Real-estate broker from Hell
Article Abstract:
Issues concerning the ethics of real-estate broker Thomas E. Chapman are discussed. Chapman and his investors have made millions of dollars by proceeding with real estate development on land adjacent to or inside federally-protected land, such as National Parks, until the land is purchased by the Government for a high price.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2001
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This generation means business
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About 10% of Americans between the ages of 25 and to 35 are increasingly venturing in building their own businesses. One example is Joe Liemandt who started a multi-million dollar software company at the age of 21. Rosemary Jordano,34, manages 12 child-care centers on her own.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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Enterprising women
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Women-owned businesses are being opened twice the rate of male-owned businesses. This phenomena is credited to women's growing corporate experience. Other reasons include layoffs and women's need for greater work flexibility.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1996
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