August 2015

Do Your Competitors Fear You?

Tom Egelhoff

Fear gives one business a distinct advantage over another. Fear creates urgency in your competitor that can create mistakes and increase your advantage. It’s an important part of business to always keep competitors thinking about you rather…

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June 2015

An ode to Poor Richards and the Leaf and Bean

Pull Up the Roots

Birdie Hall

Poor Richards and the Leaf and Bean were two Bozeman institutions that made this once sleepy town unique to the many others in the state. Now that both of them are gone (for good), it’s difficult to imagine what will become of other downtown…

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June 2015

The Bozeman June Real Estate Report

Tim Ford

This article usually focuses on single family homes sales, but condos and townhomes make up a large portion of our market as well. Therefore, I thought it worthwhile to take a look at how those sales are faring. All data will include both…

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June 2015

How Much DOES Labor Cost?

Tom Egelhoff

Hiring that first employee can be a stressful event. The questions are unending. Do I really need an employee? I’m busy but am I busy enough all the time or are there ebbs and flows in my business where an employee might not be needed?What if…

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May 2015

First Quarter “Red Flags”

The first quarter of 2015 has ended.

Tom Egelhoff

The first quarter of 2015 has ended. The 30-day accounts receivable should be in hand and now it’s time to review how your year is beginning. Here are a few things to examine that will get your off to a better start.Average SaleAverage sale is…

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April 2015

Buying Season Ahead

Tim Ford

It appears that spring is arriving early in the Gallatin Valley. By the time this goes to print, we may have another dose of winter, but it is currently 60 degrees and March is feeling like May. Along with the bears that are coming out of hibernation…

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