School of Business Blog
Authored by School of Business faculty and business students, the business blog showcases business articles on accounting, business management, marketing, entrepreneurship, healthcare management, and beyond.
What is an IPO?
With the latest buzz around Facebook and its $104 billion valuation it's time to make sure we all understand what it means when a company issues an IPO and goes public.
The Top 10 Must Know Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are made, not born. Do many successful entrepreneurs share similar traits or characteristics? Yes, but the fact is that many of these traits-their knowledge and strengths-are honed over time. This could be achieved through a formal education such as a business degree, life experiences, or personal development practices. To help you get started on your entrepreneurial path, here are the top 10 must-know traits of successful entrepreneurs:
Top 5 Ways to Flourish in an Accelerated Degree Program
As kids, many of us may have thought that time moved way too slowly. From car rides to science class, we stared at the clock wishing that there was some way that we could speed up the process and get things done faster. While for most things in life there is no fast forward button, higher education institutions are now beginning to hear our need for speed.
Five Key Courses in a Business Analysis Degree Program
Businesses are constantly competing for new customers, and business owners must ensure that they are running their companies as efficiently as possible in order to remain successful.
Learning about Business Management with Lemons
A lemonade stand truly is the first step that many kids take into the world of business management and entrepreneurship.
Strategy TuneUp - Best Practices for Sustainable Growth Event at the Bloomington Campus
Rasmussen College is hosting a Strategy "Tune Up" Event on June 1, 2012, covering the latest ideas and best practices for business expansion and strategic management.
Business Management Degree Courses to Expect
As part of our "What Should I Do With My Life" video series we discuss what a well-rounded business management degree program looks like.
Persuasive Proposals: Influence Change in the Workplace
This recap summarizes an Influencing Change in the Workplace presentation presented by Rasmussen College - School of Business Chair, Soma Jurgensen.
The Top 5 Fields to Find Entry-Level Business Management Jobs
For many soon-to-be college graduates, finding an entry level job while choosing which business field to work in can seem a bit overwhelming. But college graduates will have a wealth of employment opportunities to pursue within a variety of different fields. To help you navigate your myriad of opportunities, here is a list of the top 5 fields to find entry-level business management jobs.
The Top 20 Board Games that Teach You about Business
Whether you realized it or not many of the board games you played growing up taught you a lot about the world of business. These games helped us develop many of the necessary skills that we to conduct business today. While earning a business degree can help you expand and refine those skills, these games helped you understand the basics from a very young age. Below is a list of the top 20 board games that teach you about business and help you develop valuable skills beyond rolling the dice.
An Accelerated Degree: Life in the Fast Lane
Traditionally, the time required for completing a bachelors degree is four years. Just like driving a car students had speed limits to follow. Now there are accelerated degree program to help students jump into the fast lane and complete their degrees in record time.
Marketing Degree Courses for the 21st Century
As the world grows and technology advances so does the variety of knowledge that is required within different career professions. Within the world of marketing this has never been more evident. The internet, social media, and mobile networks has forever changed the way that marketers target their audience
What Does an Accountant Do
In this video blog from our What Should I Do With My Life series we chat about what to expect as a career as an Accountant.
The Need-to-Knows of a Future Marketer
A career in marketing can take on many forms and find a fit in almost any industry. If you are thinking about a career in marketing or sales, the infographic below is a great start for helping set expectations on future growth potential.
Getting Noticed: How to Create Successful Social Media Ads for your Business
Social media has been touted as one of the easiest methods for business owners to reach to their customers, but I'm here to warn you, it's hard to get right.
Marketing Job Titles and Descriptions
In this video from our "What Should I Do With My Life" series we speak with Soma Jurdensen and discuss common marketing job opportunities.
Working from Home for the Business Professional
Did you know that 40 percent of employees in the United States hold jobs that could be done from home? The Generation Y workforce is looking to take advantage of this job trend by creating a shift in demand for more work options including telecommuting, job sharing, or flexible work hours.
Fast-Track Learning: Accelerated Programs Continue to Gain Popularity
Recently, more colleges are developing accelerated degree programs to help students save time as well as money so that their career goals are closer in reach. Check out the following infographic on the growing popularity of accelerated bachelor's degree programs.
Growing Your Strengths: Creating a Personal Development Plan for Students
According to Gallup research studies, individuals who have the opportunity to focus on their strengths every day are more than three times as likely to report having an excellent quality of life.
