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Survey reveals need to attract young professionals

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:32:00 EDT

As more baby boomers retire, Richmond faces a challenge: competing with other cities to attract and keep young professionals to fill the jobs left vacant.

Goodwill opens updated Community Employment Center

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:15:00 EDT

Goodwill opened its newly renovated Community Employment Center today.

Union moving mortgage office to Innsbrook; adding jobs

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:59:00 EDT

This week, Union First Market Bankshares announced that it plans to buy StellarOne Bank. Now Union is making another move and it's creating jobs.

Union First Market Bankshares buying StellarOne

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:43:00 EDT

Union First Market Bank has just announced it is buying StellarOne, making it the largest community bank in Virginia, with combined assets of $7.1 billion.

New center helping women's businesses grow

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 5 Jun 2013 17:21:00 EDT

In Virginia, women are starting new businesses 1.5 times more often then men, according to the Small Business Administration. That's why the SBA just opened the Center for Women's Enterprise, to help women grow their companies and overcome challenges.

Cell phone repair industry ringing in the clumsy

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 29 May 2013 17:48:00 EDT

Have you broken your expensive smart phone, tablet or iPod? You probably didn't feel so smart. But you're not alone. The business of repairing cell phones is booming to the tune of one billion dollars a year. Here's some advice on when to fix it, when to forget it, and how to avoid breaking it in the first place.

Michael and Son renovates former Wyeth building

Heather Sullivan — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:19:00 EDT

Heating and air company Michael and Son Services is breathing new life into a historic building that's been vacant for years.

Minacs opens call center in Henrico

Heather Sullivan — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:10:00 EDT

Minacs, the company opening a new call center in Henrico, held it's grand opening today.

Construction begins on Marriott and First Freedom Center

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:35:00 EDT

After years of drawing plans and getting permits, construction is finally starting on a new Marriott hotel and religious freedom center. The project is being built at the corner of 14th and Cary Streets in Shockoe Slip. It's a $30 million endeavor expected to create hundreds of jobs.

College grads face better job market, but more loan debt

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 8 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT

Commencement is this weekend for VCU and the University of Richmond. The job market for this year's college grads is a little better than last year, but defaults on student loans have spiked this year.

Jobs that companies struggle to fill

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 1 May 2013 17:53:00 EDT

It may be hard to believe in this tough job market, but there are many companies that are struggling to fill positions. The reason: not enough qualified applicants, according to a new study by the National Federation of Independent Business.

New book recommends you "Forget the Resume" to get a job

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:17:00 EDT

Have you been looking for a job without success? A new book, Forget the Resume, says traditional methods may not be working and recommends a totally different approach.

Summer Jobs: Companies that are hiring now

Heather Sullivan — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:27:00 EDT

Do you have a high school or college student who needs a job this summer? Good news: a Snagajob survey shows employers plan to hire more seasonal workers this year and pay more money.

Goodwill's "Beyond Jobs" helps women beyond the job search

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:25:00 EDT

Imagine having a life coach who helps you find a job, balance your budget, find child care, even drive you to work if you need it.

High tech company bringing 250 jobs to Henrico

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:47:00 EDT

A high tech company is moving into Henrico's West End and bringing 250 new jobs. It's setting up a call center in the former Circuit City headquarters, where Allianz Global Assistance recently moved in.

Blue Bell Ice Cream opens Richmond distribution center

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:21:00 EDT

You're about to see a new ice cream in some grocery stores, and it's creating some new jobs. Blue Bell Ice Cream is opening a distribution center in Richmond and breaking into the Virginia market.

Flying Squirrels hiring 50 to work at Diamond

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:47:00 EDT

This evening, the Richmond Flying Squirrels will start hiring about 50 more people at a job fair for their upcoming baseball season. The season opener is in three weeks.

Telecommuting increasing in Virginia

Heather Sullivan — Fri, 8 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EST

Yahoo and Best Buy have just called their telecommuting employees back into the office. But more Virginia companies are letting their employees telecommute. Now Capital One is hiring people specifically to work from home.

Richmond entrepreneurs getting "leg up" from Spanx

Heather Sullivan — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:52:00 EST

Two women entrepreneurs in Richmond are getting a "leg up" from the Spanx company. They just won a national contest to have their product featured in the catalog for Spanx, the billion dollar women's shapewear company.

GA passes bill to increase high school to work programs

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:15:00 EST

Your high schooler could be closer to getting a job right out of school. The General Assembly has passed a bill to help students who are not college bound to get apprenticeships that lead to jobs.

