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March 10, 2016
Brazil’s Economy

Brazil’s economy is undergoing the worst recession since 1901, just as the country gears up for this summer’s Rio Olympics. The games face deep cuts, and now the mosquito-born Zika virus creates another threat.

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March 10, 2016
You Say 'Employee,' They Say 'Contractor'

In some places, they're called 1099'ers, after the tax form on which their income is reported: People who do work for a corporation but are classified as independent contractors.

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March 9, 2016
Three Ways to Bounce Back from a Rejection Letter

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March 9, 2016
Why Clever Ads Can Backfire

SMITH BRAIN TRUST — When it comes to display advertising — especially online — simpler can be better. That's the implication of new research from the Robert H.

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March 8, 2016
Nine Tips for Maximum Potential, From the Women of Smith

Retired KPMG partner Terry Iannaconi, MBA ’78, did not start her career looking for a fight.

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March 8, 2016
UMD Dingman-Launched Javazen a Cupid’s Cup Finalist

A “superfood coffee blend” developed and sold by University of Maryland graduates is one of six finalists vying for more than $100,000 in total prizes in the 2016 Cupid's Cup Entrepreneurship Competition.

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March 7, 2016
Smith Terps at the Maryland Food Bank

On Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, students and staff from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business participated in a community service activity with the Maryland Food Bank, a hunger-relief organization.

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March 3, 2016
Buffett’s Letter: Don’t Bet Against the U.S. Economy

SMITH BRAINTRUST — Vexed politicians and Election 2016 voters might scoff.

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March 3, 2016
Small Cans of Soda? You May Not Drink Less

SMITH BRAIN TRUST — For years, soda servings have been ballooning. For its first half-century, Coke's main product was a 6.5 ounce bottle. Later came the reign of the 12-oz. can. In recent years, you couldn't get anything smaller than a 20-oz. behemoth-bottle from many vending machines.

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March 3, 2016
Smith Freshmen Go Global

Smith student Philip Peker ’18 writes about a Smith Start event on global perspective and diversity for freshmen at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business on Feb. 18, 2016.

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