1. University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

2. Washington University in St. Louis (Olin)

3. Thunderbird School of Global Management

4. University of Southern California (Marshall)

5. Northwestern University (Kellogg)

6. University of Notre Dame (Mendoza)

7. New York University (Stern)

8. Cornell University (Johnson)

9. Columbia University (NY Program)

10.  University of North Carolina (Kenan-Flagler)

Thunderbird rated highest overall for imparting skills in strategic thinking, general leadership, and the ability to work across multiple functional areas. Wharton and Olin got high marks for offering career assistance. Wharton is also notable for allowing students to work one-on-one with faculty to design independent-study theses that are often directly applicable to their jobs. Kellogg far outstripped other programs by corporations voting in the survey, being credited for grooming students who perform well under pressure. Kellogg students are also encouraged to work on class projects directly related to their companies. DW

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eBay Consulting: More than 700,000 businesses use eBay as a marketplace to connect with consumers. They need help conducting market research, pricing strategies, shipping, and competitive analysis.

Selling on eBay: Sell used and new items on this great world market, but don’t invest in inventory until you have spent some time on eBay to make sure you can compete with sellers on price, and that there is a market for what you have to offer. Offer quality products, not junk.

Specialized Coaching: The coaching market has boomed in recent years, with specialized areas such as life, spiritual, corporate, relationship, and business coaching. Take a coaching program and put up your virtual shingle.

Children’s Arts Education: With schools reducing arts budgets and enrichment programs, the door is wide open for creative entrepreneurs who can offer after-school and weekend programs for kids in any of the arts.

Pet Sitting: More and more pet owners are hiring others to walk dogs, care for kitties, and provide their pets with companionship while they’re at work or on trips.

Clutter Busting: People are desperate to dump, recycle, sell, and find new homes for their junk––and have the stuff left in garages, storage units, drawers, and spare rooms attractively and functionally organized.

Personal Shopping: Busy executives are often willing to leave the onerous tasks of clothes shopping, tailoring, and cleaning to savvy outsiders.

Freelance Writing: Many companies, nonprofits, and educational institutions outsource writing assignments for their websites, news-letters, magazines, annual reports, and more.

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1. Williamsburg, Virginia
The ghost of American Christmases past is alive at this reconstructed colonial capital, with its month of holiday events. Experience a yuletide supper welcoming Father Christmas’s arrival, a Christmas tree lighting, and a firing of the Christmas guns. A two-night package at the Governor’s Inn starts at $81 per person.

2. Ski Resorts in the West
Not only do ski resorts in Colorado, California, and Canada have awesome powder, they also have child-care centers and programs for families with kids. Whistler-Blackcomb offers small-group ski lessons and has free outdoor adventure centers for kids to explore. There’s also tubing, dogsledding, and ice climbing. Select programs are 40 percent off during Discover Whistler Days through mid-December.

3. Europe
Get a new thrill by experiencing the Old World’s spin on holiday traditions. Renting a Tuscan villa or Provençal farmhouse costs less now than during summer’s high season. Or visit famous Christmas arts-and-crafts markets while cruising the Danube or Rhine: Grand Circle Travel offers a nine-day cruise for $1,395*, including international airfare.
*Please check with tour operators; prices are subject to change.

4. Hershey, Pennsylvania
Forget the Disney World crowds and go to the “sweetest place on Earth.” Besides the 30 themed amusement-park rides at Hersheypark, you can enjoy the Christmas in Chocolate Town, a holiday dinner and musical at the Hershey Lodge. The Breakfast With Santa package, at $498 a night for four, includes lodge accommodation, a buffet with Santa, and admission to Hersheypark and Hershey’s Sweet Lights Show.

5. Club Med in the Caribbean or Mexico
These beach resorts are known for fun-packed kids’ programs with a range of activities from water sports to archery and trapeze. Put the tots in Baby Club Med or Petit Club Med if you need some beach downtime. The most family-friendly Club Meds are on the Mexican coasts and in Guadeloupe and the Dominican Republic.

6. Rocky Mountaineer Train, Canadian Rockies
Experience a real winter wonderland as this train travels from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Banff, Alberta. You’ll be treated to magnificent mountain views and partake of holiday partying onboard. Ranging from two to eleven days, the itineraries include side trips to glaciers and mineral springs along the way.

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