Home Depot betting on home improvement growth

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:48:00 EST

Home Depot plans to hire 80,000 seasonal workers nationwide this year. That's ten thousand more than last year. The company is confident more homeowners will invest in home improvement this year. Is it a sign of an improving economy?

Richmond 2015 helping businesses prepare for 450,000 race fans

Heather Sullivan — Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:19:00 EST

450,000 visitors are expected when Richmond hosts the 2015 UCI Road Cycling World Championships. Organizers have just launched a program to help businesses cash in on the boom in customers.

GA considers increasing tax credit for job retraining

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 4 Feb 2013 10:00:00 EST

The General Assembly is considering increasing a tax credit to help manufacturing workers get advanced training.

Job Fair for Veterans on January 31

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Military veterans who are looking for jobs have a big opportunity next week. And efforts like Hiring Our Heroes to reduce high veteran unemployment are reporting progress so far.

GA considers requiring ID scans at pawn shops

Heather Sullivan — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:42:00 EST

The next time you sell something at a pawn shop, you may face more security checks. The General Assembly is considering a bill to crack down on stolen goods at pawn shops. But will it mean more expense for pawn shops?

Skills to help you avoid being laid off

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 9 Jan 2013 17:15:00 EST

Both Allianz Global Assistance and DuPont just laid off many local workers last week. The fear of layoffs has workers in every industry asking how they can become more valuable to their employers to avoid being downsized. We sought advice from an expert on how to help protect your position.

Craft beer breweries pouring into Central Virginia

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:33:00 EST

Since the state passed a law this year allowing breweries to sell you a pint on site, the craft brew beer industry has boomed in Greater Richmond and in Virginia. And it's creating jobs.

Your Chow Hound app for grocery store meals to-go

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:29:00 EST

You're driving around, taking your kids to soccer practice, picking up the dry cleaning, and shopping for the holidays. No time to make dinner? Now there's a local app that lets you order healthier meals on the go.

Accountants suggest tax saving strategies

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 3 Dec 2012 17:22:00 EST

If Congress doesn't agree on a way to extend the Bush era tax cuts January first, your taxes will go up. That has many people and accountants looking at ways to save money on taxes.

Culinary school enrollment and job opportunities rising

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

Since the recession began, enrollment in culinary schools has shot up. But food service is a tough business, long hours, and often low pay. So why are so many people paying big bucks to break in?

Central Virginia businesses brace for fiscal cliff consequences

Heather Sullivan — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:19:00 EST

Virginia, with its high number of federal employees and contractors, could be one of the hardest hit states if Congress does not find a solution to the fiscal cliff. That's the looming cuts to defense and federal spending and expiring Bush-era income and capital gains tax cuts.

How to detect a pyramid or Ponzi scheme

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 5 Nov 2012 17:15:00 EST

Two million people fell for the ZeekRewards Penny Auction, which investigators call a $600 million dollar Ponzi scheme.

Local businesses getting boost from Richmond 2015

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:23:00 EDT

Some local businesses are starting to reap the reward of Richmond hosting the 2015 UCI Road World Championships. They've just won bids to provide services to the cycling event.

Will patent law changes help businesses grow?

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Businesses have faced years of delays getting their inventions patented due to a backlog in the U.S. Patent Office. But patent law is about to change and speed things up.

Start-ups find success through F-Commerce

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 1 Oct 2012 17:39:00 EDT

Facebook launched F-Commerce, or storefront pages where you can buy things from businesses, a few years ago. It started to look like a flop when some major retailers shut down their pages. But now smaller companies and start-ups are finding success through this new way of doing business.

Lingerie store for all sizes opens in Carytown

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 1 Oct 2012 10:15:00 EDT

A new store called Fiamour Lingerie opens today in Carytown.

RVA Creates asks you to vote for best Richmond commercial

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:15:00 EDT

You can vote right now on an ad to air on TV to entice people to visit downtown Richmond. RVA Creates is holding a contest for the best commercial promoting all that downtown has to offer, NBC 12 is proud to be a partner.

Byrd Theatre plans to appeal $750,000 court verdict

Heather Sullivan — Fri, 7 Sep 2012 13:51:00 EDT

The historic Byrd Theatre in Carytown plans to appeal the $750,000 award a jury decided it should pay an injured organ repairman.

Byrd Theatre faces $5 million lawsuit

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:33:00 EDT

Carytown's historic Byrd Theatre goes to trial tomorrow, faced with a $5 million lawsuit. An organ repairman sued the theatre after an accident that he says left him blind in one eye.

