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Get your Online Company off the Ground
Though numerous e-businesses are launched each day, starting a successful online company is no easy task. With competing companies vying for the same customers, making the right moves at the right time throughout the startup process is vital.
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May 9, 2009
Conventions Bring Visitors and Dollars to the State
It wasn’t just the remarkable scenery of the Salt Lake Valley that attracted Linda McKinsey to the area. It wasn’t even the convenience and accessibility provided at the local convention center and hotels. When it came down to it, McKinsey, who is...
May 9, 2009
Utah Professionals Mix City Business with Rural Lifestyle
“The first time I thought that living in Peoa and working in Salt Lake could really work was the day my partner called saying that there had been a bad accident with one of our clients’ companies—a helicopter had gone down,” says attorney Larry St...
May 9, 2009
Utah’s commercial real estate industry is experiencing a significant slowdown, like most industries across the state. Though bracing for the stalling to continue, the state’s commercial real estate leaders remain cautiously optimistic. Our group o...
May 9, 2009
New Liquor Laws Aim to Woo Businesses & Tourists
In 1974, then-Washington state resident Dan Ferrell traveled through Utah on a business trip. After checking into a hotel in downtown Salt Lake City, he headed to a nearby bar for a Bloody Mary—only to be told by the bartender that he would have t...
April 9, 2009
Women Making a Difference in Utah Business
With dedication for excellence and a competitive fire, today’s businesswomen are making waves across the Beehive State. Each of this year’s 30 Women to Watch brings something unique and inspiring to Utah’s business scene. Spanning industries, job ...
April 9, 2009
Utah’s Disconnect Between Education and Industry Needs
Next month, thousands of high school students will wear graduation caps and gowns, receive diplomas and plan their freshmen year at Utah’s universities. But according to some state education officials and economists, only 25 percent of those stude...
April 9, 2009
Utah’s Car Dealers Face Industry Stall
Tom LaPoint always kept a close count on the number of potential customers walking into his Ford dealership on auto row in Murray. Since he opened in April of 2002, there was more than enough to turn a profit. “We had a profitable business until m...
April 9, 2009
Greg Miller recalls countless memories of his father, the late Larry H. Miller, but says one in particular sums up his father’s keen business sense. After driving a short distance to Salt Lake to grab a bite to eat, the elder Miller drove past a p...
April 9, 2009
Hi-Tech Redefines Going Under the Knife
Portable and digital are the hot growth areas for devices these days—music, phones, cameras, browsers, x-rays... x-rays? An innovative new handheld x-ray device is working its way out of the emergency field clinic and into everyday use in thousand...
April 9, 2009
The Moves to Make if Your Supplier or Customer Goes Bankrupt
It’s the classic story of how “they all come tumbling down.” In the throws of the economic crisis, auto-part manufacturers couldn’t borrow money or buy raw materials in without first being paid for parts they already shipped. The threatened bankru...
April 9, 2009
Setting The Record Straight
With President Obama’s foreclosure plan, and the recent passing of the economic stimulus package, many Utahns ought to consider refinancing their home loans. But, when it comes to refinancing, many consumers are confused about the process. When is...
April 9, 2009
Green Waterscaping Tips Save Your Wallet
Waterworks for the yard—pools, spas and landscape water features—can add enjoyment, relaxation and beauty to your home. But let’s face it: they can also add a hefty sum to your monthly power bill.
The cost of heating and pumping pool water ca...
April 9, 2009
Take a Ride on Southern Utah’s Whitewater Rapids
Micki Hazlett lives for the thrill of whitewater rafting. Her passion for the rush-filled sport began 25 years ago when she accepted a position as a river guide, teaching others her favorite outdoor sport. She even met her husband, Steve Hazlett, ...
April 9, 2009
Cardiac Intervention Programs Reduce Future Heart Attack Risk
Joe Dalto was searching for a seat at the Deer Valley Amphitheatre when he suddenly collapsed. The 53-year-old Intermountain Healthcare quality consultant had no pulse or respiration. A bystander immediately started CPR while a volunteer ran to th...
April 9, 2009
