State salaries database: Universities dominate list of top earners (Times-Dispatch)
Some exceptional reporting from the TD: College and university staff and administration are by far the highest earners on the state payroll, according to a list of state salaries obtained by the Richmond Times-Dispatch using Virginia’s Freedom of Information laws.
2-cent tax bump works as planned (Roanoke Times)
Figures for the first two months of Roanoke’s meals tax increase show that it is easing the schools’ budget shortfall without having much effect on restaurants.
Expansion of call centers to bring 540 jobs to region (Virginian-Pilot)
Two local call centers are planning to hire more than 54 0 workers in the coming months, company and city officials have announced.
How Can You Tell When A CEO Is Lying? (NPR)
After studying thousands of corporate earnings calls, two researchers from Stanford University think they’ve come up with a way to tell when senior executives are fibbing.
Largest Bank Will Resume Foreclosure Push in 23 States (NY Times)
Bank of America announced on Monday that it would resume home foreclosures in nearly two dozen states, despite the running controversy over how banks handled tens of thousands of cases of homeowners facing eviction.
How to Build a Dream Franchise (Inc.)
Zane Tankel, who runs 35 Applebee’s restaurants in and around New York City, shares his tips for building a successful — and unique — franchise.
How to Ditch Your Cube and Be Your Own Boss (Entrepreneur)
Pamela Slim, author of Cubicle Nation wants to set you free. Consider her advice for opting out of corporate life.
State salaries database: Universities dominate list of top earners (Times-Dispatch)
Some exceptional reporting from the TD: College and university staff and administration are by far the highest earners on the state payroll, according to a list of state salaries obtained by the Richmond Times-Dispatch using Virginia’s Freedom of Information laws.
2-cent tax bump works as planned (Roanoke Times)
Figures for the first two months of Roanoke’s meals tax increase show that it is easing the schools’ budget shortfall without having much effect on restaurants.
Expansion of call centers to bring 540 jobs to region (Virginian-Pilot)
Two local call centers are planning to hire more than 54 0 workers in the coming months, company and city officials have announced.
How Can You Tell When A CEO Is Lying? (NPR)
After studying thousands of corporate earnings calls, two researchers from Stanford University think they’ve come up with a way to tell when senior executives are fibbing.
Largest Bank Will Resume Foreclosure Push in 23 States (NY Times)
Bank of America announced on Monday that it would resume home foreclosures in nearly two dozen states, despite the running controversy over how banks handled tens of thousands of cases of homeowners facing eviction.
How to Build a Dream Franchise (Inc.)
Zane Tankel, who runs 35 Applebee’s restaurants in and around New York City, shares his tips for building a successful — and unique — franchise.
How to Ditch Your Cube and Be Your Own Boss (Entrepreneur)
Pamela Slim, author of Cubicle Nation wants to set you free. Consider her advice for opting out of corporate life.