Local investors feel duped by suspected ZeekRewards Ponzi scheme

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:32:00 EDT

People in Chesterfield, and around the world, are worried they will lose their money after putting their money in what they thought was the investment of a lifetime.

RTD offers start-ups a place to start

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:16:00 EDT

The Richmond Times-Dispatch is getting into the entrepreneur business. The newspaper is inviting start-up companies to share office space in their building, hoping to help the ventures grow.

Natural gas trash trucks expected to cut pollution & costs

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 6 Aug 2012 17:15:00 EDT

The City of Richmond is going green in the way it picks up trash. The City bought 25 trash trucks that run on cleaner burning compressed natural gas. Officials say it will save $250,000 a year. And soon GRTC buses will run on CNG, too.

Exotic foods not foreign anymore

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:36:00 EDT

Do you eat foods today that you thought you'd never eat, like humus or jicama? Foods once considered exotic are now on our dinner tables and becoming multi-million dollar industries.

Google Street View moves inside businesses

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Google's Street View panoramic images of streets are moving indoors. The search engine is now posting panoramic views of the interiors of businesses.

More college students turn to food stamps

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 2 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Rising tuition, climbing expenses, and a lack of jobs are putting the pinch on college students.

Fundroom.com looks to match investors with start-ups

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:08:00 EDT

A start-up business is hoping to start-up investment in other small businesses. A Richmond-based web company called FundRoom.com matches entrepreneurs with angel investors.

Restaurateurs turning to kitchen rental

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:20:00 EDT

Ever wonder where lunchtime food trucks make their food? Or where cupcake shops make their treats? The recession has cooked up a growing industry: kitchens for rent. They allow start-up businesses and restaurateurs to cook their fare until they can afford a kitchen of their own.

Companies opting for fun, creative offices

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Tired of staring at the walls of your cubicle at work? Are you stuck in a beige office with no windows? Those days are over for more and more companies. They're following a new trend of designing fun, even zany, work spaces.

Companies launch more personalized advertising

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Companies are taking advertising to new levels. They're getting to know you, even getting you to do some advertising for them. And they're using social media to do it.

Hot jobs: Companies hiring right now

Heather Sullivan — Thu, 3 May 2012 07:16:00 EDT

Looking for a job? Get a pen and paper. We went digging and found the local companies that are doing some serious hiring right now. Here are the hot jobs and how to get one.

Cantor pushes for Small Business Tax Cut Act

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:30:00 EDT

Virginia Congressman and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is leading the push for a 20% tax cut for small businesses. The House just passed the Small Business Tax Cut Act last week, now it goes to the Senate. Supporters hope it will enable companies to create jobs.

Program helped laid-off workers create 62 new businesses

Heather Sullivan — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:15:00 EDT

Many people who were laid off in the recession had more than 20 years of experience in their fields and have found it hard to find jobs with comparable salaries. The Community College Workforce Alliance developed a program that helped some of those workers become entrepreneurs and 62 new small businesses have resulted in greater Richmond.

Richmond B&B named in top 25 by TripAdvisor

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 2 Apr 2012 17:42:00 EDT

Travel website TripAdvisor has named a bed and breakfast here in Richmond as one of the top 25 in the country. It's Maury Place on West Franklin Street. The B&B was opened just a few years ago by two men who were looking for a complete career change.

Saving cash: Ashland company sells used cameras

Heather Sullivan — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 05:15:00 EDT

If you're thinking of buying a camera before your spring break vacation, a local company can save you hundreds of dollars. An Ashland couple has grown from selling used cameras from their home on eBay, to becoming one of the largest used camera dealers in the country.

MWV opens pilot plant in Eastern Henrico, adds 114 jobs

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:28:00 EDT

MeadWestvaco has opened a new pilot plant in Eastern Henrico and added 114 jobs in the Richmond area.

Vasectomy Madness: procedures rise during March Madness

Heather Sullivan — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:17:00 EDT

Basketball fans are looking for any excuse to be able to stay home from work and watch March Madness. So how far would you go to skip work? Would you or your husband have a vasectomy? Some men are!

Bee shortage costing farmers, prompt state incentives

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 5 Mar 2012 17:20:00 EST

Spring is coming, the season of the birds and the bees. But there will be fewer bees this year. The bee population worldwide has been shrinking for years. That's forcing local farmers to pay tens of thousands of dollars to rent bees to pollinate their crops.

