Business is an Art Form - Click To Read Article
In my last blog, I spoke about delivering the goods and how consumers, whether past, present or future, want the best for their money. That will never change. Another thing that will never change is that art forms will always draw from the past, reflect on the present, and look to the future. That applies to everything from art and architecture to business.

The Harder I Work, The Luckier I Get - Click To Read Article
\"Diligence is the mother of good luck.\" - Benjamin Franklin

Staying on Top - Click To Read Article
One way I stay on top of things is to realize there’s a flip side to everything. It keeps me circumspect in both good and bad times. This produces a learning curve, which is a smart way to look at problems or the curveballs that come your way. There are highs and lows in everyone’s life. Whether you’ve reached your goals or not, staying on top of things requires momentum on a daily basis.

Young Boss, Older Worker - Click To Read Article
In today’s multi-generational workplace, it’s not unusual for an older worker to have a younger boss. In order for that relationship to survive, both partners have to capitalize on each other’s experiences and strengths.

Why We Want You to Be Rich - Click To Read Article
My friend, Robert Kiyosaki, and I recently came out with a new book -- Why We Want You to Be Rich - and it\'s already a huge bestseller.

Wrestling - Click To Read Article
Recently I did something that was totally out of character for me. I always talk about taking chances - whether in business or in life -- and this time I really took a big one. I agreed to take part in a huge WWE wrestling extravaganza, headed up by an amazing man named Vince McMahon. He can put on a show the likes of which I’ve never seen.

Working on Vacation - Click To Read Article
I don’t go on vacation very often and, when I do, it’s always a working vacation. So the results of a new survey really don’t surprise me.

Women Angry At Work - Click To Read Article
I know it doesn’t seem fair, but getting angry at work can be good if you’re a man and bad if you’re a woman.

Will History Repeat Itself? - Click To Read Article
In the 1930s, the German government had printed so much currency that its money nearly lost its value. One story tells of a woman who pulled a wheelbarrow full of money to buy some bread. When she came out of the baker's to get her money to pay for the bread, someone had stolen her wheelbarrow and left the money.

Wrestling, Ratings and Guerrilla Marketing - Click To Read Article
Guerilla marketing is a term that was coined by Jay Conrad Levinson in his book of 1984, Guerilla Marketing. This is a form of advertising and promotions that depends on the unconventional. Imagination is key, and a big budget isn’t always necessary. Entrepreneurs use this technique, and it’s considered to be non-traditional--just what entrepreneurs are known for being.

When You Really Have to Say, "You're Fired!" - Click To Read Article
Although it’s become one of my signatures, firing people is not something I enjoy doing. In reality, I’d rather hire really great employees in the first place so that firing them is something I never plan on doing.

When to Listen - Click To Read Article
I always ask other people what they think. Whether it’s in my real-life boardroom when I’m making a multi-million dollar business decision or whether it’s on the set of The Apprentice in my famous boardroom, I like to know what people think. After all, I surround myself with talented advisors for that very reason. I value their opinions and want to hear them. But that doesn’t mean I always do what they say.

What Not To Say To Your Boss - Click To Read Article
If you’re smart, you’ve learned what not to say in a romantic relationship. You’d never tell a woman she looked fat in a dress or tell a man he was losing his hair. But have you learned what not to say in a business relationship?

Weathering the Market - Click To Read Article
With the current state of the market, everyone keeps asking me what to do with their money.

Too Many Complaints - Click To Read Article
So much for the belief that the customer is always right.

Times Are Good - Click To Read Article
You’re probably wondering what I’m talking about when you see that headline. But I’m talking about what’s happening today, now, in the U.S. I say that times are good because there are still plenty of opportunities out there. In fact I’m a little tired of the negative cloud we seem to be under these days.

The Trump / Kiyosaki Road to Riches - Click To Read Article
An exclusive look between the covers of our new book, Why We Want You to Be Rich.

The Value of a College Education - Click To Read Article
I've been a long-time supporter of college education. I think that a college degree puts you so far ahead in life that it's utterly necessary in today's competitive business world.

The Third Deadly Workplace Sin: Anger - Click To Read Article
Recently, I read an article from Careerbuilder.com about the Seven Deadly Workplace Sins. Last time, I gave you my take on Envy. Today, it’s all about Anger.

The Sixth Deadly Workplace Sin: Gluttony - Click To Read Article
Recently, I read an article from Careerbuilder.com about the Seven Deadly Workplace Sins. Last time, I gave you my take on Sloth. Today, it’s all about Gluttony.

