In large business entities there are several key points to consider in order to best cultivate a prosperous business model. We first must work to understand the dynamics of the enterprise (processes and characteristics) by examining those from an internal and external perspective. For example, understanding and aligning to your organizational vision, mission, leadership, strategies, systems, and culture is critical for success. In addition, a disciplined methodology and understanding of key business drivers are imperative.

Launching a small business is a dream for many people with ideas and a desire to play by their own rules. But achieving that dream means facing some harsh realities. Successful (and non-successful) companies are not born overnight, so here are some important questions to ask yourself if you are in the idea stage:

In the midst of a global pandemic and at a time when America was experiencing perhaps the greatest racial reckoning since the Civil Rights movement of the 60s, alum Jade Poates had an idea that she hoped would help unify her academic peers while also bringing the Black student experience to the forefront.

As an accomplished triathlete, author, public speaker, UAGC instructor, and board member for the Center for Women’s Leadership at the School of Business and Technology at the University of Arizona Global Campus, Dr. Jennie Walker has never been one to shy away from a challenge. 

Anyone who has used the University of Arizona Global Campus Writing Center Paper Review service for help on an assignment understands why it is the most-used resource on the Writing Center website: it works!

Most students know what it’s like to spend way too much time trying to figure out how to format the final reference entry of their paper perfectly. Is it a webpage or a website? Is that the author or editor? What should be italicized? Perhaps these questions resonate with you because you have scoured the internet to find this information before hitting “submit” on an assignment. Maybe you mastered every entry in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 6th Edition.

And then they updated to the seventh edition (2020).

Going back to school as a working adult can be very exciting yet overwhelming at the same time, especially for students who dropped out in the past before completing a degree. Taking the leap to continue your education brings on a lot of new challenges. From finding the money to finding time, working adults going back to college face different obstacles than traditional students. However, if you’re prepared, you can easily overcome these obstacles and successfully transition into life as a college student.