Archive for August, 2009
I run my own business that I would like to hand down to my children. Where do I begin?
Darin Svihovec CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ Turning over a business, whether to children or someone else, can be an exciting and stressful time for the business owner. What is needed is called a business succession plan and the value and legal structure of the business, as well as your time frame, can dramatically effect what [...]
What are the most common misperceptions businesses have about employing an individual with a disability?
Harley D. Engelman, M.B.A, Marketing and Business Relations Director There are actually five misperceptions that are common when it comes to hiring an individual with a permanent injury, illness, or impairment. In June, I wrote about the first so let’s now take a look at the second one. Misperception 2. Employees with disabilities have a [...]
What are the benefits to partnering with BSC’s National Energy Center of Excellence to train my workforce?
Alicia Berger, National Energy Center of Excellence Training and Programs Manager In today’s economy, trained and effective workers are key to keeping your business competitive within the energy industry. By partnering with BSC’s National Energy Center of Excellence, you will receive personalized service and support during the development and implementation of a high-quality technical training [...]
September Engery Updates
Regulators approve two ND wind projects North Dakota regulators have approved the construction of two new wind projects capable of generating almost 300 megawatts of power. Basin Electric Power Cooperative wants to build a 115-megawatt wind farm about 12 miles south of Minot. Rough Rider Wind LLC has plans for wind turbines to generate 175 [...]
What elements should I include in my advertising to make it effective?
Kate Herzog, Niche Publications Coordinator Investing in your company with effective advertising is crucial to maintaining your brand awareness, growing your businesses, and informing your customers about your products and services; but what makes your ad effective? Three main things to strive for are, good text, effective layout, and a clear message. The text of [...]
Are coupons making a comeback?
Ken Bischof, President and CEO United Printing Absolutely. In today’s unpredictable economy, people are looking to save a few extra bucks whenever and wherever they can. In fact, everybody wants to save money, but they don’t want to sacrifice value. That’s why coupons are making a huge comeback. Recent studies report that 89 percent of [...]
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