Sir Matt Busby has said at Manchester United, they strive for perfection – and if they fail to attain that, they “might just have to settle for excellence.” Manchester United and Their Business Model Manchester United manage and operate their business as one single reporting segment, which is to say they view themselves as operating…
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Contemplating a Sports MBA? Just do it.
A Masters of Business Administration is a very useful degree in the sports industry. There are many career paths within the industry that require an MBA in order to be successful, and a concentration in Sports Management shows your dedication to the industry. You want to leave your mark and make an impact worth remembering;…
Online Casino Gambling and Betting Best Practices
Online Casino gambling and sports betting are only two types of bets that you can participate in. That said, there are many opportunities to win some money with these methods. People are gambling online and, for various reasons, many more people are learning how to do this. While Casino gambling, it is important that you deal…
Top 5 Reasons Athletes Sign Up for A Race
My name is Tamar Barneis, a competitive athlete who has made a career in the field of endurance event production. Based on my experience, here are the the main reasons why athletes sign up for races. I hope this will provide you with a clear guide on how to draw participants to join your race. Over the past decade,…
Finding Sports at The MGM Grand
Las Vegas, or as it calls itself “The Entertainment Capital of the World,” has always been renowned for its casinos, fine dining, nightlife and shopping. These certainly tick all the boxes for the majority of visitors, yet just what is there to do for us sports fans? Other than betting of course. If you head…
Making Money Online Selling Sports Merchandise And Gear
If you have a line of sports merchandise or gear that you’d like to promote and sell to athletes and fans alike, then you may just want to build an eCommerce business. It’s much cheaper to start than opening up a store because of low overheads, and it’s easier to manage because of software automation….
Gender Equality in Sports – Is It Coming?
Beyond gender, what difference exists between male and female sporting events? I’m a sports fan. I love watching a good contest. Both genders play team ball, need good coaching, and want fan support. Winning championships is the goal, regardless of sport or player. Either sex can have good and bad games. Each, as individuals or…
Tips for Hosting Successful Sporting Events
Sporting events can be extremely profitable for the right company or entrepreneur. Additionally, sporting events offer a worthwhile sponsorship opportunity to marketers who want to reap the benefits of being seen by attendees. Unfortunately, getting started won’t be easy – nor will it be cheap. After initial costs and plans are laid out, there’s even…
NHL Teams and Business – The Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are coming off one of the best seasons in team history with regards to regular season wins. They finished second in the league behind only Boston, who edged them out by one point. They ended up winning their first round matchup vs Dallas (4-2), but were eventually defeated in round two by…
Little League and American Ethics
I have been coaching youth sports, particularly Little League, since my kids have been old enough to be interested – about 10 years now. My oldest son plays “travel” baseball, where individual teams organize separate of summer Little League and play each other in area and interstate tournaments run mostly by commercial companies. A few big…
Financial Planning and Pro Athletes: Players In Investment Trouble
On the topic of financial planning, American economist Paul Samuelson once said, “Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas.” Of course, some athletes have no problems going to Vegas, and they take a lot more than $800 with them….
PGA Tour Needs A Star BRAND, Not A Star Golfer
Golf journalists, analysts, and fans alike have been discussing the sport’s future at quite some length in recent years. Seemingly since that now infamous night involving Tiger Woods in November 2009, when the most iconic sports icon came crashing (no pun intended) down to earth, golf has been searching for its next star. When Rory McIlroy won…