Guides & Articles on Education
Accounting Distance Learning Programs
Get your accounting degree with distance learning accounting courses
Distance learning has become one of the hottest trends in education and this is true for the accounting field as well. An accredited online accounting degree is convenient to get and students have many online and local universities to choose from. Why choose distance learning accounting courses? You can take classes at your own pace and register throughout the year for the classes...
Accounting Training
Take CPA classes or accounting classes to handle company finances or for career advancement
Accounting training is becoming more and more lucrative by the day. Indeed, those with an accounting education are in high demand as business owners in all industries recognize the value of accounting training, administration and planning within their companies. Accounting education and credentials, they're discovering, can help their business manage cash flow, increase capital...
Business Schools
The best business schools offer degrees, training and coaching for entrepreneurs at every level
The nation's best business schools offer more than MBA programs and a piece of paper. Top business schools offer experience, as well as education. After all, the best business owners aren't just entrepreneurs, they're also teachers-and students, too. No matter your age, industry or education, learning is a lifelong endeavor, and doing more of it will make both your...
Business Tax Basics
Save time and money by learning the ABCs of business taxes
One of the surprises for many new business owners is the myriad tax obligations that come with the territory. Government agencies from Washington, D.C to city hall have their hands out and it's your duty as a business owner to know what you owe and to file returns properly. A mistake can be costly, resulting in late payment penalties or worse. Avoiding taxes can be considered...
CPA Exam Preparation
Use a CPA exam review to boost you into your new career
In order to receive a CPA license in the United States, you need to pass the Uniform CPA Examination. Your success on the CPA exam means a great deal to your career and your future so you don’t want to leave it up to chance or inadequate preparation. A CPA exam review can help you successfully complete the exam. With a CPA review, you can: Learn what will be included on the...
Colleges and Universities with Nursing Programs
Earn a nursing degree to get a position in a high-demand field
Nursing is a career that promises to be in demand for years to come. A nursing degree from one of the countless colleges and universities with nursing programs will result in a guarantee of a rewarding job.Begin your quest to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) or a Registered Nurse (RN) by:Seeking universities with nursing...
Computer Preventive Maintenance
Proper cleaning, frequent virus scans can help ensure operation
Your office computers are under constant attack: It's continually vulnerable to hard drive failures, viruses, spyware and other menaces. Proper maintenance can help you avoid trouble and keep your technology in top shape. Some key preventative maintenance steps to take: Keep your operating systems up to date. This will make sure software runs smoothly on your systems. ...
Construction Education
Learning the ropes of construction education
Construction industry training runs the gamut from construction schools – including Internet-based training courses, though which a student can earn an online construction management degree — to ongoing educational opportunities, like on-the-job construction training, continuing education, and construction seminars. Trusted contractors must know their business –...
Continuing Professional Education - CPE
Continuing education/professional development can lead to ongoing career advancement
Regardless of your career choice, pursuing continuing professional education (CPE) credits - can make a lucrative and personal difference in your professional life. Continuing professional education keeps you informed on industry updates, including the latest research and news, and makes a great impression on your colleagues, bosses and future employers. Here are three...
Creating a Commercial Kitchen
A good plan goes a long way to creating a safe, productive kitchen environment
Whether you’re creating a restaurant kitchen to serve 50 or a catering kitchen that will allow you to plate weddings for 250, there are certain elements any professional kitchen will need to have to maximize productivity and profits. Every kitchen needs the basics like refrigerators, freezers, sinks, shelving, no-slip flooring, ventilation and counter space, but the cuisine...
Distance Education
Find the right distance education program and take your career to a new level
Distance education universities have become one of the hottest trends in education and they make getting a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD degree more convenient than ever. Many brick and mortar universities have jumped in with their own online or other distance education courses. Online courses and degree programs offer a number of benefits to individuals, particularly...
Entrepreneurship Programs and Courses
Get smart about taking the entrepreneurial path
Can entrepreneurship really be taught? Yes! Approximately 2,000 colleges and universities offer at least one course in entrepreneurship, and many private and government-sponsored programs teach the skills you need to be a successful business owner. Taking advantage of the programs and courses available can help you: Gain hands-on experience through internships. Find investors to...
Free Educational Web Seminars
Where to find some of the best quality web seminars on business and Information Technology
Free web seminars sponsored by vendors often offer good and rapid training, as they have practical information (if you can eliminate the commercial "pitch"). They can be an excellent way to get grounded on what an industry is doing, and you can take them at your convenience. With thousands of vendors (mostly in Information Technology) offering tens of thousands of live...
