http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:08:20 -0700 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:36:37 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Small-Business-Big-Adventure?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner Just 15 minutes from Billings, Montana lays a hidden gem, Western Romance Company. This family owned business provides big western adventures. The experiences provided are far more than a simple horseback riding trip, Western Romance Company offer... Business Profiles Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:36:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Small-Business-Big-Adventure?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m9d7-2009-Business-Expo-Invest-in-Success-Great-Falls?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner The Montana Small Business Development Center is hosting its 2009 Business Expo "Invest in Success" on Wednesday, October 14th in Great Falls.  The conference features 25 different breakout sessions in marketing, social media... Billings Happenings Conferences Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:01:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m9d7-2009-Business-Expo-Invest-in-Success-Great-Falls?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Internet-marketing-class-for-small-business-owners?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner Looking to leverage the internet to boost your business but not sure how? Creative Power Team in Billings is offering great online classes in a video format. You can review the information that is most applicable to your and best of all you... Starting a Business Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:13:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Internet-marketing-class-for-small-business-owners?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Online-bookkeeping-provides-good-numbers-for-better-results?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner Five years ago Bruce Knudsen decided to step outside the conventional thoughts of bookkeeping to offer clients a fresh approach, online bookkeeping services. With over 20 years experience in public and private accounting, Bruce understands the i... Business Profiles Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:47:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Online-bookkeeping-provides-good-numbers-for-better-results?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Guideline-for-marketing-and-advertising?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner Marketing can be tricky for small businesses as most business owners excel in their area of expertise, but may not have a marketing background to provide them with the fundamentals of marketing. Here are some key steps to set your small business... Business Operations Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:23:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Guideline-for-marketing-and-advertising?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Why-plan-and-create-processes?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner Entrepreneurs are by nature, very driven and passionate individuals. When an entrepreneur puts their energy into their chosen endeavor it becomes their life. They become so entrenched in the daily activities of operating their business... Business Operations Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:07:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Why-plan-and-create-processes?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d23-Due-diligence-and-the-small-business?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner  Due diligence is often seen as something done by large corporations. However, due diligence should be completed by any business considering an expansion purchase. Its easy to get carried away with the idea of an acquisition that will ... Business Operations Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:21:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d23-Due-diligence-and-the-small-business?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Creating-an-advisory-board-for-your-small-business?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner Entrepreneurs are known for their tenacity and ability to create success all on their own. However, everyone needs advice at some point and a great way to get sound advice is through an advisory board. Advisory board members can provide sma... Business Operations Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:31:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Creating-an-advisory-board-for-your-small-business?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Creating-an-advisory-board-for-your-small-business-Part-2?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner  Benefits to MembersDetermine what benefits you will you provide to the members of your advisory board. Intangible benefits can include: being a part of a group, networking opportunities with other members and personal satisfaction gained b... Business Operations Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:30:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Creating-an-advisory-board-for-your-small-business-Part-2?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Creating-an-advisory-board-for-your-small-business-Part-3?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner  Initial MeetingOnce your advisory board has been formed, you may want to schedule an informal meeting for the group prior to the first formally scheduled meeting. This gives the advisory board members a chance to meet one another and hear ... Business Operations Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:28:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Creating-an-advisory-board-for-your-small-business-Part-3?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d16-Profile-Arrow-Solutions-Group?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner  A conversation with Kathy Hildebrand, President of Arrow Solutions Group. What was the deciding factor for you to start your business?My history is in the technical staffing industry, and I believe there is a strong need for a regional tec... Business Profiles Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:50:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d16-Profile-Arrow-Solutions-Group?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d11-Getting-the-most-from-articles-and-ideas?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner How many times have you stumbled upon a great article, saved it to reference later and never looked at it again until you tossed it one day while cleaning your office?  There is a great and simple way to get the most out of articles and ide... Business Operations Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:07:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d11-Getting-the-most-from-articles-and-ideas?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d10-10-Steps-to-organize-your-office-now?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner Work is stressful enough on its own, but clutter can make even simple tasks stressful. It is important to schedule time to organize your office so that you can be more productive. The most important rule when organizing is to organize in th... Business Operations Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:06:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d10-10-Steps-to-organize-your-office-now?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d9-Profile-Diamond-Principle-LLC?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner Shelly Hayes started her business, Diamond Principle, LLC in January 2008. The decision to start her own business came from her desire to follow her life’s purpose. She enjoys the freedom associated with being an entrepreneur and the ... Business Profiles Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:03:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d9-Profile-Diamond-Principle-LLC?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d5-2009-Small-Business-Conference?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner Grizzly Consulting, LLC is hosting the 2009 Small Business Conference in Billings, Montana in November. During the course of the two-day seminar entrepreneurs will get key information they need to push past the status quo and achieve better results. ... Billings Happenings Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:44:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d5-2009-Small-Business-Conference?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Connect4Lunch?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner   Photo courtesy of  Connect 4 Lunch One of the most crucial skills of a small business owner is the ability to network. Many small business owners choose to join their local Chamber of Commerce as a way of facilitating networking... Billings Happenings Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:53:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Connect4Lunch?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Connect-4-Lunch-Part-2?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner Connect 4 Lunch is different!  Effective – You are able to create powerful word-of-mouth marketing as you spend over an hour making personal business connections with other Chamber members, leading to referrals and new customers. This can ... Billings Happenings Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:36:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Connect-4-Lunch-Part-2?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Connect-4-Lunch-Founders?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner About the Connect 4 Lunch founders:Founders Reed and Robin Johnstone have both been business consultants. The two of them were in different parts of the country, marketing different kinds of consulting. However, through their marketing experiences th... Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:34:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m3d3-Connect-4-Lunch-Founders?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Things-arent-always-what-they-seem?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner Have you ever visited Las Vegas? At night Las Vegas is an enchanting play land for adults with some of the hippest clubs, flashing bright lights, lighted waterfalls and an exhilarting energy fueling the night. By day Las Vegas app... Business Operations Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:56:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Things-arent-always-what-they-seem?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m2d23-18th-Annual-Jobs-Jamboree?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner Are you looking for great employees?  If so, you don't want to miss the 18th Annual Jobs Jamboree on Tuesday, March 24th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metra Park.  This annual job fair provides employers with an opportunity visit with qual... Billings Happenings Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:05:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2355-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner~y2009m2d23-18th-Annual-Jobs-Jamboree?cid=exrss-Billings-Small-Business-Examiner