My father was in the coal business in West Virginia. Both dad and mother were, however, originally from Massachusetts; New England, to them, meant the place to go if you really wanted an education. John Knowles businesscoaldad Change image and share on social
The way it works in our family is, it's the family business. Much like in the Mafia. Every child is given the opportunity to act at a young age and to learn what it's like to be in the business. Jordan Bridges actagebusiness Change image and share on social
Even when I lost my job at CBS News, I set up shop in my youngest daughter's bedroom and started Brainstormin' Productions and the Hannah Storm Foundation. And guess who was there, visiting me and enthusiastically making business charts and graphs that covered my entire kitchen table? My dad, of course. Hannah Storm bedroombrainstorminbusiness share on social
I don't have any ego about it, but I find there's not a great work ethic in show business. A lot of people are in it to make money, and coming from stand-up, you have to work so hard because almost nothing works, and if you lose the audience for three minutes, you're dead. Norm MacDonald audiencebusinesscome share on social
Initially, I got into the business to do drama. I never really thought I would be doing sci-fi films. Cole Hauser businessdramafilm Change image and share on social
My early business ventures included growing Christmas trees and breeding birds. Richard Branson birdbreedbusiness Change image and share on social
I basically see two reasons for a going public: Glencore gets access to more money. It is a way of funding your business and to finance growth. Plus: You have more liquid shares. It is easier to leave the company and redeem your shares. The 'going public' may also be an exit strategy for the top management. Marc Rich accessbasicallybusiness share on social
In six short years, small business owners and family farmers will once again be assessed a tax on the value of their property at the time of their death, despite having paid taxes throughout their lifetime. Doc Hastings assessbusinessdeath share on social
Now, there is no business like show business, and there is no publicity like word of mouth. What is word of mouth, you may ask? Well, word of mouth is gold to Hollywood bigwigs, and it equates to box office bonanzas and hit TV shows. Kristoffer Polaha bigwigbonanzabox share on social
I decided to retire from show business at the age of 17, because I didn't like it a bit. Shirley Bassey agebitebusiness Change image and share on social