Are you a Double Diamond Entrepreneur, or do you find yourself spending more time on the bunny slopes? Chances are, you are most likely playing on the blues and from time to time dabbling on the black trails. There is nothing wrong with this; in…
Not Just a Thing of the Past
Handwritten thank you notes are not just a thing of the past. While you might not see many these days, the cards you do send or receive will mean more than you’d ever think. Handwritten notes are a powerful way to…
I’ve lived through nine recessions in my time and in my estimation there has never been a better time to start a business in Montana than today. That probably flies in the face of everything you read on the front pages of your morning…
Over the past couple months, you might’ve noticed the crisp, red coats of paint being applied to the angular building at the corner of 5th and Main in Bozeman. You might’ve even noticed the tall guy up on ladders applying those very same…
Mentors play a key role in helping teach entrepreneurs about themselves and their businesses. Having a mentor will help business owners avoid common startup mistakes, run a lean operation, set goals, and master the art of running a company. More…
You’ve seen the ads on television. Fuzzy-headed Alpacas and happy people talking about how Alpacas changed their lives. You might have wondered what the fuss is about. Debbie Jesse can tell you. She and her husband Steve breed and sell Alpacas…
Countless volumes have been written over the years about the causes of failure. I thought I would explore the other side of this issue and speculate on the causes of success. Why are Border’s Books, Linens and Things, and Circuit City out of…
If necessity is the mother of invention, inspiration is certainly the father. Lloyd Lautzenhiser, one of the inventors of the Walk’n’Chairâ„¢, was originally inspired by the needs of his grandfather, a farmer, who needed a…
When he began, Dave Lockie needed a pug mill but he couldn’t afford the price tag, so he build one himself, using photos as a guide. Thirty years later, it’s still going strong, processing clay for the pottery studio.
The clay, used in…
Alexa Calio, owner of Refuge Building, knows consumers are concerned with saving money. While people are convinced of the health benefits of using green products, they hesitate because they’re afraid it’s unaffordable. She wants to…