Business Networking Tips: Learn How to Leverage Social Media for Career Advancement
Do you ever wonder how you are going to get that next job? Or ask yourself, how can I get a promotion? Or even what career path should I take?
Exploring Marketing Salaries
Check out this short video as we explore the variety of potential marketing salaries and career path opportunities! From our "What Should I Do With My Life" series we speak with Soma Jurgensen, the Chair of the School of Business at the Brooklyn Park, Minnesota campus at Rasmussen College.
Choosing Pricing Strategy and Tactics for Your Business
One of the major decisions that you have to make regarding your businesses product or service offering is which pricing strategy and tactics should you choose to input into the development of your business. In a business college the concept of price is covered within the 4 Principles of Marketing.
Accounting Degree Courses To Expect
As part of the "What Should I Do With My Life" video blog series, Kari Grittner, the Accounting Program Coordinator at Rasmussen College in Eagan helps us uncover accounting career information. In this video, Kari shares her thoughts on Accounting degree courses to expect.
Accounting Career Paths
Accounting Program Coordinator, Kari Grittner, helps us uncover accounting career paths.
Build A Lasting Career In Healthcare Management
Healthcare is quickly becoming one of the most dominant industries in the United States. Find out more about healthcare management degrees and career paths here.
Help Direct A Company's Future As A Human Resources Professional
Recently, human resources employees have become more important in helping plan and strategize business-wide policies and maneuvers. Find out more about this exciting career path here...
How To Be A Good Boss
Effective bosses make for productive employees, which was proven by a survey that found that supervisors who lacked consideration fueled more jealousy than nurturing bosses did.
The Definition of Marketing
Rasmussen College student share her research on the history and definition of marketing.
CPA Webinar: The Need To Knows
The Rasmussen College Alumni Association presents a webinar that focuses on mastering the CPA exam to become a practicing and successful accountant.
Exploring Marketing Internships
Learn more about marketing degrees and how to enter this creativity and commerce-driven profession through the latest installment of the "What Should I Do With My Life" video blog series.
Careers With A Marketing Degree
As part of the "What Should I Do With My Life" video blog series, we interviewed the School of Business Chair at the Brooklyn Park, MN college campus.
Step Ahead With Extracurricular Activities As A Human Resources Student
Those deciding to pursue a Human Resources degree must not only pay attention to the lessons taught in class but also make it a priority to be involved in a number of non-school related activities.
Accounting Myth Busters
Accounting instructor debunks common misconceptions of accounting professionals.
Interview With The School Of Business Director at Rasmussen College
To learn more about business careers and degree options at Rasmussen College, we sat down to interview Kathy Heldman, the Director of the School of Business at Rasmussen College.
Tips For Working From Home
Many companies are starting to be more lenient about allowing employees to work from home as they recognize the numerous benefits.
A Career In Accounting Is More Electrifying Than You Think
Though many people view accounting as a field that lacks luster, the truth is the sector can be downright exciting.
Tips To Study Business Management
A Business Management degree can provide a step toward a successful career that will drive leadership within an organization. While no degree is easy to earn, you can have a better chance to succeed in a Business Management program by using a couple of these tips
Five Savvy Social Tips to Build Links for SEO
Savvy online marketers can now employ social media to make the process of link building more fun and successful. Check out these five tips on using social media to build links for SEO.
Tips For Landing A HR Career
These days, with the unemployment rate hovering at around 9 percent, earning a degree is more than just an added bonus when it comes to the job search - it's a necessity.
Human Resources Internships: The Pathway To Jobs In Human Resources
Learn more about what human resources internships entail.
Business Trip Quick Tips
According to a study by the World Travel and Tourism Council, business travel was responsible for 20 percent of global employment growth from 2000-2007.
Which Marketing Field Is Right For You?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of marketing managers is expected to grow by 12 percent over the 2008-2018 decade.
Survive And Succeed As A Finance Professional
To stay afloat as a finance or accounting professional, it is essential to posses both technological and soft skills that will help you advance.
Business Skills Every College Student Needs
Even if you're not pursuing a Business degree or anything related, business skills can come in handy for anyone looking to enter the professional world.
Organizational Behavior: The Ins and Outs of Personality
As the modern-day workforce becomes more ethnically, socially, and psychologically diverse, it is imperative to study the root of organizational behavior.
Opportunity Awaits in Public Accounting
Are you contemplating going back to school, but don't exactly know what field you want to enter? If you excell at crunching numbers and are intrigued by the inner-workings of businesses, then a degree in Accounting may be the answer for you.