The Road to Wisdom - Click To Read Article
There are many roads to wisdom, and many wonderful books to educate us on our way.

The Second Deadly Workplace Sin: Envy - Click To Read Article
Recently, I read an article from Careerbuilder.com about the Seven Deadly Workplace Sins. Two days ago, I gave you my take on Pride. This morning, it’s all about Envy.

The Seventh Deadly Workplace Sin: Lust - Click To Read Article
Recently, I read an article from Careerbuilder.com about the Seven Deadly Workplace Sins. Last time, I gave you my take on Gluttony. Finally, it’s all about Lust.

The More You Learn the More You Realize What You Dont Know - Click To Read Article
Sometimes we are so zealous to become successful that we forget about what is significant. The background for success should include some intrinsic values as well as monetary values. We should be aware of our culture and other cultures, our history and their history, and not live in what has been termed \"a cultural vacuum.\" Someone once said that not knowing history was like being a leaf that didn\'t know it was part of a tree. That\'s an interesting visual and it applies to many people. We are individually responsible for our education, and that means whether you\'re in school or not.

Swim Against the Tide - Click To Read Article
Your electricity might flow better through another socket

The Art of Negotiation - Click To Read Article
Negotiating is an art. There are nuances and finely honed techniques and rules to be aware of. Here are a few of them:

Take the Hit - Click To Read Article
Take the responsibility. Take the hit. If you do that, you will have no need to blame others or continually find fault with them.

The Fourth Deadly Workplace Sin: Greed - Click To Read Article
Recently, I read an article from Careerbuilder.com about the Seven Deadly Workplace Sins. Last time, I gave you my take on Anger. Today, it’s all about Greed.

The Fifth Deadly Workplace Sin: Sloth - Click To Read Article
Recently, I read an article from Careerbuilder.com about the Seven Deadly Workplace Sins. Last time, I gave you my take on Greed. This morning, it’s all about Sloth.

Teleworking - Click To Read Article
Among the business trends for 2008 is an even greater increase in teleworking.

The Importance of a Good Handshake - Click To Read Article
For the first time ever, researchers have studied the importance of a good handshake.

The First Apprentice: Great Managers Work For the Team - Click To Read Article
It's been almost five years since that first season of The Apprentice appeared on television. The first winner was a young man named Bill Rancic, who has gone on to be a best-selling author, a guest advisor on The Apprentice, a public speaker and the host of his own reality show on the A&E Network.

Synergy - Click To Read Article
Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success. --Henry Ford

Styles of Leadership - Click To Read Article
I think the candidates on last season's The Apprentice were the best we have had so far. They were intelligent and resourceful, and most of them possessed strong leadership skills.

Sue Your Boss - Click To Read Article
Sometimes I just can’t believe the stuff I read.

Seven Deadly Workplace Sins. First Up: Pride - Click To Read Article
Recently, I read an article from Careerbuilder.com about the Seven Deadly Workplace Sins. I’d have to agree that they did a pretty good job pinpointing the vices that can surely get you in trouble at work. Missing only the stone tablets and Moses, they’re some pretty good sins to avoid if you want to succeed professionally.

Rosie - Click To Read Article
Lots of people have been asking me why I took such a harsh stand on Rosie O'Donnell.

Rudeness at Work - Click To Read Article
How important is it to you that people be polite at work? A professor of psychology at West Chester University in Pennsylvania conducted a study all about rudeness in the workplace. Jennifer Bunk found that about 75 percent of workers say they’re treated rudely at least once a year. That can mean anything from being ignored by the boss or hearing snide remarks from coworkers.

Sales and Marketing is 24/7 - Click To Read Article
Last week there was an article on Forbes.com titled Genuine Business Lessons from Donald Trump by Shaun Rein, who is the founder and managing director of the China Market Research Group. He writes for Forbes on strategy, leadership and marketing, and I found his insights to be right on.

Remain Open to Learning and New Ideas - Click To Read Article
"There is only one thing I know, and that is I know nothing." - Socrates

Prescience - Click To Read Article
Years ago, when reality shows first hit the television industry, I had been approached many times to appear in one. I refused all the offers, although a few were tempting. I just didn’t feel it was the right time or right venue for me. Then, after I’d refused all the offers, Mark Burnett approached me with his idea for The Apprentice and I just knew it was right. It had an educational subtext, the concept was solid, and sure enough, we had a solid hit on our hands.

Paying Kids to Study (An Early Business Lesson) - Click To Read Article
In a pilot program in metro Atlanta called “Learn and Earn,” several schools are paying kids to study.

