http://blogs.bgsu.edu/bgsumba Another amazing bgsu blog Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:23:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hey there!  It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving Day is right around the corner.  In the United States, this also means the coming of "Black Friday", which is the biggest shopping day of the year.  In a stagnant retail situation, leading retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target are looking to be ... http://blogs.bgsu.edu/bgsumba/2009/11/19/are-teachers-coaches/ Just received breaking news that there is a rift between the parent Burger King company and Burger King franchisees.  The concern is over the $1 double cheeseburger, which franchise owners are saying costs more than $1 to produce.  With this concern in mind, a number of franchisees have banded together ... http://blogs.bgsu.edu/bgsumba/2009/11/13/what-does-a-double-cheeseburger-cost-a-lawsuit-may-decide/ Good afternoon!  Happy Friday!  (Is it Friday the 13th today?) Anyhow, I am pretty excited about a speaker who is coming to campus on Monday.   His name is Tim Augustine.  From what I have heard, he is very energetic and very knowledgeable about networking.  For anyone, networking is a valuable tool ... http://blogs.bgsu.edu/bgsumba/2009/11/13/job-searchnetworking-guru-coming-to-campus/ Greetings from the GEPB Office!  How are you all today? As a soon-to-be alumnus of the full-time MBA program, I have been actively pursuing full-time employment for after graduation.  Well, recently I stumbled upon an interesting revelation in the midst of the application process.     Much is said in business about "thinking outside the box".  We need ... http://blogs.bgsu.edu/bgsumba/2009/11/05/outside-of-outside-the-box/ As a student in the full-time MBA program, you will get to go on at least one field trip.  Last Friday, the class of 2010 went to the headquarters of The Longaberger Company and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.  Meanwhile, over the course of my program, my class (the class of 2009) went to ... http://blogs.bgsu.edu/bgsumba/2009/10/29/mba-field-trips/ Well, time sure is flying for this MBA student.  Things have been rather hectic, although I do think I finally have a hang of things this semester:).  My courses this semester have been challenging and mentally stimulating.  Meanwhile, the job search continues.  I have had a few interviews the past ... http://blogs.bgsu.edu/bgsumba/2009/10/23/october-is-almost-over-already/ When taking Economics and Finance courses in my undergraduate studies, I began shaping a better understanding of personal finances.  In these courses, I learned about topics such as APRs and EARs, fiscal responsibility, and deficit spending.  Applying this to my personal financial situation, I knew that I wanted to always be responsible with my ... http://blogs.bgsu.edu/bgsumba/2009/10/17/quick-comment-on-personal-finances-and-bargain-hunting/ Recently, the National Football League's season began.  Likewise, the new full-time cohort and my cohort began the Fall semester.  In both areas, there are sometimes simulations involved.   I have participated in fantasy football before--maybe 3 times in my lifetime.  Twice, I partook in budget rotisserie leagues, which require participants to pick ... http://blogs.bgsu.edu/bgsumba/2009/10/08/simulations/ As it is time to start preparing for the GMAT and completing your application, I wanted to revive an older post from earlier this year. For those of you who have already taken the GMAT, I would love to hear your thoughts on the exam and preparation. --------------------------------------------- For many people, taking ... http://blogs.bgsu.edu/bgsumba/2009/09/30/need-help-on-the-gmat/ Last fall, we experienced the collapse of the  US financial industry.  Quickly and intensely, the industry changed its shape, with some firms taking over other firms and other companies ceasing to exist.  One of the firms that filed for bankruptcy during this collapse was Lehman Brothers Holding Inc.  Now, former Lehman Vice President Lawrence McDonald ... http://blogs.bgsu.edu/bgsumba/2009/09/22/former-lehman-brothers-executive-to-speak-on-campus-thursday/