MBA guide 2008

Whether you’re just setting out in business or in mid-career wondering where the spark went, an MBA is a surefire way to light a match under your career. But where to start? Under intense competition to meet the demands of a fast-changing global marketplace, MBA providers have fine-tuned their offerings to the point where the choices are dizzying.
The big news this year is two new programs aimed specifically at newbies hoping to launch careers in business administration. more...

Neighbourhood watch

When a 300-square-foot house hit the market in Toronto last year at an asking price of $179,000, it was an instant media sensation.

Yes, it was outrageous. But here in Vancouver, a recent Century 21 Canada survey touted a 412-square-foot one-bedroom downtown condo as just the thing for first-time homebuyers. The price? A mere $281,000, or $682 a square foot. The Toronto shoebox? Just $596 a square foot. more...