Summary: I was born for the stage but I also like accounting. In this program a career specialist and a life coach arrange for Christopher to land a very unglamorous role in a local dinner theater production and then work as an accountant to determine which profession might be right for him. Christopher loves numbers, but he's hooked on the thrill he gets from being on stage. Is he enough of a...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: It has produced captains of industry for more than a century, but what specific training does the Harvard Business School offer? What can an HBS graduate expect in today's economic environment? This CNBC Original documentary ventures into the school's hallowed halls, examining the culture in which top executives and corporate leaders are groomed. Interviews with first-year students highlight...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Noor wants to change the world, but can his idealism pay the bills? Or does this self-described street kid harbor a secret desire to be a successful businessman? In this program a career specialist and a life coach arrange for Noor to work as both insurance underwriter and refugee center volunteer to determine which suits him better. The teen quickly opts to aid people in need, perhaps through...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: This video includes the planning, organization, and controlling factors required in Food Service Administration. Candidates must have good math skills, be able to adapt, be organized, and have the ability to manage people. Administrative duties may include waste management, portion control, vendor costs, seasonal variables, and profits. Record keeping and computer skills are also covered.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: It’s one thing to imagine being an entrepreneur and quite another to take the first steps in creating a real business. This video encourages people who have carefully studied the market for a product or service, have written a solid business plan, and have decided to proceed to the next level. Topics include typical ways of obtaining financing (emphasizing conventional banking sources like...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: The old saying, “People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan,” rings especially true when it comes to creating a company. This video helps aspiring business owners plan to succeed, with advice from veteran entrepreneurs on clarifying goals, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of a potential enterprise, and establishing a realistic pathway to prosperity. Challenging the viewer to take a...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: When it's time to get down to the business of business, introduce your students to some people who make their living at it. This program profiles a corporate accounting assistant, an administrative assistant, an account director, and a principal at a commercial real estate services firm. Together they cover a lot of ground as they discuss the challenges and rewards of their work, providing...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: From price tags to paychecks, from tracking sales to filing taxes, from opening in the morning to locking up at night, the on-the-ground challenges of running a business never end. This video sheds light on them with expert commentary and helpful explorations of numerous management issues. Topics include obtaining proper insurance; determining the best market prices for goods and services;...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011
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Summary: It might seem contradictory, but decisions about how to end a company are just as important as the dreams that give birth to it. There may even be reasons that make a pre-planned exit strategy mandatory, such as the specific needs of investors. This video explores various end-game scenarios for business owners, helping to clarify long-term goals for anyone on the verge of creating a company...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2011