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Which MBAs Make More: Consultants or Small-Business Owners?

Harvard Business Review

It includes other aspects such as: how much you enjoy your career, whether it provides fulfillment, how much flexibility you get and how much influence you have over what you do and when you do it. Compensation is, of course, more than money. That average is actually hard to nail down, however.

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Case Study: Challenge the Boss or Stand Down?

Harvard Business Review

Thomas Green winced as he reread an e-mail message from his new boss, Frank Davis, marketing director for the travel and hospitality group at D7 Displays. Tom, this week's client meetings went well, but they would have gone better if you had been on top of the market data. When you're on your own, I expect you to be better prepared.