http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:43:45 -0700 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:45:51 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2009m1d28-Local-firm-helps-retailers-acheive-compliance?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner   If the economy weren't enough of a challenge, many retailers are still struggling with a new regulatory compliance for credit card payments. The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) is a fairly new set of requirements ... economy retail technology Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:45:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2009m1d28-Local-firm-helps-retailers-acheive-compliance?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2009m1d26-Can-tech--show-us-the-way-out-of-this-mess?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner DIgineer CEO Michael Lacey Not so long ago - late 2001 to be exact - the technology industry crashed in a dramatic dive.Just like today, there were pink slip parties in Silicon Valley and people wondered how they would pay their capital gains ta... economy general business technology Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:57:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2009m1d26-Can-tech--show-us-the-way-out-of-this-mess?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2009m1d15-RSP-Architects-knows-the-secrets-to-working-in-China?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner David NorbackMinneapolis-based RSP Architects has built a strong reputation for its work in China. We decided to ask RSP President David Norback about the highlights and challenges of working with clients in such a different and fascinating cult... general business International Business Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:05:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2009m1d15-RSP-Architects-knows-the-secrets-to-working-in-China?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d19-Take-out-the-tailgaters?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner Jeff Mohr's wife was in a rear end collision back in 2001. For Jeff, the only logical thing to do was spend the next five years inventing and patenting a product that would protect Mrs. Mohr and others from another accident that might be even worse. ... general business auto Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:55:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d19-Take-out-the-tailgaters?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d17-Best-Buy-still-doing-good-despite-bad-news?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner I guess this is the week to feature do-gooders in the corporate world. Although do-badders might be more fun. (Come to think of it, we may have to do that some day.) Despite their profit woes, Best Buy has partnered with Ashoka's Youth... retail non-profit Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:46:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d17-Best-Buy-still-doing-good-despite-bad-news?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d15-Powered-by-nerds?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner  .Only a bunch of programmers would come up with this great idea. For the second year in a row Sierra Bravo, a web development firm based in Bloomington, Minnesota, will sponsor its Overnight Website Challenge.  Non-profit organization... non-profit Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:16:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d15-Powered-by-nerds?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d11-Company-decorates-homes-for-armed-forces-families?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner   Photo courtesy of Christmas Decor www.christmasdecor.netRod Criego of Natural Lawn Care has figured out how to turn a seasonal lawncare business into one that generates revenue even when the snow flies. Christmas Decor is a service that o... general business Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:43:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d11-Company-decorates-homes-for-armed-forces-families?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d8-Telecom-upstart-Clearfield--beat-the-odds-in-a-tough-economy?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner Clearfield CEO Cheri Beranek PodzimekAPA Enterprises, a largely R&D based optics company, purchased two telecommunications companies in 2003 and created APA Cables & Networks.  For four years APACN  grew and generated cash flow unde... management telecommunications leadership Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:05:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d8-Telecom-upstart-Clearfield--beat-the-odds-in-a-tough-economy?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d5-Management-Lessons-from-Mayo-Clinic?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner   After advocating for my mother during a serious illness this spring I would not have used a hospital as an example of any kind of excellence.  But I think most people would agree the Mayo is the exception to the rule in terms of prov... general business management books Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:46:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d5-Management-Lessons-from-Mayo-Clinic?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d4-Wells-Fargo-helping-entrepreneurstry-hurting-them-instead?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner Friend or foe?I recently received a letter regarding my business account credit card from Ms. Sheri Wofford, Vice President at Wells Fargo Business Direct. It wasn't unexpected - an error on my April mortgage payment with GMAC set off a frenzy of col... general business banking Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:28:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m12d4-Wells-Fargo-helping-entrepreneurstry-hurting-them-instead?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m11d26-The-Retreat-provides-affordable-care-for-alcoholics-and-drug-addicts?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner The Retreat is in the business of providing affordable treatment for people suffering from alcohol and/or drug addiction. Ten years ago, Hazelden executive John Curtiss was frustrated by the mounting costs of treatment.  Curtiss joined a group o... non-profit Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:21:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m11d26-The-Retreat-provides-affordable-care-for-alcoholics-and-drug-addicts?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m11d24-A-Minnesota-organization-we-can-be-thankful-for?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner CaringBridge websiteIt might be a little hard in the business world right now to feel thankful.  But there are some organizations in Minnesota to which we really do owe a debt of gratitude. CaringBridge is certainly one of them. If you’ve ... general business non-profit Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:14:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1675-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner~y2008m11d24-A-Minnesota-organization-we-can-be-thankful-for?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Business-Examiner