'jobs' tagged blog posts in My Story

We send our children to college to gain knowledge and to build the foundation for a self-sufficient life. Along the way, we hope that they develop a passion for something that will make their professional lives productive and satisfying. Despite the best of intentions and a lot of spending by parents, schools and the government, half of our nation’s recent graduates face unemployment, according to

Find a weakness and exploit it. So often, this is the key to successful new businesses. Think of Netflix vs. Blockbuster (convenience) or Poland Springs Water vs. tap (safety/health).

In Summit, New Jersey, a man named Steve Capo observed what wasn’t working at the local indoor tennis facility and set out to offer a better alternative. Steve started The Strand Tennis Center with a strategy of offering superb customer service including makeup...