Queues are simple: you join at the back and wait your turn. But there's a whole branch of psychology devoted to studying how they work. Wimbledon publishes a guidebook on how to queue and major brands are obsessed with stopping you...

Glenn Robbins is the proud Superintendent at the Brigantine, NJ School District. His passion is harnessing a school culture that thrives on design thinking skills, innovative digital spaces, BYOD/1to1, and Makerspaces. In addition,...

Now that we are talking about personal economics, we need to discuss the purpose of banks. Unless you're hoarding cash in your mattress, you need a bank for the safekeeping of your funds. What does a bank do? What are checking accounts,...

What are the steps you should take to Protect Your Business Name?

What is an Employer Identification Number (EIN)? The Employer Identification Number, also known as the Federal Employer Identification Number or the Federal Tax Identification Number, is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the...

What is a DUNS Number? The Data Universal Numbering System, abbreviated as DUNS or D-U-N-S, is a proprietary system developed and managed by Dun & Bradstreet that assigns a unique numeric identifier, referred to as a "DUNS number" to a...

How do you choose a Business Location? Go where there is demand. Look for areas where your product or service is in high demand or where your competition is fairly low. If at all possible, you'll want to expand to a location where the...

What should be included in the Financial Projections portion of the business plan? The financial section of your business plan should include a sales forecast, expenses budget, cash flow statement, balance sheet, and a profit and loss...

What is a Business Incubator? A business incubator is an organization that helps startup companies and individual entrepreneurs to develop their businesses by providing a fullscale range of services starting with management training and...

What is the Window of Opportunity? How does the window of opportunity relate to exploiting an entrepreneurial opportunity? The "window of opportunity" states the accurate time for a firm to enter into a new market and grab an opportunity...

Why are Website URLs and Social Media Handles important for a Business? Having social media handles will help your business communicate with your customers in real-time and provide timely support. And this way, you can build trust and...

What is Venture Capital? Venture capital is a form of private equity financing that is provided by venture capital firms or funds to startups, early-stage, and emerging companies that have been deemed to have high growth potential or...

What is the Time to Market for a startup venture? Time to Market (TTM) is the time it takes to go from an idea to a finished product. Sometimes you will come across the term Speed to Market (STM). In the context of startups, TTM is a...

What is a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC)? An SBIC is a privately owned company that's licensed and regulated by the SBA. SBICs invest in small businesses in the form of debt and equity. The SBA doesn't invest directly into...

What does it mean for a Private Equity Firm to Exit a Business? PE firms buy an interest in a business. As an exit strategy, private equity firms use IPOs to partially or completely divest their ownership and provide liquidity to their...

How do I Obtain a Business License? Most small businesses need a combination of licenses and permits from both federal and state agencies.

What are the considerations when Naming Your Business? Follow your state's naming guidelines · 2. Don't pick a name that's too similar to a competitor's name · 3. Choose a name that people can spell and pronounce.

Types of Economic Systems compares various types of economic systems by exploring traditional, command, and market economies.

“Factors That Affect Income” discusses various economic factors that affect profit and income, such as inflation, deflation, unemployment, capital goods, human capital, and productivity.

Jessica Estlow is an award winning technology teacher in Brigantine, NJ. The Tech4Learning Innovative Educator (TIE) program recognize her work as an exceptional classroom teacher.
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She created the “Mister Rogers Community...

"Needs in the Community" examines behaviors that illustrate a community that provides for the needs of all of its citizens.

Customer Lifetime Value or CLV is an extremely important business concept. It helps business owners understand how much to spend on marketing and what type of customers to focus on. It's a simple concept made difficult by people who...

Project Part 2: Creating a Complete Doodle with Characters, Props, and Voiceover

Established Titles is a fun novelty gift, meant for a good laugh and not to be taken too seriously. Established Titles bought a couple hundred acres of land in Scotland, and have pledged to protect it and keep it as is forever, and they...