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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:36:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Letter From Congress In Reply To A Previous Post</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/07/letter-from-congress-in-reply-to-a-previous-post/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/07/letter-from-congress-in-reply-to-a-previous-post/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:36:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ By Dave Young, President,  Paragon Wealth Management  
A couple months ago we gave Congressman Jason Chaffetz a copy of a blog post that Dave Young previously wrote titled, &#34; Stimulus for Utah  ?&#34; This was his reply. 
Dear Dave, 
I agree with the points made in your blog post entitled &#34;Stimulus [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Press Releases and SEO</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/07/press-releases-and-seo/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/07/press-releases-and-seo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ By John Pilmer, President of PilmerPR 
 
Only ten years ago, press releases used to be one of the only ways to get your company’s name mentioned by the media. A painfully slow fax to newsrooms was the preferred way to get your press release to the media. Thanks to technology, today things are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Differentiate and Thrive in a Competitive Marketplace</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/differentiate-and-thrive-in-a-competitive-marketplace/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/differentiate-and-thrive-in-a-competitive-marketplace/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:54:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
By Clark Roundy, Luxul Wireless VP of Marketing 

What makes your company different from all the others that are competing for the attention of the same customers? Is it a unique product or technology? Better service? Superior sourcing capabilities? Attractive packaging? An unusually high level of expertise in a certain discipline? For some organizations, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wealth Management Tips</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/wealth-management-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/wealth-management-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[By Dave Young, President of Paragon Wealth Management
Investment markets perpetually cause investors to do the wrong things at the wrong time when it comes to wealth management. Most mistakenly follow their emotions and act with their heart rather than their head. Below are examples of conversations I had last week with investors searching for better [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Contractors Take Notice—H.B 331 Takes Effect July 1, 2009</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/contractors-take-notice%e2%80%94hb-133-takes-effect-july-1-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/contractors-take-notice%e2%80%94hb-133-takes-effect-july-1-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[construction]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Employee Contracts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[By Ryan Bingham, Partner, Spectra Management 
As the forces behind the nation’s healthcare reform discussion take center stage, it is important that we track the incidental but meaningful changes that are already underway at the state level. In about a week, Utah H.B. 331 - Health Insurance Coverage in State Contracts (Dunnigan) takes effect.
Under this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Corporate Social Responsibility: How you can do it – Part III</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/corporate-social-responsibility-how-you-can-do-it-%e2%80%93-part-iii/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/corporate-social-responsibility-how-you-can-do-it-%e2%80%93-part-iii/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:27:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By John Pilmer, President of PilmerPR
 
(See Part I here) (See Part II here)
 
The secret to effective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is planning. Integrate CSR into your organization’s business model for best results. The benefits from your CSR campaign may come in the form of increased profits, an increased positive company perception, or approval from the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Market Diversification: Finding the Right Balance</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/market-diversification-finding-the-right-balance/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/market-diversification-finding-the-right-balance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:50:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[diversification]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[By Clark Roundy, Luxul Wireless VP of Marketing
 
There is a Chinese proverb that states, “A sly rabbit will have three openings to its den.”  For business leaders looking for a little insurance against economic downturns or inevitable changes in their core markets, this is excellent advice about the need for diversification. 
 
As head of sales [...]]]></description>
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		<title>American Finances And The Implications For Utahns</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/american-finances-and-the-implications-for-utahns/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/american-finances-and-the-implications-for-utahns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[By Nathan White, CIO, Paragon Wealth Management

There is currently a lot of talk about what the implications will be for all of the government involvement in the economy.  To help put things in perspective I thought it would be good to take a look at the current condition of the country’s finances.  I am not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Corporate Social Responsibility: Who’s doing it? – Part II</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/corporate-social-responsibility-who%e2%80%99s-doing-it-%e2%80%93-part-ii/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/corporate-social-responsibility-who%e2%80%99s-doing-it-%e2%80%93-part-ii/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[By John Pilmer, President of PilmerPR

(See Part I here)

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer the hot potato that is fun to toss around. Taken from big ideas and a sense of responsibility, CSR is now one of the standard side-dishes of the corporate offering. The Fortune 500 are doing it, and the small business [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Roth Verses Traditional 401(k): Which to Choose?</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/roth-verses-traditional-401k-which-to-choose/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/roth-verses-traditional-401k-which-to-choose/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:11:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By R. Brent Bennett, Partner, Spectra Management
 
Many are scrambling to make changes to their employer-based retirement plans to slow down the recent savings bloodletting. More than ever, it’s important to have an understanding of how the Roth verses traditional 401(k) plans work, including the pros and cons of each.
 
