Social Media is a popular topic in both personal and professional conversations today. It seems everyone is on at least one social media site whether that be Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Foursquare, Tumblr, or other. This is because social media has become the preferred method of communication and information broadcasting. The increasing education in web and… Read more »
Starting a Business is like Training for a Triathlon
How is starting a company like training for a triathlon? Sam Inkinen, founder and president of Trulia and a top ranked amateur triathlete shares his knowledge. Eight years ago when Sam Inkinen first moved to the United States, he had no bicycle, wetsuit, nor knowledge about the real estate industry. He has come a long… Read more »
Pyramid to Plate: A New Guide to a Healthy Diet
Last week, First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled the new USDA symbol for healthy eating: a plate. This new plate will be replacing the well-recognized but confusing food pyramid, which has been the symbol for healthy eating for the past two decades. The food pyramid, originally created in 1992, was modified in 2005 but still confused… Read more »
The Power of Saying “Thank You” – The Job Interview Thank You Letter
“Follow-up/thank you letters count! Two candidates for senior posts lost out recently because they didn’t send letters after job interviews, recruiter for Dussick Management Associates says. The companies had hoped the letters would provide clues to the applicant’s communication skills.” – Wall Street Journal In this day and age when most things we write are… Read more »
The Future is Bright for Aspiring Paralegals
You pay college tuition, you attend class everyday, you take extensive notes on your professors’ lectures, and you pull all-nighters to ace that test…but do ever find yourself asking, “What am I going to do once I get my degree? What kind of career will it get me?” With the job market as tough as… Read more »
Summer Wellness Tips
If you love warm weather and enjoy being outdoors, make sure you follow these summer wellness tips to ensure that you stay healthy this summer. Summer is the best time to enjoy warmer weather, more time with friends and family, and fun, new activities to dive into. Use this guide for tips to make the… Read more »
Life of a Paralegal: Myth vs. Fact
In an economy where many industries are downsizing, the paralegal field is breaking the mold and continues to grow. With tens of thousands of lawyers in Los Angeles, most of whom have between 3 or 4 paralegals each, demand for quality paralegals is high. At Fremont University, we want to make sure you’re prepared for… Read more »
Cliché Images to Avoid on your Website
We’ve all seen a few stock images that are used and re-used across many websites on the internet. In a world where coping and pasting digital images is easy to accomplish it’s very easy to fall into the trap of using cliche images for your next graphic or web design project. Not sure which images… Read more »
History of Accounting
For some, the first name that might come to mind when referencing early accounting history is Luca Pacioli. Pacioli described double-entry bookkeeping in his “Summa de Arithmetica, Geometria, Proportioni et Proportionalita” back in 1494. While that may sound like a long time ago, accounting may have roots that trace back even earlier. Accounting has been… Read more »
How Social Media is Changing the Marketing World
We’ve talked before about how social media is changing the way marketing works. Companies are being forced to interact with consumers on a new level and are consequently being held accountable for their actions and their products. We all know news spreads like wildfires online, and consumers’ experiences with various products are no different. Conversations… Read more »
