Guidance Counselor - Steve Greechie
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Dear Mr. Greechie,
I live in Melbourne, and I want to apply to business schools in the USA. I understand that there are several parts to an application. Could you say something about this?
Ken, U. of Melbourne
Answer:
G’day mate!
I’m glad you realize that there are several components involved in applying to a B school. Here’s an overview of the most common elements.
1. Application Form. This can be a chore. Fortunately, many application forms can be completed online. There’s usually a fee required.
2. [...]
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Filled Under: Entrepreneur - Steve Greechie @ October 3rd, 2011
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Mr. Greechie,
I’m exploring business programs. One of the issues I don’t understand is accreditation. What does it mean? Should I consider it in applying?
Sanford M.
Nashville TN
Answer:
Hi, Sandy!
I’m glad you brought up this issue; I’ve received several inquiries about it. Accreditation is largely misunderstood. However, students should be aware of it as a factor in choosing a business school.
Accreditation means that the school or program meets the standards prescribed by the accrediting institution. Accreditation signals to employers, potential students and other [...]
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Filled Under: Entrepreneur - Steve Greechie @ September 19th, 2011
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Dear Mr. Greechie,
I own a small chicken farm here in Ohio. I’m struggling to compete with big industrial farming.
My nephew suggested that I look up Slow Money. He said it was a network of farmers like me.
Could you please tell me about it?
Thank you in advance for your time,
Juan Alonso
Answer:
Hi, Juan!
I’m glad you asked… I’m always happy to explain the progressive movements in the small business community.
Slow Money is a grass roots movement in the food sector of the economy [...]
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Filled Under: Entrepreneur - Steve Greechie @ September 6th, 2011
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Dear Mr. Greechie,
You’ve mentioned SCORE a number of times in your column. Could you tell us more about it?
Antonio DiP.
Honolulu
Answer:
Dear Antonio,
SCORE is a non-governmental organization that partners with the Small Business Administration. It’s been around for 40 years, and it has an army of no fewer than 13,000 volunteers to serve the needs of entrepreneurs and small business. It offers business counseling at no charge, and serves, impressively, entrepreneurs in 62 countries through 364 chapters.
The organization’s impact is enormous. In [...]
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Filled Under: Entrepreneur - Steve Greechie @ August 20th, 2011
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Dear Steve,
Hi! Are there any interesting small business conferences coming up soon?
Rehana in Butte
Answer:
Hi, Rehana!
I’m glad to see that you realize how important these events can be. They keep us abreast of the latest developments in technology, markets, et al.
Fortunately, there are a number of them coming up. You’ll be able to support your work, travel – and enjoy yourself as well.
Five conferences for entrepreneurs
1) Smash Summit is produced by 500 Start-Ups, a venture capital firm focusing on small companies. [...]
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Filled Under: Entrepreneur - Steve Greechie @ August 7th, 2011
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Mr. Greechie:
Could you advise me on cybersecurity?
Gar F.Z.
Duluth MN
Answer:
Hello, Duluth!
Glad to hear you’re concerned about this issue.
Information technology and broadband – particularly cloud-based services – help to improve productivity, approach new markets, generate sales, etc… Whether your digital presence involves sophisticated or services or a simple website, it’s vital to your company.
And wherever there’s advantage, there are perils. There are more reports of thefts of digital property than physical property – that must be a sort of milestone for the [...]
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Filled Under: Entrepreneur - Steve Greechie @ July 23rd, 2011
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Dear Mr. Greechie
Could you write something about the House Committee on Small Business? Its function?
Dr. Wayne S—
University of Missouri
KCMO
Answer:
Doctor,
Interesting question!
Congress created the House Committee on Small Business in 1941, but it didn’t become a permanent standing committee until 1975. Congress then gave it increased influence, including jurisdiction over small business issues, financial aid to businesses, some regulatory matters, and reduction of paperwork (always welcome!). Since 2011, the committee has been chaired by a Congressman from Missouri, Sam Graves.
In the [...]
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Filled Under: Entrepreneur - Steve Greechie @ July 8th, 2011
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Hi, Steve,
I manage an alternative community in rural New York State. We want to be self-sustaining, so we’re considering starting a small business. The only thing is that it has to be eco-friendly. We treasure the environment. Do you have any suggestions?
Peace and love,
Amber in New York
Answer:
Hi, Amber:
Good for you! A business can be eco-friendly and still be profitable.
The good people at Green for All know a lot about this. They’ve suggested ten fields that you should take a look [...]
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Filled Under: Entrepreneur - Steve Greechie @ June 25th, 2011
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Mr. Greechie:
I’m a vocational rehabilitation counselor working with the disabled community. Clients are often interested in self-employment. Are there organizations/services/programs that I should know about?
James H., Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Answer:
Hi James,
Indeed, there are many services available. For example: Disability.gov is a website offering the entire gamut of services for the disabled – including material on self-employment and small businesses. What’s more, its collection of research and statistics includes a lot of material concerning specific disabling conditions – such as autism, intellectual disabilities [...]
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Filled Under: Entrepreneur - Steve Greechie @ June 9th, 2011
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Dear Mr. Greechie:
Could you write something about financing a business in compliance with shariah law?
Thank you.
Muhammed in Detroit.
Answer:
Hello, Muhammed:
You’ve mentioned a field that’s been getting a lot of press. As the Muslim community becomes more affluent, so is its reflection in world finance.
To give my readers some background: many Muslims interpret the Koran as prohibiting charging (or, by extension, paying) interest on loans, although the issue is debated in the Islamic community. The prohibition applies specifically to riba (an Arabic [...]
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Filled Under: Entrepreneur - Steve Greechie @ May 5th, 2011
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