Fareva plans to expand and create more jobs

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:15:00 EST

A few months ago, a French company crossed the Atlantic and saved 500 local jobs after Pfizer announced it would close it's Eastern Henrico plant. That company, Fareva, is now in full production, with plans to grow and add more jobs.

How clean is your hotel room?

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:15:00 EST

When you check into a hotel, you may not be able to assume it's completely clean and safe. Just like NBC12 looks at restaurant health inspections, this time we checked out hotel inspections by the State Health Department.

State Senate forwards Amazon bill to the House

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:15:00 EST

To the shock of many retailers, the Virginia Senate passed the "Amazon Bill" Friday. The bill would force the online retailer to collect sales tax on items you buy. That means you'll have to pay that 5%. Local stores say it's about time.

Roll-Your-Own cigarette shops: self-service or manufacturing?

Heather Sullivan — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:18:00 EST

Small businesses have popped up where smokers can make their own cigarettes for a lot less money than buying them in a store. But Richmond based Philip Morris is backing a bill in the general assembly to get these Roll-Your-Own companies to pay the same percentage of taxes that they do.

Legal Aid budget cuts lead to layoffs

Heather Sullivan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:43:00 EST

An organization that helps low-income people fight their legal battles is facing layoffs and cuts. The Legal Aid Society budget has been slashed, cutting the number of people they can help.

Treatment center closing will mean loss of 900 jobs

Heather Sullivan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:53:00 EST

Plans to close four treatment centers will mean thousands of lost jobs -- hundreds of them in the Dinwiddie area.

Good Neighbor Community Services hiring counselors

Heather Sullivan — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:45:00 EST

Good Neighbor Community Services is looking to hire Qualified Mental Health Professionals. Good Neighbor Community Services offers an array of counseling services to adults and youth, and provides residential

RSHRM looking to honor "Sterling" workplaces

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:11:00 EST

What makes your workplace exceptional? The Richmond Society of Human Resource Managers is looking to honor the best at its Sterling Workplace Awards.

Business Mondays at Urban Farmhouse

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 09:56:00 EST

Ever wish you could have coffee with some of Richmond's top business leaders? Now you can through a new video series called Business Mondays at Urban Farmhouse.

MACS converts some Uppy's stores to Circle K

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 3 Dec 2012 11:33:00 EST

Have you noticed something different at the old Uppy's convenience stores?

Tech Challenge Hanover seeks tech start-ups

Heather Sullivan — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:55:00 EDT

Dominion Resources Innovation Center in Hanover is holding a contest to find the most promising tech start-up businesses in Central Virginia. It's called Tech Challenge Hanover. First place is $10,000,

Bereavement food company expanding

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:45:00 EDT

A Bowling Green company that delivers food to families grieving after a death is expanding.

New athletic training center opens in Carytown

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:12:00 EDT

A new athletic training center has opened in Carytown. The Central Virginia Endurance Performance Training Center offers physical testing, equipment, and coaching for people training for triathlon, cycling, and running competitions.

Foreclosures in the Richmond area

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:40:00 EDT

For more information on these and other foreclosures in the area, visit www.richmondbizsense.com.

State leaders differ on forming healthcare exchange

Heather Sullivan — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:55:00 EST

Some state legislators are proposing bills to have the state set up a health insurance exchange. President Obama's healthcare reform law calls for each state to establish an exchange, or marketplace to help you compare and choose health insurance plans. But opponents say the state should wait until the Supreme Court rules on challenges to the law.

J. Crew sale bans shoppers from reselling clothes

Heather Sullivan — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:48:00 EST

People are flocking to a J. Crew warehouse sale in the West End for deep discounts. But some shoppers are taking issue with a sale rule, banning them from reselling the clothes they buy. Can a store do that?

An App for Everything: Even Cremation

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 2 Jan 2012 23:00:00 EST

Now there really is an app for everything. There's a new one that could be very helpful, though you may not use it very often.

Leasers profiting in high used car market

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:15:00 EST

If you lease your car, you may be able to make money by selling it.

Website enables multi-store gift registries

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:16:00 EST

Christmas is two weeks away. Are you struggling to think of gift ideas for everyone on your list? There's a website that can make it a lot easier. It's called MyRegistry.com.

Law students offer free legal help to low-income clients

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 5 Dec 2011 17:15:00 EST

In this economy, many families can't afford to hire an attorney to deal with things like housing issues, divorce, or foreclosure. But more lower income families are getting legal help for free. Students at local law schools are stepping up.

