Domestic Yaks: The Next Buffalo?

Native to the Himalaya and still exotic in North America, yaks have potential. They’re environmentally sound, relatively easy to raise, have cashmere-like wool and lower-fat meat than beef. They’re still a niche — but gaining …

Home Office vs. At the Office: Which Is More Efficient?

A growing number of Americans — nearly 34 million of them — are spending at least one work day a week at home, working remotely. New technologies allow greater flexibility, but do they help or hinder employees’ efficiency?
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10 Lessons for U.S. Companies Seeking Export Growth

President Obama has set a goal for the nation — doubling U.S. exports in the next five years — and helping smaller businesses is a big part of his plan. But for advice from the trenches, we’ve interviewed five executives at g…

Will Obamacare Really Kill 1.6 Million Jobs?

The Republican opposition in Congress has put that number on the impact they say health care insurance reform will have on employment. The law’s proponents say that figure is way off target. The real effect will likely depend o…