Perks of a Good, Demanding Job - Click To Read Article
Does your job make you think too much? Even though sometimes it may not seem like it, that’s a good thing.

Presidential List - Click To Read Article
I read an article recently that made a lot of sense to me. Doris Kearns Goodwin is a Pulitzer Prize winner for her books on history, and she made a list of ten points that are important for a President to consider and to emulate if they hoped to be great. She has written books about Abraham Lincoln and Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and she believes leadership strengths should be considered carefully before voting. Here are some of the attributes that she feels make for a great leader--and I agree!

On Being a Brand: What's in a Name? - Click To Read Article
I never planned on becoming a brand name. Nevertheless, my wellspring of ideas, my own personal aesthetic, and a variety of circumstances have resulted in an expanding network of interests. Trump has ultimately become a great brand name due to my rigorous standards of quality. The Trump brand carries a promise that whatever bears the name will be elite.

Never Quit: A Lesson from The Apprentice - Click To Read Article
I was shocked after a recent task on The Apprentice, when a candidate resigned instead of taking her chances in the boardroom. After having a tough time as project manager - and knowing her teammates certainly didn’t like her - Michelle threw in the towel and quit.

Office Romances - Click To Read Article
This season on The Apprentice, two of the candidates - Tim and Nicole - had what I guess you would call “an office romance.” The romance ended up hurting Tim because he couldn’t figure out if his loyalties were to Nicole or to his team. Plus he couldn’t really concentrate on what he was doing.

Not Taking Vacations - Click To Read Article
Many Americans are giving up traditional vacations. The reasons range from having too little time off work to not having enough money to travel. But in many cases, people just aren’t in the habit of getting away from their jobs. All this has some experts worried.

More People Moonlighting - Click To Read Article
Whether or not you believe we’re in a recession, a lot of people are taking a hit to their wallets and bank accounts and have to deal with it in some relatively old-fashioned ways.

Men and Cosmetic Surgery - Click To Read Article
Not that long ago I talked about a new study that found more and more women are becoming addicted to Botox. Now I read that men are fueling a boom in cosmetic surgery and other treatments.

Men and Body Image - Click To Read Article
You always hear about how looking at photos of gorgeous models is harmful to average-looking women. Some people say it's bad for women's body image and can lead to eating disorders and emotional issues.

Moms Not Working - Click To Read Article
For years, career women have heard that it’s fine for them to quit their jobs in order to become stay-at-home moms. They’re told that it’s the best thing for their children and eventually they can make their way back into the workforce when their kids get old enough.

Misery Clubs - Click To Read Article
I’ve heard misery loves company but this is ridiculous.

Mind Your P's and Q's - Click To Read Article
Some people might think billionaires don't have to impress anyone, but most of us still live by these rules.

Managing Difficult People - Click To Read Article
One of the biggest challenges candidates face on The Apprentice is managing difficult teammates. Even the most talented of project managers often struggles when he or she has to lead individuals who are disliked or disruptive. It drains energy from the rest of the group and it can make the work environment a divisive one.

Making the Right Call - Click To Read Article
I was on Neal Cavuto’s show yesterday and we were discussing economic conditions and Atlantic City. I stepped down as chairman of the Trump Entertainment Resorts after my offer to buy the company was turned down by the bondholders. I was hoping that I might be able to reverse its fortunes.

Manage Difficult Times - Click To Read Article
The following question was submitted to "Ask Donald Trump" by a Trump University member.

Make It Happen in Your Life - Click To Read Article
In a recent issue of Business Week magazine, I was voted, by their readers, as "the world's most competitive businessperson" and voted by the staff and writers of Business Week as one of the top 10 most competitive businesspeople on the planet. To me, that is a great honor. It also underscores why I emphasize taking the initiative in order to "make it happen in your life."

Live a Life of Discovery - Click To Read Article
"What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Learning from Lonely Farmers - Click To Read Article
It’s no big news that there are a lot of single people in the world hoping to hook up with that special someone. Some of them join dating services. Some go online. Some ask friends to fix them up on blind dates.

Keep It Short, Quick, Crisp and Clean - Click To Read Article
I’ve often said that business is a relay race. All team members must be fast, focused, and able to coordinate with each other. Each member has to know how to run with and pass the baton. No runner can lag behind or the entire team will suffer.

Keep Your Tempo - Click To Read Article
"Running a business is like being an orchestra conductor. How well your people perform is your responsibility. " - Donald J. Trump

Is Your Job Recession-Proof? - Click To Read Article
Even with the bad economy and weak job growth, there are still several fields that will survive - and possibly even thrive - during hard times.

