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In the News: David Deeds on Business Partnerships
In the NewsDavid Deeds, entrepreneurship professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently provided insights to the Minnesota Star Tribune on what makes successful business partnerships. From the story: Starting a new business might inspire visions of launching the next Microsoft or Apple. But the image of the heroic solo entrepreneur, though often…
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In the News: Dave Vang on Secondhand Stores
In the NewsDave Vang, professor of finance at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke to KSTP-TV on the growing popularity of secondhand stores to save money and avoid tariffs. From the story: Between economic uncertainty and the trade war with China, Dave Vang, a finance expert at the University of St. Thomas,… -
In the News: Jennifer Kalla on Last-Minute To-Dos for Filing Taxes
In the NewsJennifer Kalla, an Opus College of Business clinical faculty member, provided insights to MarketWatch regarding last-minute to-dos for people who haven’t filed taxes yet. From the story: It’s getting down to the wire, but if you haven’t filed your taxes yet, these 15 experts have tips to make it (at least somewhat) less painful –… -
In the News: Dave Vang on Auto Tariffs
In the NewsDave Vang, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KSTP-TV regarding auto tariffs. The new taxes on foreign imported goods imposed by the Trump administration has left Americans rushing to buy vehicles before costs increase. From the story: Auto sales have been spiking across the nation and… -
In the News: Aaron Sackett on Consumer Psychology
In the NewsOpus College of Business Professor Aaron Sackett recently spoke with MPR on consumer psychology and the potential impact of the 40-day boycott of Target. From the interview: Host: Well, we’re a few days into a 40-day boycott of Target. It calls for supporters to give up shopping at the Minneapolis-based company during Lent. The boycott comes… -
In the News: Christopher Michaelson on Whether Federal Workers Should Accept Trump’s Buyout
In the NewsChristopher Michaelson, business ethics professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently co-authored an article in Time magazine about the “deferred resignation” offer given to federal employees. From the article: The scale and suddenness of this offer is unprecedented in the federal government but typical of slash-and-burn management practices espoused by Trump and… -
In the News: David Deeds Co-Authors Article on Technological Innovation in Harvard Business Review
In the NewsDavid Deeds, entrepreneurship professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently co-authored an article on making better strategic decisions around slow-developing technology in the Harvard Business Review. From the article: Most corporations can’t afford to invest much effort in tracking technologies that may take decades to be effective and affordable enough… -
In the News: Mike Porter on UnitedHealthcare Facing Public Relations Challenges
In the NewsMike Porter, professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal about the need for UnitedHealthcare to reassure investors and address public concerns following the tragic killing of CEO Brian Thompson. From the story: After last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson,… -
In the News: Andy Babula on Rising Property Taxes in Minnesota
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with MPR about the rising property taxes in Minnesota, what they fund, and how they impact homeowners. From the interview: Host: Well, for our listeners, could you give us a sense for… -
In the News: Mike Porter on Holiday Shopping and the Revival of Shopping Malls
In the NewsMike Porter, professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the revival of malls as holiday shoppers seek experiences and retail therapy, with increased traffic and creative uses of mall spaces driving the comeback. From the story: The start of the holiday shopping season…