The best industries for starting a business right now   
Inc.
Thinking about launching a business, but don’t know what the right industry is for you? Check out Inc.’s list of various industries that are growing and have the potential to capture more market share in the near future. Find out if one of your business passions is aligned with an industry on this list.

A $150,000 mistake – why corporations should avoid politics   
bNet
Find out why Target’s support of GOP candidate Tom Emmer turned out to be a larger cost than a benefit for the corporation. This example touches on why corporations should avoid supporting political candidates financially, and how negative customer reaction can be detrimental.

Seven rules for a creative startup culture   
Forbes
In today’s competitive world, with its accelerating rate of change, no competitive advantage lasts long. The only sustainable competitive advantage is creativity – and creativity requires culture. If you want to build and maintain a creative culture in your organization, you need to make sure your operation is guided by these seven critical rules.

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