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 Your First Business Trip The odd thing about business travel is to some extent, it is a mixture of what you know the very strange.  The business you are going out to do you know how to do.  Whether it discussing a new business project, developing a software product or attending a seminar or conference, the business part of your business trip is probably not the hardest part.   But if you are new to business travel, there are some aspects to it that are very different from travel for leisure and ways to prepare for the trip that will make or break whether it goes well or you come home frustrated in your efforts.  Just like any business venture, the key word for success in this venture is preparation.  Above all, have your business program well organized and ready to use when you get there.  If you are giving a presentation, have it finished, the PowerPoint slides prepared and tested and all of your equipment ready to go when you set out.  The sheer fact that you are prepared for the wo

 Criteria for Ranking Business Schools How credible are those Business School Rankings? How do they come up with the top Business Schools in the land?  Business School Ranking is an effective tool used by many in searching for the right Business School. Most people rely on these data to determine if their chosen school is the school of their dreams. You're probably wondering what specific criteria/standards they use in ranking Business Schools and who are responsible for measuring them?  The Economist and Financial Times provide individual rankings of Business Schools. All of them use various criteria if a Business school deserves to be on the A-list or receives a failing grade. Other providers are BusinessWeek, Forbes, and Wall Street Journal. The Economist  It conducted an Economist Intelligence Unit Survey of more than 200 senior executives. They came up with the following ten significant areas for selecting an open-programme provider * Content and internationalism of the progra

 Learning Practical Business with Business School in a Box Going to business school is one of the top priorities for many entrepreneurs who wish to learn more about their industry and advance their careers.  An established business school is considered as a key component in the building of a strong background in business.  This is recognized as fact by many professionals, majority of whom have completed courses in business schools and gone on to build successful careers in many industries.  The only challenge here for many individuals wishing to take advantage of the training provided by business schools is that the effort takes time and money.  As an alternative, is it truly possible to obtain the necessary knowledge through business school in a box? A boxed opportunity The main drawback of traditional business schools is that they require physical attendance, something that takes a certain amount of effort on the part of the student.  This has prompted many organizations to offer wha

 Key Points to Remember When Writing Business School Essays Business school is probably one of the most unique challenges you'll face beyond college.  For one, there are certain requirements you'll have to complete and for another, it does require you to produce essays as part of admissions.  Some programs make it even tougher, obliging applicants to produce not just one but multiple essays.  So how significant is this to you?  It's an indication that business schools place extra emphasis on your ability to communicate your ideas, your initiative and vision.  It's also an indication that they put special consideration for your practical experience.  That means you will have to put some serious thought into the preparation of your business school essays.   What your essay will contain What you will write about will depend on the demands of the particular program you're applying for.  Generally, though, you will be asked to explain why you chose that program.  You wil

 Tips on Choosing a Business School Some people enroll in a business school just for fun, for leisure. Some say it's for experience, for others career advancement is their reason. Other professionals would say going to business schools is required for a possible job promotion. Peer pressure is also one, "My friends are enrolling in a business school so I'm going to join them too." No matter what the reason may be, choosing a business school may affect your career or lifestyle. It is imperative that we analyze the business schools first before you enroll, this will help determine your future career. The website of The School of Management at the University of Dallas in Texas provides the Top 100 rankings of Business Schools. Business Week also features B-Schools page in their site that presents Business School Rankings and profiles. Bschool.com also gives out International Side by Side rankings of the best Business Schools. About.com can also help you in identifying to

 A School to Teach You Business Planning for a Non-Profit Organization? When you go to a business school, you learn to plan a business well: you need to know how much capital you have, so you carefully fashion a business plan so that you cover all aspects of the business, including marketing, selling, and other techniques that will allow you to make a profit. You might also include an exit plan, which will allow you to recoup your savings or still keep your money even if the business fails. However, is there actually a way to plan out a non-profit organization, and are there schools that teach this type of business planning? There are many different schools that actually teach how you can plan out a non-profit organization, and a business plan is actually the right format to go about it. A business plan will describe your venture in great detail: is it an organization, will it give away products, will it be donating to specific organizations? What are the benefits and advantages of hav