If You're Fired... - Click To Read Article
Have you ever been fired? No one likes to think about it but, unfortunately, with today’s economy and faltering job market, it certainly can be a strong possibility for anyone in any field.

If You Were Laid Off - Click To Read Article
Of course no one likes to think about it, but if you were laid-off from your job tomorrow how would you fare financially? With today’s volatile economy and job market, unfortunately it’s something you have to consider.

How to Say No - Click To Read Article
Learning how to say no is crucial. We are faced with a barrage of requests each and every day - for time, for money, and for favors. We have to learn to say no most of the time, occasionally to some worthy causes and some great opportunities.

How to Motivate Yourself Financially - Click To Read Article
I once knew a guy who had terrific ideas, would talk them up at hurricane force, and then go off and putter away at something else. He would lose his momentum before he even got going. What's the point?

Hostages, Revolutions and Critics - Click To Read Article
Most uprisings and revolutions find their beginnings in injustice. The French and American revolutions are two examples, and we can trace this back to Greek history. Democracy started there. The people had a justified outrage and managed to change things.

Higher Gas Prices = Lower Worker Productivity - Click To Read Article
As gas prices climb higher and higher, the costs hurt people in more places than just their wallets.

High Self-Esteem Isn't Always Healthy? - Click To Read Article
Personally, I’ve never had a problem with self-esteem. I always say that you have to believe in yourself or no one else will.

Golden Goggles - Click To Read Article
Last week I had the privilege of presenting Michael Phelps with the Male Athlete of the Year award. Along with former Olympian Don Schollander, I enjoyed reviewing some of the great moments of the Beijing Olympics. Of course, Phelps and his eight gold epic is one of the greatest achievements in the history of sport.

Get the Trump Mindset for Real Estate Riches - Click To Read Article
by Donald J. Trump and Gary Eldred, PhD We have a lot in common. We both started reading books about real estate when most of our fellow students were only thinking about buying cool cars.

Get Right to the Point - Click To Read Article
I once hired a very qualified young man. I expected him to be great. But boy, was I ever wrong. This guy took so long to explain everything that I began to dread talking with him. He was just too slow. Yes, he was thorough and painstaking, but he couldn't keep pace. He wasted too much time.

Fired or Fat - Click To Read Article
If given the choice, would you rather get fired or get fat? It looks like most Americans would prefer to take their chances in my boardroom.

Find the Greatness within Yourself - Click To Read Article
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself. - Galileo

Experience vs. Education - Click To Read Article
I talk a lot about education because I think a good college education can really take you far in life. At the same time, however, some people are incredibly book smart but are clueless when they deal with the real world. Others are street smart but can’t handle anything other than what they’re accustomed to.

Father's Day Advice from My Father - Click To Read Article
Sunday is Father’s Day which, of course, always makes me think of my dad, Fred C. Trump.

Entrepreneurialism - Click To Read Article
Last week in the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal there was an article on James Gutierrez. Gutierrez is the co-founder of Progreso Financiero, which he started in 2005. His company has brought in $26 million in venture funding, has partnered with Sears and has made 20,000 loans from 24 locations throughout California.

Dress for Success - Click To Read Article
With summer just around the corner, a lot of employees in a lot of businesses start dressing like it’s Casual Friday every day of the week. They utterly forget about professionalism and start dressing totally inappropriately for work.

Does Height Equal Power? - Click To Read Article
The taller you are, the more powerful you are. At least that’s how it appears.

Curiosity - Click To Read Article
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that curiosity is a good way to stay stimulated and informed as well as young. Ever notice that children are curious about everything? That’s how they learn and the same thing should apply to adults.

Company Loyalty - Click To Read Article
If you\'re in business, do you think your employees are loyal to you and to your company? You probably think they\'re pretty faithful. But are you really and truly sure?

County: Smokers Need Not Apply - Click To Read Article
If you smoke, don’t even think about applying for a government job in Sarasota County.

Church ATMs - Click To Read Article
When it comes to money, churches are getting smart.

Cheating in College - Click To Read Article
Students at the College of Charleston can earn a new grade on their report cards this semester. Instead of an \"A\" or a \"B,\" they can get an \"XF,\" which is not a good thing. The \"XF\" grade means a student failed a course because he or she cheated.

Build Your Reputation - Click To Read Article
I’ve been building the Trump brand for several decades. But from time to time, landmarks do come along.