Network for charter flights: Alternative for travelers

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:27:00 EST

If you flew over the Thanksgiving holiday, you may have been frustrated by airline fees, delays or lost luggage. Many travelers have had it...now some are turning to flying charter instead.

Study finds job access limited for bus riders

Heather Sullivan — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:18:00 EST

Many people rely on the bus to get to work. But a study says a lack of buses in the counties is preventing lower income workers from getting jobs there.

Dominion putting "Troops to Energy Jobs"

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 09:55:00 EST

Many veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are having trouble finding jobs. That's why Dominion Virginia Power has a program called "Troops to Energy Jobs."

Richmond mom starts toy rental company

Heather Sullivan — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:15:00 EDT

Parents of young children know toys can pile up and so can the money you spend on them. A Richmond mother has launched a new business to save you money and reduce your clutter.

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Regulators order lenders to raise more capital

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:21:00 EDT

British regulators are ordering its biggest banks to bolster their balance sheets by 27. 1 billion pounds ($42.1 billion) to prevent a repeat of the 2008 banking crisis.

House to vote on cuts to crop insurance

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:31:00 EDT

The House will vote Thursday on whether to cut federally-subsidized crop insurance that helps farmers when they lose crops or revenue.

House votes to delay food safety rules

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:51:00 EDT

The House voted late Wednesday to delay sweeping food safety rules that would require farmers and food companies to be more vigilant about guarding against contamination.

Compromise among senators eyed on border security

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:11:00 EDT

After secretive talks, key senators expressed optimism Wednesday night that they were closing in on a bipartisan agreement to dramatically toughen the border security requirements in immigration legislation that also offers...

Sony chief says time needed to study proposal

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:01:00 EDT

Sony Corp. needs more time to study a key proposal from a U.S. hedge fund to spin off a part of its entertainment unit as a way to propel its fledgling revival, the chief executive told shareholders Thursday.

Stocks slide as Fed says bond purchases could slow

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:11:00 EDT

Financial markets shuddered Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it could start scaling back its huge economic stimulus program later this year and end it by the middle of next.

GAO says airline merger would reduce competition

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:51:00 EDT

A government review finds that the merger of American Airlines and US Airways would reduce competition on more than 1,600 routes traveled by more than 53 million passengers.

House votes to cut food stamps by $2 billion

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:21:00 EDT

The House voted on Wednesday to cut food stamps by $2 billion a year as part of a wide-ranging farm bill.

Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:11:00 EDT

In a move that could send interest rates higher, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke ended weeks of speculation Wednesday by saying the Federal Reserve will likely slow its bond-buying program this year and end it next year because...

Senate backs Froman as next trade representative

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:51:00 EDT

Michael Froman, a senior White House economic adviser and classmate of President Barack Obama at Harvard Law School, on Wednesday won Senate confirmation to be the next U.S. trade representative.

U.S. reclaims post as most competitive economy, but trouble may loom

Thu, 30 May 2013 09:39:00 EDT

Thanks to innovation and financial sector growth the U.S. is back on top, according to a new report, but other countries are catching up.

Lessons learned from the banking crisis

Tue, 7 May 2013 09:25:00 EDT

Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?

Should you head back to business school?

Fri, 3 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT

While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.

House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:23:00 EST

The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.

Avis buys Zipcar for $500 million, will make more cars available to Zipsters

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:10:00 EST

Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million. The deal is expected to greatly increase the availability of Zipcar vehicles for customers.

Why did the man behind Windows jump ship, and who’s left to steer?

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 10:59:00 EST

What does Steven Sinofsky's abrupt departure from Microsoft mean for Windows … and the way the company will compete with Apple and Google?

Google Free Zone brings the Internet to feature phones for free

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:39:00 EST

Google Free Zone enables feature phone users use mail, Web search and Google+ for free. Is it generosity at work, a savvy market grab, or both?

How Apple's victory over Samsung will affect you

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:06:00 EDT

Digital Trends goes over the many ways Apple's $1 billion victory over Samsung could hurt Android users, and a few ways it could help.

Google vs. Apple: The inevitable patent battle ahead

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:38:00 EDT

When will Google and Apple fight each other directly? Is a direct patent fight inevitable after Samsung vs Apple ends?

Can United Airlines fix itself?

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:06:00 EDT

After a bumpy merger with Continental, can United turn things around? And will the airline be able to win back disgruntled passengers who have already fled to the competition?