Great Low-Cost PR Tactics
How to generate press on a tight budget
Public relations (PR) can be an effective way to generate awareness and name recognition for your business. PR is also considered to be a low-cost alternative to other marketing tactics such as traditional advertising and media buying. Your PR strategy should begin with the following key elements: Build your target list: Compile an accurate database of key media contacts. Develop...
Improving Customer Service
Simple steps to enhance customer satisfaction and increase retention
It's no secret that you need customers in order to grow your company. Without them, all you have is a good idea. But attracting customers is only part of the equation. You have to figure out how to build loyalty and create an experience that makes them want to continue doing business with you. That means developing a winning customer service strategy. The basis of such a...
Insurance Education and Training
Start an insurance business and improve customer satisfaction with the right insurance education and training.
Ongoing insurance education and training help you keep and attract high quality clients for your insurance business. Insurance courses offer not only the right information at the right time, they keep your business ahead of the curve by offering clients the latest in insurance products and services. High quality insurance industry education and training...
Law Schools
The nation's best law schools offer versatile degree programs for business professionals
Law schools may be where you go to get a law degree, but they’re no longer meant exclusively for grooming lawyers. In fact, today’s top law schools produce an incredibly diverse spectrum of professionals, including entrepreneurs, politicians, investors, administrators, analysts and more. If you’re in the market for a law degree, screen your choices carefully in...
Medical Schools
A medical degree from the top medical schools can give your career a shot in the arm
It can wear you out and empty your bank account, but most medical school graduates will tell you that the rewards of medical school outweigh the sacrifices. Interest in medical studies appears to be growing. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), medical school enrollments are increasing. With the U.S. medical community expecting a shortage of physicians...
Oil and Gas Industry Education and Training
Stay competitive by providing your employees with oil and gas industry training
With fossil fuel consumption at an all time high and the rising demand for increased production to offset inflationary prices at the consumer level, oil and gas education is imperative for energy companies that want to stay on the cutting edge of the fossil fuel wars. New and improved extraction methods save investor dollars and adhere to stricter environmental restrictions....
Online CPA Exam Review Courses
Online CPA exam classes provide a convenient and easy way to prepare for your exam
The CPA exam covers a wide range of material and taking CPA exam review courses is a great way to prepare. But if you're struggling to balance study time with the rest of your life, online CPA exam review classes could give you the flexibility you need. Online CPA review courses can:Help you manage your study time.Guide your focus to the areas that are most important for...
Online Doctoral Programs
Pursue an online college doctoral degree and continue the lifelong learning process
Doctoral programs enable students to gain the highest levels of proficiency possible in their subject, while preparing them to push the limits in their specialty, if they so desire. More than one-third of U.S. colleges offer online doctoral programs. Students pursue their studies through email, virtual lectures, traditional homework and email. Courses can be tailored to meet each...
Real Estate Appraisal Schools
Your real estate appraiser education is the first step toward a respected career
If you want to become a real estate appraiser, begin by finding a real estate appraiser school that meets your state's real estate appraisal education requirements. The process of becoming an appraiser differs according to the various real estate appraisal disciplines, but once you've met your state's required real estate appraisal education mandates, you can obtain your real...
Real Estate Schools
A real estate education can open doors to a lucrative career
Start your real estate career on the right foot by enrolling in real estate school. Whether you want to obtain a license or participate in real estate continuing education, there's a real estate school for you. Online real estate schools and other forms of real estate education available via distance learning are increasingly popular options with today's real estate licensees and...
Starting a Freight Broker Business
Get a slice of lucrative commissions organizing freight for shippers and truckers
Railroads once owned U.S. commerce, but with the rise of interstate highways in the 1950s, it has been trucks every since. The government figures that, on a typical day, roughly 43 million tons of goods worth $29 billion move on highways in the United States.The ebb and flow of demand, plus the sheer chaos of managing loads in many directions, creates an opportunity for freight...
Truck Driving Schools
Truck driver training puts you on the road to a new career
A severe shortage of OTR ("over the road") truck drivers, also known as "long haul" drivers, has made truck driver training virtually free (to the student, anyway) and guarantees a job waiting after truck driver school -- if not sooner. The goal of truck driving schools is not only to get you your Commercial Driver's License (CDL), but also to make you competent to handle a...
