Giving Tuesday

Volunteer New York came up with a unique idea for Giving Tuesday. There goal is to get everybody to perform charity work, so they are trying to get people who couldn't donate at least $50 to charity to pledge at least two hours for 2015. This is an easy way to get people involved in volunteering as it does not require to much commitment in their part.

Holiday Shopping Season

I view Cyber Monday and Black Friday as good things, because they allow people to save money on their holiday shopping which could potentially very expensive. However, I don't think that any shopping should open up until Friday because people should not be forced to work on Thanksgiving. If the stores are closed on Thanksgiving, I have no problem with the season being extended because the stores make money, and people don't have to spend as much money. The sales are good for all parties involved.

Apple Human Resources

Apple has off-the-job training for people who would like to become Apple Certified Trainers. People that work in the retail stores are paid hourly wages..

One job that seems interesting is a campus rep. They don't work many hours, but they are flexible. They go to campuses and spread Apple's message.

Five Companies

1. Dave and Buster's
2. Yelp
3. Lululemon
4.Yahoo
5. Apple
Apple seems to be the best investment because their phones and products are purchased yearly.

Stock Tip

I recommend buying stock in Nike because their products are always bought buy athletes and their clothing is popular. Their current price is $88.90. Their ticker symbol is NKE. Their 52 week hi-lo is 68.95-90.50. They are company that sells sports gear and apparel. They are in the cyclical consumer goods and services sector.

Stock Tip

Invest in oil companies; People rely oil and there is no reason for oil companies to lose money or not improve as a stock.

Businesses with Responsibility

Ben & Jerry's-  They have packaging that is certified by the FSC, which means packaging comes form forests that are managed for the protection of wildlife habitat.

Whole Foods-They try to be a part of a community and an active neighbor.

Starbucks- Their mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit.

The Carrian group in Hong Kong was part of an accounting scandal. They grew very large, and then they were accused of accounting fraud. The bank auditor was then murdered, and an adviser for the firm committed suicide. This then led to the collapse of the company.

On January 22, 2002, Kmart filed for chapter 11 reorganization. This was due to great financial challenges the company was facing. Their business improved greatly, and the company became successful again.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

Businesses can expect financial assistance and advice from the Department of Commerce with the goal of helping the business to be competitive. The agency offerings have evolved as some businesses have needed more money to operate, and more help .

Chapter One Vocab

The United States operates under capitalism because businesses are allowed to try to earn profits and own businesses.

My name is Connor Ehl. I like to play baseball and golf. I have an eighteen year old brother and sister. I don't have a favorite movie, but I tend to like comedies. I am a Red Sox fan and a Patriots fan. I don't have any special interests.