BUSINESS NEWS AND FUNDING

Venture Firm, Charles River Ventures, Is Giving Loans a Try

“In an environment where a fewer number of deals are generating the majority of the gain, we think it is important to see as broad a selection of companies as possible.”

Local students told to go global

“In today’s global economy, the higher paid people are those who do can do high-skilled or knowledge-based jobs,” said Blanca Ramirez, marketing director for Lectrodryer. “In the future, more jobs will be knowledge based.”

Enter StartupNation’s Elevator Pitch Contest to Win Small Business Coaching and "The Ultimate Hook-U

If you have a business idea and dream of setting your own hours or simply having more control over your career, now’s your chance.

Oregon, Idaho, China sign trade memo pledging to pursue trade that involves ports in all three regions.

In five years, China has grown to be Idaho’s top trading partner, with more than $550 million in annual exports from the state, including computer chips from Micron Technology.

Counties Band Together for Regional Business Plan Competition

“The primary purpose of this competition is twofold: first, to partially fund the start-up and/or expansion of business activities to improve the per capita income of Fulton County; and second, to diversify Fulton County’s economy by focusing investment in business research that will create industry clusters requiring high-skill, high-wage employees for the county.”

Eide Bailly Technology Consulting Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

As a Gold Certified Partner, Eide Bailly has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.

Startups: Why You Shouldn’t Compete With 37Signals

There is no better form of funding than sales. It’s like a loan that pays you interest.

Tiny Slice, Big Market

I define a meganiche as a thin slice of the Web that nonetheless represents roughly a million users. The meganiche is something new, and it will have a lasting impact on online business and culture.

5 traits often spell success for managers of start-up ventures

The best entrepreneurs are cash managers, cash conservers and cash finders.

Urban Re-Renewal. Downtowns making a comeback as places to call home

"The ‘in’ thing in real estate used to be sprawling suburban homes with one-acre lots, picket fences and plenty of lawn to mow. But these days, many young professionals, empty-nesters and retirees across the country are either downsizing or looking for a more chic and affordable lifestyle. And they’re finding it downtown."

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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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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.

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

Big Sky EDA- Building Businesses and Creating Jobs in the Greater Billings, Montana area