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Developing global business is innovation in itself
With growing world demand for traceable foods, Bob Sinner, John Buchholz and a handful of other area farmers understood they could earn a premium price by producing crops that can be traced from the field to consumers’ plates. They took on the added risks of having to develop their own markets and produce crops that [...]
Buy smart, buy local
Story by DEBORAH DRAGSETH A strong and independent business base is essential for building what economists call a “local, living community.” Although certainly not a new movement, a “buy local” philosophy becomes even more important during an economic downturn as economic growth is driven by small and startup businesses. Gregg Vanourek, co-author of the popular [...]
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MDU makes top list North Dakota-based MDU Resources Group, Inc. jumped on to the Fortune 500 list for the first time this year. The list ranks companies by their revenue; MDU Resources Group, Inc. was #473, increasing revenues 18 percent to $5 billion from $4.25 billion. MDU has operations in 44 states and Brazil, and [...]
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Real estate prices stable Home prices may have dropped over the past year across the nation, but not in the Dakotas. The states with the largest price jumps between the third quarters of 2007 and 2008 were North Dakota, at 4 percent; South Dakota, at 3.9 percent; and Texas, at 3.2 percent. Federal data show [...]
I.D.E.A. Center grows business and students
Karel Sovak had an idea to grow ideas, literally. The business professor at the University of Mary began hashing out the plans for an entrepreneurial incubator a couple of years ago as he was watching his students work through their own business and management classes with limited hands-on experience opportunities at times. “I wanted my [...]
Put Your Talents Online and Generate Big Business
(ARA) – Everyone, businesses and individuals alike, is struggling in today’s economy. When you need extra income or are facing a layoff, taking your talents online can generate big business and even a new career. Whether you already have a Web site or are considering one, it’s important to think about how to attract customers [...]
Small Business Tips for a Challenging Economy
(ARA) – As the world’s economy becomes more and more challenging, small business owners need to find ways to keep their business afloat. Here are some tips to maintaining good customer relations while managing the bottom line: Invest in technology. Maintaining your computer systems is vital to keeping your business running smoothly. If you’re not [...]
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