International Business

International business comprises all commercial transactions that take place between two or more regions, countries and nations beyond their political boundaries. Usually, private companies undertake such transactions for profit; governments undertake them for profit and for political reasons.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Good Summer

  Hello to all that have been following my blog or have had a chance to just drop by and offer an eye. I greatly appreciate it. This summer has been quite busy for me regarding the fact that it was my first summer coming out of college finishing my sophomore year at Penn State. My ultimate goal this summer was to be working around the clock everyday with minimal time for fun or vacations just to observe how much an individual could possibly make in a duration of summer months. Of course I set out time for sleep. The first week I returned...

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

What is Success?

Well I can't really say, I could tell you what my interpretation of success is. I can tell you what I see as being "successful" and how I envision it but I would not be able to tell you what it means for everyone. Everyone see's success differently. Of course there is a concrete definition that the world we live in would like for us to follow but the reality of it is that we all have different ideas of success. From me to you, to a homeless person or even a wealthy person. All of our views are different.  I always wondered why some homeless...

Friday, April 18, 2014

7 Tips to Help Land That Perfect Summer Internship

If you are in college and hoping to use an internship to get your foot in the door of your particular industry, you are not alone. The competition for such slots is bound to be intense, but the good news is that there are certain things that you can do to enhance your chances of landing a position that will provide you with the skills and experience necessary to succeed in a variety of related fields. This post will highlight some of the important considerations to check off the proverbial list before going after that internship. After...

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Quote of the Week

“ Our growth depends not on how many experiences we devour, but on how many we digest. ”— Ralph W. Sock...

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

How good is your "Eyesight"?

1601-1699 Ionic St Philadelphia, PA 19103 United States Can you see what I see? Well I see opportunity.This particular picture is important to me because it represents my current viewpoint and situation. The complexity of beginning at the very bottom accompanied by life's obstacles in order to one day make it to the top. In this shot I can see where I want to be from where I currently stand and that is at the top. That is the primary focus....

Monday, April 14, 2014

Remain Focus..

In some of the worse situations, it is important to stay focus. Know the worth of your work. Know the worth of your focus. The simple pre-compensation is the just the satisfaction of working towards or on something you really care about and that's what will set people apart. The people that actually have a goal and work towards it and those who have a goal and think about it. Take action and take risks. What is the worse thing that can happen? Failure? Well failure is a bare mineral recipe for success. So with that being said how do you expect...

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Business Term of the Week

Hey guys, This week's business term of the week is NASDAQ. You're probably familiar with or have heard of the term/acronym. If yo pay attention to the stock exchange you have very well seen this before it. It stands for National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. So what is NASDAQ and what does it do? Well, the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations, known as NASDAQ, is an American stock exchange. It is the largest electronic screen-based equity securities trading market in the United States....

Friday, January 17, 2014

Nutrition for Thought

Work diligently while maintaining a humble character and realistic ideologies. I get caught up a lot in what peoples expectations are for me. Sometimes I move way too fast, thinking I can do great things in a very little bit of time. I'm not saying that that is not possible but you have to pay attention to details. Details that can easily be over looked if your only focused on the outcome of your current project or success mission. Time your self. Race against yourself but do include incredible detail. Rome wasn't built in a day. Picasso did not...

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Business Term of the Week

"Capital" 1. Financial assets or the financial value of assets, such as cash.2. The factories, machinery and equipment owned by a business and used in production. “Capital” can mean many things. Its specific definition depends on the context in which it is used. In general, it refers to financial resources available for use. Companies and societies with more capital are better off than those with less capital. Information provided by Investoped...

Recap on my meeting with Beth Dyson

Beth DysonNFTE Program DirectorEastern University Graduate Background Very recently I met with an extremely important figure in my life. If you do not already know, I am currently a college freshmen at Penn State University. So I am unable to be in the city as often as I would like to be. Each time I have the opportunity to come home over break I try to make it my obligation to meet with Beth Dyson to share with her some of my most...