If someone told you that about half the people who run fifty percent of America’s most active and inventive businesses will retire in the next five to ten years, would you care?
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Guest Author: Matt Melinkovich, Timberline Training
If someone told you that about half the people who run fifty percent… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/2018/12/are-family-businesses-coming-crisis/
Have you developed business resolutions for 2017? Regional Director, Susan Jerke, suggests making DECISIONS, instead, to achieve your goals!
Copyright © 2013 University of Wyoming The new year is already underway! Now is the time that many businesses look ahead and make plans for the coming year. We all are… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/2017/01/decisions-not-resolutions-new-year/
Even though fall has barely started, it is time to begin planning for 2017. Have you begun your financial budget for next year? It’s not too early, really!
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Even though fall has barely started, it is time to begin planning for 2017. You have hopefully lined out your Holiday… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/2016/10/2017-budget-already/
Discussion of global trends in emerging markets, technology, demographics and connections that will significantly impact everyone's lives in the coming years.
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One of the things that I do at the Market Research Center is to watch business trends. A recent article from McKinsey & Company,… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/2016/01/global-trends-will-disrupt-your-life/
Are you PROACTIVE or REACTIVE when it comes to exiting your business?
You might want to ask yourself this question before it’s too late. There are two types of people in the world today. Those that think proactively and those that just react and deci…
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You might want to ask yourself this question before it’s too late. There are two types of people in the world today. Those that… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/2015/09/exit-planning-proactive-or-reactive/
A common question is what Risk Management is, akin to asking how to manage risks. This blog post addresses the topic
Copyright © 2013 University of Wyoming What is Risk Management and How Do You Do It?
When planning for your new or existing business for the near and long future,… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/2015/04/what-risk-management/
With a new year, it's time to get your business in shape too! Thoughts by guest author Keith Hall, President & CEO, National Association for the Self Employed
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Another holiday season has come and gone and hopefully all of your best wishes came true. Most of us are now focused on the… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/2015/02/new-year-time-get-shape/
As we wish our friends and family “Happy New Year,” is also a great time to reflect on the state of your business and make plans for the upcoming year!
Copyright © 2013 University of Wyoming As we wish our friends and famil “Happy New Year,” is also a great time to reflect on the state of your business and make plans for the… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/2015/01/keep-your-business-fresh-2015/
You hear that you should make a plan to manage your risks. This post is to give you an idea of just how to do that.
Copyright © 2013 University of Wyoming In your business plan you want to figure out how you will protect yourself and your business from risk. First, you want to understand… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/2014/04/your-risk-management-plan/
In order to address the financial struggles of small business owners, you must first understand and identify the problem. Budgets can be an effective way to quickly pinpoint where expenses are high and revenues are low.
Copyright © 2013 University of Wyoming This blog post was written by Doran Fluckiger, Wyoming Entrepreneur SBDC, Southwest Wyoming Regional Director.
A small business… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/how-create-effective-budget/
Typically when we think of benchmarks, it is in relation to either the industry a business competes in, or it could be internal goals that the company has set for itself.
Copyright © 2013 University of Wyoming Benchmarks can refer to a couple different things. Typically when we think of benchmarks, it is in relation to either the industry a… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/business-benchmarks/
Here are ten of the qualities David Bork feels are essential for families in business together.
Copyright © 2013 University of Wyoming I recently read an article from Nation’s Business regarding this topic. The article, written by Sharon Nelton, was several years old,… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/10-tips-family-business-success/
Statistics show as many as 40 percent of businesses fail following a natural or man-made disaster. You’ve worked hard building your business and creating jobs in your community now take proactive steps to protect your employees and your business by doing …
Copyright © 2013 University of Wyoming In light of the fires on Casper Mountain this week, and other disasters throughout the summer, I’ve been thinking about what I would do… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/can-your-business-withstand-disaster/
Family-owned businesses are stable and optimistic, even in times of economic uncertainty. A recent national study by Kennesaw State University, the American Family Business Survey of family-owned businesses, studied the strengths, challenges and changes s…
Copyright © 2013 University of Wyoming Family-owned businesses are stable and optimistic, even in times of economic uncertainty. A recent national study by Kennesaw State… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/why-family-businesses-are-special-today/
After reading an article recently, entitled, “Have You Insured Your Company’s Most Valuable Resource?” by Dana Sydney of Dayton & Sydney, LLC, an insurance advisor, I would say that there are several good reasons for your company to carry insurance on you…
Copyright © 2013 University of Wyoming After reading an article recently, entitled, “Have You Insured Your Company’s Most Valuable Resource?” by Dana Sydney of Dayton &… http://www.wyomingsbdc.org/blog1/do-i-need-key-man-insurance-my-business/