilliant people from across the globe; exceptional professional networking and internship opportunities; and, learning proven strategies and cutting-edge insights in the field. Above [...]
Infographic – The Millennials: Best Generation Ever?
We can never get enough of millennials, generation y or whatever you want to call them. Everyday comparisons are made between this generation and everyone else out there. Below is an overview of the millennial generation next to everyone else when it comes to politics, lifestyle, education and work. Thanks to onlinegraduateprograms.com
Brand Matters: Guide to Efficient Trademark Registration Applications
Most entrepreneurs and business owners generally understand the concept that applying for trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is an important step toward building the business and protecting its image and goodwill. However, at least in my experience, these same people also tend to have certain common questions and misconceptions [...]
A Generation of No Excuses
As the children of baby-boomers, we have all heard the stories of the preceding generation that worked hard. They walked miles through the snow to get to work and school. They had to actually go to the library and rent books to learn. They were the generation that didn’t have what we have. Decades later, [...]
The 4 Traits That Make Generation Y Awesome
The conversation about Gen Y and their habits never stops. There is always someone out to bash them and then there is always someone ready to stand-up for them. Over at Fast Company there was a great article from the CEO of Do Something, Nancy Lublin. Nancy discusses how she is proud that most of [...]
Is Gen Y the Most Narcissistic Generation Ever?
Self-confidence is good but to much can be a bad thing. A recent article on The Harvard Business Review shows that Generation Y may be the most narcissistic generation ever. The articles takes an excerpt from The Narcissism Epidemic saying: “We found that… college students in the 2000s were significantly more narcissistic than Gen Xers [...]
Why Are So Many People in Their 20s Taking So Long to Grow Up?
A study done recently showed that today’s generation is taking longer then ever to reach what traditionally is defined as adulthood. An article in the New York Times covered this study and tried to figure out why this generation is growing up so slowly. The article shows some interesting facts ” The 20s are a [...]
Generation Y Rejects the Old and Creates the New
The world seems to be a depressing place as of late. Headlines all across the world scream about earthquakes, oil spills, famine, and political unrest. Being surrounded by so much negativity can bring a person down easily, but this generation is different. Generation Y is often called out by their elders, labeled as lazy, spoiled, [...]
3 Simple Rules for Selling in the New Economy
Every entrepreneur knows that the key to a thriving business is sales. Without it, cash flow dries up, checks turn to rubber, and heads roll. With it, few things are impossible. The challenge for most entrepreneurs is understanding how to sell what they offer. Throughout the years, the sales gurus of our parents’ generation have [...]
Increase Profits By Engaging the Next Generation of Top Talent
As a young CEO, employee retention is surely on your mind and the single largest factor affecting your business. This will further be compounded with the rate at which baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) will retire over the next decade. While the perception is that the youngest, newest members of the workforce – [...]
