BUSINESS NEWS AND FUNDING

CFOs for rent

Many companies want part-time or temporary finance experts

The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business to Host Venture Capital Contest with students as the VC’s

After the students interview real-life entrepreneurs and assess the entrepreneurs’ business plans, they will present investment recommendations to a judging panel of real venture capitalists.

Word of Mouth Versus Key Influencers

Sucking up to A-list bloggers may not be all that it’s cracked up to be.

Commercializing a Campus Creation

At the University of California, Davis, officials are using Pandey’s transition to light the path for other researchers and students in hopes of building momentum in moving other discoveries into the commercial arena.

Third Annual Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics For Companies from Montana, Idaho and Washington Companies. Does your company have what it takes to compete next year?

Any company in our service area is eligible, as long as it has a satisfactory record with the BBB.

These 10 principles will help you select workers for your company

Hiring the right people can make a world of difference in the success of your business, but many business owners do not approach hiring in the right manner and often make the same mistakes.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Money Tree Report. What are the VC’s investing in and where?

The MoneyTree Report is a quarterly study of venture capital investment activity in the United States.

Where You Live Could Kill You

If you’re committed to longevity, your best locational bet is a move to the certain counties in Montana, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, North Dakota and South Dakota, according to a new study comparing mortality rates in counties nationwide.

The Death of Main Street

Are big chains to blame, or is excessive regulation?

Firm Launches Revolutionary Data Resource for U.S. Venture Valuation, Deal Terms

The web’s first competitive intelligence source revealing the specific deal terms of U.S. venture-backed deals, as well as individual valuations for hundreds of those companies.

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PFL Tech Inc. is a marketing technology company that provides sales enablement and marketing automation solutions, as well asprinting, mailing, and fulfillment services. They also provide some great Montana Jobs.

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Prospera helps businesses and communities find their pathway to success, acting as the navigator, problem solver and catalyst for a strong Montana economy.

For over 25 years, Montana World Trade Center® has served Montana as a trusted business adviser.

Big Sky Commerce is an integrated provider of merchant credit card transaction processing services, check processing services, Internet payment gateways, related software application products and value-added services.