One of the most common questions I’m asked on my weekly radio show is, “Where is the economy going in the next 12 months.” Obviously if I knew the answer to that one I would be a very wealthy man. Perhaps exploring similarities and differences…
I had my first consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor when I lived in LA in the ‘90s. Deepak Chopra’s bestseller “Perfect Health” had popularized the ancient medical tradition, and being a wellness geek, I read the book and…
Dave and Jennie Lockie, partners and owners of Mountain Arts Pottery and the Coffee Pot Café have watched their company grow from a kiln and a Studio in an old chicken coop in their back yard to a quaint little store on Highway 191, seven miles from…
My cell phone is a dumb phone. Nothing fancy about it. I want a smart phone. $24.99 a month nationwide?
Then enters Kevin at iWireless located on Main Street next to Aspen Motors, across from Safeway. Located where? The car dealership? Cars or…
Planet Beach Contemp Spa is a Franchise, like every Franchise, it has a guideline for every process. Bozeman’s Planet Beach Owner, Dawn Burgess, has taken the Contempo Spa concept to another level by incorporating a Wellness Director and a…
Bozeman is well known for its love of all things green. Beautiful gardens, parks and organic farms dot the city in the summer bringing a palpable balance to the beautiful valley. Perhaps it’s the short growing season that life in Zone 4 brings-when…
Eighty-two private businesses were surveyed in downtown Bozeman in January 2011. Most companies in the survey sample are retailers selling durable goods. The purpose of the survey is to review current internet usage by private business in the area…
Question: I’m embarrassed to say it, but I spend over $1000 a month advertising my business in the Yellow Pages. I really don’t know if it’s worth it or not for me to continue down this road. With the popularity of the internet and the number…
This has to be one of the oldest quandaries in the history of business. However, I think it’s the wrong question to ask. The question I would ask is, “How can I create a work environment that employees will never want to leave?”
The…
Despite the popularity of the web one of the most profitable marketing tools is a good, old-fashioned print newsletter that arrives inyour customer’s mailbox once a month.
Is it more expensive than sending an email? Yep. But, because snail mail…
