With so many media outlets talking about a recession, many people probably assume the U.S. is officially in a recession. However, as of April 2008 we are not “officially” in a recession, at least not yet, as this brief PowerPoint presentation and podcast explain.

Just about everyone who studies business probably thinks about starting his or her own business one day. This brief podcast mentions some of the key questions to ask before moving ahead with a new business idea, including whether an entrepreneur has the passion to stay motivated and energetic all the way through the start-up phase.