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Parenting skills can help in managing workers

Do you have co-workers who eye one another jealously? How about a boss who favors one person over another? Maybe employees who play managers off one another to get what they want? By L.M. SIXEL…

Business incubator makes move

The Montana Business Incubator has moved into newly remodeled offices on the first floor of the Montana State University-Billings College of Business. By MARY PICKETT Of The Gazette staff Work on the incubator offices and…

See It Their Way

If you view the customer’s world in terms of products and features rather than jobs that need to be done, you’ll miss the target. By Clayton Christensen and Tara Donovan- Optimize Magazine For the full…

Evolving can be key to success

Entrepreneurs often think they must revolutionize the marketplace in order to succeed. Research indicates the opposite is true. By Gary Williams Brigham Young University Over a 10-year period, Amar Bhide at the Harvard Business School…

Will $200,000 help lure firms to Main St. in Salt Lake?

Those historic buildings on Salt Lake City’s Main Street are scaring businesspeople away, David Oka says. The city’s Redevelopment Agency chief has an idea to lure would-be shopkeepers into his downtown: a monetary carrot. By…

Seasoned execs on track of fun with start-up

Mary Koelle looks the picture of a seasoned corporate pro, unless you happen to spot the rubber gardening clogs peeking out from under her slacks. Barbara Rose – Chicago Tribune Another oddity: Scale model trains…

Viability is one more thing firms have to worry about — and prove

A nasty and pompous word is making the rounds of Silicon Valley’s ailing software companies these days. If you’re an investor hoping for a quick comeback, you should be aware of it: It’s viability. By…

Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce to offer benefits programs to members

Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce has joined others in western and central Washington offering an employee benefits program to members. Bert Caldwell Staff writer Chamber President Eldonna Gossett said the Washington Business Association and Chamber…

New online employee training program available from Montana Jobs Network (MJN)

A new online training program for employees is knocking down traditional barriers to training, namely time, money and distance. by Leanne H. Frost Western Business News The program is called Montana Business Culture 101 and…

Referrals Are a Key to Your Future

Few things are more effective for building a business than having satisfied customers recommend your company to their friends and associates. But few small businesses actually establish a dedicated referral program among employees and management….

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