Teaching artists to mind their business (Telegraph-Journal)
Ideas might be the currency of the 21st century, but without a business plan and some entrepreneurial savvy, many artists fail to bring the riches of their creativity to market. Now a new program at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design will try to prepare artists for a career.
Plan budget before making wedding plans (Hattiesburg American)
There's much to decide, but making a plan and sticking to it will help ease the inevitable stress that comes along with preparing for your big day.
Business briefs (Southeast Missourian)
New coffee shop in JacksonA new coffee shop, Coffee and Confections, opened in mid-October in Jackson. The business serves gourmet coffees, herbal teas and baked goods. Diabetic and low-fat foods are offered, as well. Wi-fi access is available.
Retirement Rescue (Forbes)
Stay on the job. Defer spending. Grit your teeth and take a hard look at your portfolio.
LSUA bustling with new building projects (The Alexandria Town Talk)
An ambitious plan designed to take campus life at Louisiana State University at Alexandria up a few notches is under way.
"Twilight" (Salon.com)
Catherine Hardwicke's erotic vampire blockbuster finds the sweet spot where Gothic literature and the iPod meet.