Education

Back in the 1990s, teen entrepreneurs were rare, as most college-bound students aspired to become accountants, doctors, engineers, journalists and lawyers.

The world is getting smaller, while businesses of all sizes are becoming more international.

If your son or daughter has his or her sights on the Ivy League, then their path may be determined as early as kindergarten. Competition for places at the top private schools has reached a breaking point.

Are you thinking about going back to school? Instead of sharpening your pencils, buying a new spiral notebook and heading into a traditional classroom with a blackboard, attending a class could be as simple as turning on your Notebook or tablet, and logging into a website called Blackboard from the comforts of your couch or while you are getting your caffeine fix at your neighbourhood coffee shop.