Britney Spears - Click To Read Article
Recently, I took Britney Spears to task for getting a little too wild after she announced that she and her husband are separating. She's been constantly partying every night and she was photographed - more often than not - without underwear.

Blueprint for Success - Click To Read Article
It’s not just business acumen, but integrity, that carries you forward in the business world. It’s as simple as keeping your word, or, in some cases, remembering what your words were. It seems that “simple” isn’t always easy for some people.

Bottom Line: This is Not the Bottom of the Financial Crisis - Click To Read Article
Thomas Barrack Jr. is a friend of mine who happens to be a brilliant guy. We’ve partnered on ventures and he’s the CEO of Colony Capital. He’s been following the financial crisis and occasionally sends me his thoughts about what is going on. He makes such good sense that I’d like to quote a few paragraphs from what he sent me a few days ago:

Being Well Informed - Click To Read Article
I remember hearing someone say “I am not an intellectual, but I’m well informed” when they were talking about their interests, and I thought that statement was well put. People are surprised when they discover the variety of subjects I am interested in, but that comes with paying attention to newspapers, magazines, television coverage and the Internet. If you stop to consider how much information is given out on a daily basis, there’s very little reason not to be well informed.

Be Positive, But Realistic - Click To Read Article
Positive thinking is essential to success, yet so many people just don\'t have the persistence required to make it work for them. The reality is, most overnight success stories are no such thing. Just because you\'ve heard of someone for the first time doesn\'t mean they haven\'t been working for 20 or 30 years or more to get where they are.

Bad Bosses - Click To Read Article
Because of the movie, \"The Devil Wears Prada,\" a lot of people have been talking about horrific bosses. It seems as if everyone has a story about a terrible boss that made going to work seem like a living hell.

Be Positive Every Single Day - Click To Read Article
\"You have to be positive every single day. You have to put effort into it daily, because no one else is going to do it for you.\"

An Apprentice Lesson in Leadership - Click To Read Article
Recently on The Apprentice, I had to ask a member of the winning team Kinetic to volunteer to go to the losing team, Arrow.

Be Thorough - Click To Read Article
There’s really no such thing as knowing too much about what you’re doing.

American Execs Think they Deserve to be Paid Less - Click To Read Article
This is hard to believe, but according to a new study, most American executives say they believe they are overpaid.

Attractive People Inspire More Teamwork - Click To Read Article
If you are running a business or even conducting a meeting, here’s the ticket to success. Have a lot of attractive people around.

Are Men Smarter Than Women - Click To Read Article
Are men smarter than women? A huge new report says they’re not, but they certainly think they are.

America's Most Wanted Workers - Click To Read Article
Many companies are cutting jobs, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of jobs out there. As more workers from the Baby Boomer generation retire, millions of jobs are becoming available in a variety of industries and managers are having trouble filling those positions.

Banning Gossip in the Office - Click To Read Article
Nearly everybody gossips at work. I guess it’s human nature, but people just like to talk about each other, and rarely does it do anything but add negativity to the workplace.

Barack Obama Election Ushers in A Different World - Click To Read Article
This week I was interviewed by Dominic Carter of New York 1, on his program called Inside City Hall. New York 1 is an all-news program that is popular in New York City, and Dominic Carter is someone I have a great deal of respect for. He should have a national show, but then New York would miss out on his full time and dynamic presence here. He describes me as “a man not known for keeping his opinions to himself” and the interview spanned two consecutive nights.

Adversity Builds Character (But I Prefer the View from the Top) - Click To Read Article
My greatest respect is for people who have experienced adversity and then come back. I was one of those people, in the early nineties. I went through a tough period and learned a lot about myself, and then came back bigger and better and stronger. It wasn't unlike what happened to Frank Sinatra in the early fifties. Like me, he lost focus. He took his eye off the ball and he made some bad decisions. (Also like me, it was the fairer sex that had a little something to do with his troubles, but that's another story for another time.)

A New Year's Observation - Click To Read Article
It takes all kinds. That’s something we’ve noticed in the past year in the news, with Bernard Madoff topping it off. We have a saying in construction when the structure of a building is completed--a ‘topping off party’ to signify the top floor has been put in place. Somehow, the past year got its own topping off party but not in the best sense.

Advice For New Real Estate Agents - Click To Read Article
The following question was submitted to "Ask Donald Trump" by Helen G.: I am really feeling at a loss as new agent in real estate. I have not been able to land one deal and am not sure if it’s me or what it is, for the most part. I don’t have the right people around, everyone claims they have already bought. Am I that late in the game?


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