Introduction

Hello everyone!  My name is Frances Adams, and I am an incoming freshman at the University of Pittsburgh College of Business Administration and the David C. Frederick Honors College. I was born and raised in Barrington, Rhode Island, a small town in an even smaller state.   I love working with people and have an…

Is the Natural Environment a Stakeholder?

Patagonia is a certified B Corporation and is “legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment” (BCorporation).   In an industry dominated by fast fashion and environmentally harmful trends, Patagonia easily differentiates itself by creating a truly sustainable business practice. This company produces high quality…

Pitt Athletics

The greatest business opportunity accessible to Pitt Athletics is the ability to capitalize on generating revenue from the D1 football program. Zacks.com reported that a single university’s college football program generates approximately $31.9 million annually, and Pitt is no exception. To purchase tickets for the September 1st game, ticket prices ranged from $142 to $1,059….

Small Business Maximization

Just Another Slimer   Just Another Slimer is a small artisan slime shop that is based in Rhode Island. The revenue for this business is almost entirely generated through social media exposure and marketing on Instagram. This small business’ customer base consists of both children and adults from all over the world and is financed…