Providing Customer Service Through A Career In Call Center Management
If talking on the phone is something you do on a daily basis, and you're good at getting your ideas across without having visual contact, a Call Center Management degree may be just what you need to enter the workforce.
Sales and Marketing Degree Specializations: Earning Your Credentials For Success
Within the business world, many maintain that there are two fields that continue to thrive regardless of the lull in the economy - marketing and sales.
A Day in the Life of a CPA
We interviewed Meg, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) about what a typical day is like for an accountant as well as critical skills need in today's changing marketplace.
Become An Educational Business Leader And Help Students Succeed
A quality education can open up possibilities for kids that they wouldn't have access to otherwise. If you're one of those caring individuals who realizes the importance of child education, a career in educational business could be exactly what you're looking for.
Event Recap: A Beginner's Guide to Search Engine Optimization
This recap summarizes a online marketing and SEO presentation presented by Rasmussen College - Online Marketing Manager, Josh Braaten.
Benefits of Obtaining A Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Degree Specialization
A Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Bachelor's degree can teach the skills necessary for a career as a human resources professional or organizational leader.
Event: Learn About Search Engine Optimization
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a powerful, yet often misunderstood form of Internet marketing. If you're a small business owner in the Ocala, Florida, area, you won't want to miss an upcoming event dedicated to explaining SEO for small businesses.
Benefits Of A Business Degree
Careers in business cover more ground than you may think. From entrepreneurship and healthcare management to marketing and accounting, there are plenty of jobs out there for individuals looking to get their foot in the door of this exciting industry.
Help A Business Succeed Through A Human Resources Specialization
By earning a Business Management degree with a Human Resources specialization, you'll likely be well on your way to profiting from a job that gives you the ability to keep an entire office running smoothly.
Be A Crucial Part Of A Company By Earning Your Accounting Degree
Accountants are significant to the success of any business. Equipped with strong mathematical skills and adept at managing finances, these are the people who work to research, analyze, and inform clients on the best ways to go about making smart decisions with their money.
Business Career Paths Explored
Academic Dean at Rasmussen College highlights business career paths in the latest installment of "Raise Your Hand" Video Blog Series.
How To Promote An Event Online
With dozens of avenues for online promotion, how do you choose the best channels for promoting an event online? This infographic will guide you to optimal social media event promotion for a successful event.
Pursue an Entrepreneurial Degree To Give Your Great Ideas Life
Many believe that entrepreneurship is the way of the future as technological advances continue to improve, and it's easy to see why. After all, understanding how to properly create, package and market your ideas may aid you in leading a successful career.
TaxMama Reviews Accounting Degree Courses at Rasmussen College
Famed business blogger and author, Eva Rosenberg, reviews the Accounting degree program at Rasmussen College.
Entrepreneur Blog: The Best of the Best
Get inspiration from the top entrepreneur blogs.
Helpful Tools and Software for the Online Accounting Student
There is a wide array of helpful tools and software available to the online accounting student. We've compiled a list of tools and software you can use both while working toward your online accounting degree and in your accounting career.
Helpful Websites for Students Seeking a Human Resources Degree Online
Here are a few websites to help you on your journey to obtain an online human resources degree.
Business Management Degrees: What's the Return on Investment?
Business degree instructor at Rasmussen College shares three key reasons why students are magnetized towards this diverse and exciting degree in business management.
Internet Marketing Strategy for Small Business
Rasmussen College Online Marketing Manager Josh Braaten presented Turn Online Marketing Strategies into New Business on April 27, 2011 in Wausau, Wisconsin, as a part of the Wausau Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Week, sponsored in part by the Rasmussen College Wausau campus.
Wausau Internet Marketing Event Presented by Rasmussen College
Internet marketing represents a new and sometimes intimidating set of strategies and tactics for small business owners; but, the opportunities are vast for those willing to embrace this new way of marketing. This business blog post summarizes a recent online marketing presentation sponsored by Rasmussen College.
How Corporations Are Taxed by the U.S. Government
"How are corporations taxed?" is a common question asked during tax season. This infographic provides a visual on overview of how America's corporations are taxed.
Small Business Taxes Made Easy: Book Review
Read Accounting instructor's book review of Small Business Taxes Made Easy, by famous blogger and tax specialist, Eva Rosenberg.
Top 10 Accounting Terms For Business Students
Business professor at Rasmussen College examines the top ten accounting phrases used in the business world.
Wausau Chamber of Commerce to Host Online Marketing Event
Rasmussen College is proud to partner with the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce to present on online marketing opportunities for small businesses as a part of the Chamber's 2011 Small Business week (April 25-29) in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Healthcare Management Resume: Standing Out as a Healthcare Professional
Here are five unique resume tips to help land your dream job as a healthcare management professional.
Total Estimated Corporate Tax Fraud
This infographic offers great visuals on corporate tax scandal in 2009.
10 Common Mistakes Made by New Internet Marketers
Internet marketing is an exciting, yet rapidly evolving industry. It's easy for marketers of all experience levels to make mistakes. Explore ten common mistakes made by new Internet marketers in this business blog post.
Internet Marketing Evolution Event Questions and Answers
Watch Internet Marketing questions and answers from the recent Rasmussen College-sponsored Internet Marketing Evolution event, a series on the evolution of marketing.
Internet Marketing Videos: Internet Marketing Evolution Event Recap
Watch the Rasmussen College-sponsored Internet Marketing Video series on the evolution of marketing.
Accounting Degree Basics: Courses to Expect and Career Paths
An accounting Associate's degree will ready you for an array of different career choices, from accounting clerk to financial planner. Let's explore some courses to expect and what you can do with this degree in this business blog post.
Business Management Degree: What to Expect
A Business Management degree will prepare you for a multitude of career options, from retail management to customer service. Here are the courses to expect and what you can do with this degree.
Business 101: Perfecting a Pitch
A business pitch may be the first glimpse into your company's product or service-so it is crucial to put your best foot forward when presenting a business pitch.
School of Business Instructor Shares Investing Tips
School of Business instructor at Rasmussen College shares investing tips with MoneyCrashers.com
Tips for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Even though many small businesses have done the right homework, with the creation of a business and marketing plan, and aggressive online and traditional advertising, there are still some very basic steps that have a tendency to be left behind when starting your own business. Read more about the five crucial stepping stones for success as a entrepreneur and small business owner.
Payroll in the News
Accounting students share their thoughts on the proposed tax cuts and how they could affect American taxpayers.
Top Tips to Make Your Accounting Resume Rock
One of the first orders of business in pursuing a job is completing a rock-solid accounting resume that can open the door to interviews. Learn tips from School of Business instructor at Rasmussen College on how you can master accounting resume writing.
Top Professional Associations for Business Students
If you are a college student seeking a business degree synching up with professional organizations is a huge asset to your career. Read more about the top professional organizations for business.
20 Blogs Accounting Students Will Love
We've hand-picked 20 authoritative and engaging accounting blogs for your reading - and learning.
20 Blogs Business Management Students Will Love
We've compiled 20 informative and entertaining business management blogs that will keep you on the cutting edge of business - in the classroom and beyond.
International Ponzi Schemes: Draining the Poorest of the Poor
The thieves behind these international ponzi schemes have preyed on people desperate for relief from poverty-stricken lives.
Top 5 Reasons to Work for a Non-Profit Organization
With a Business degree, graduates can dive into many different areas of the workforce. There's for-profit companies, where you can sell products and services to consumers; and there's non-profit work, where you can work in an organization whose mission is to assist a particular segment of the population.
Top 5 Reasons to Work in Marketing
Careers in marketing are both highly coveted and sought after by experienced professionals, resulting in keen competition. Positions in marketing, public relations, promotions and advertising allow individuals to challenge their creativity, communication and logistical aptitudes.
50 Useful Open Lectures for Business People
Professional development is a key component to achieving success in a business career. However, we have collected a list of videos that showcase the best.
25 Necessities Entrepreneurs Can Get for Free
As an entrepreneur, you often are bogged down by worrying about the bottom line. Check out these 25 FREE tools for entrepreneurs..
The Top 10 Best (and Worst) Corporate Mergers of All Time... Or, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Mergers and acquisitions can often make or break a business. Business instructor at Rasmussen College weighs in on the good, bad, and ugly mergers in history.
The Top 26 Best Guerrilla Marketing Campaigns Of All Time
No matter what the product or service, marketing and advertising is a necessity for brands around the world. In a world where brands have a cut-throat battle with advertising clutter, it is essential that marketing efforts are creative, pioneering, and sometimes shocking to potential consumers to differentiate themselves from the masses of products and businesses in the marketplace. Even more, consumers are paying less attention to traditional forms of advertising which makes it more important for marketers to take a grassroots approach to spreading the word about their brand.
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