There is one basic yet commonly misunderstood [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Strategic Partnering: Choose Wisely</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/strategic-partnering-choose-wisely/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/strategic-partnering-choose-wisely/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[
By Clark Roundy, Luxul Wireless VP of Marketing
In the late 90’s I joined a small, struggling engineering firm of about 15 employees. Over the next several years, this company evolved into Linux Networx and at its height achieved more than $60 million in revenue. It was a great ride! When I joined, the company was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Compassionate Investing</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/compassionate-investing/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/compassionate-investing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
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By Steve Earl, CEO of Real Estate Investors Club
 
Recently I was explaining our theory on compassionate investing to a reporter when she responded, “There should be no compassion in investing!” She was only half kidding.  By definition, investing is the act of committing money in order to gain financial return.  The truth is, smart investing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Blink</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/dont-blink/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/dont-blink/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[By Nathan White, Chief Investment Officer at Paragon Wealth Management

I have always been amazed at how fast markets can move.

If your pieces are not in place before a move occurs you often miss out on the best part of the move.
The hard part about getting your pieces in place before a move is that you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Utah Business Beware: Healthcare Reform Dialogue Dodging Thorniest Issues</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/utah-business-beware-healthcare-reform-dialogue-dodging-thorniest-issues/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/utah-business-beware-healthcare-reform-dialogue-dodging-thorniest-issues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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By Ryan Bingham, Partner, Spectra Management
 
According to Wall Street Journal blogger Laura Meckler, a collection of healthcare groups referred to as the “Health Reform Dialogue” issued a set of recommendations aimed at governing the debate over restructuring healthcare. While this could give a boost to the health revamp effort underway on Capitol Hill, the group [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Invest Now…or Wait?</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/invest-now%e2%80%a6or-wait/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/invest-now%e2%80%a6or-wait/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Earlier this year I predicted that once we got to a point that President Obama could speak on television and the market would go sideways or up, that would be a sign that the market might have hit bottom. Once you hit a certain point you run out of sellers and there is nothing left [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Corporate Social Responsibility: What is it? Who’s doing it? And how you can do it – Part I</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/corporate-social-responsibility-what-is-it-who%e2%80%99s-doing-it-and-how-you-can-do-it-%e2%80%93-part-i/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/corporate-social-responsibility-what-is-it-who%e2%80%99s-doing-it-and-how-you-can-do-it-%e2%80%93-part-i/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
		
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By John Pilmer, President of PilmerPR
The triple bottom line, CSR and social responsibility are all buzz words gracing headlines and the agendas of corporate meetings both large and small. But what do they all mean? And why is everyone talking about them?
Corporate social responsibility or CSR is a relatively new and increasingly large concern for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Healthcare Price Fixing Poses Antitrust Issues</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/healthcare-price-fixing-poses-antitrust-issues/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/healthcare-price-fixing-poses-antitrust-issues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:13:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ By Ryan Bingham, Partner, Spectra  Management  


According to a recent New  York Times story, President Obama’s campaign to cut health costs  by $2 trillion over the next decade, announced only two weeks ago, may  have hit another snag: the nation’s antitrust laws. Price fixing—the  perpetrator and the reason [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Building Market Awareness on a Budget</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/building-market-awareness-on-a-budget/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/06/building-market-awareness-on-a-budget/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
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By Clark Roundy, Luxul Wireless VP of Marketing
Marketing programs can be one of the first casualties in a down economy. Such budgetary decisions are usually made with short-term objectives in mind, but can often lead to long-term negative results if not properly managed. Even with limited budgets, there are a number of smart, creative, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Money and Happiness Part II</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/05/money-and-happiness-part-ii/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 14:36:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Written by Dave Young, President Paragon Wealth Management
(Read Part I here)
So are we happier? No!!
This spectacular increase in wealth has had almost no positive effective on our society’s happiness. In fact, from 1957 to 1996 the proportion of people telling the University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Center that they are “very happy” declined slightly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Money and Happiness Part I</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/05/money-and-happiness-part-i/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 14:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Written by Dave Young, President
A friend of mine, Steve Moeller, did research on the science of happiness. He gathered information to write a book about what really makes people happy. He gave me permission to share some excerpts with you from an article he wrote for Investment Advisor magazine. I found his thoughts very interesting, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>IRS Throws Employers a Retirement Plan Net</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/05/irs-throws-employers-a-retirement-plan-net/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 15:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
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By R. Brent Bennett, Partner, Spectra Management
On May 18, 2009, the IRS published proposed regulations, “Suspension or Reduction of Safe Harbor Non-elective Contributions,” that would allow for the temporary suspension of previous “Safe Harbor” rules. This much-needed relief will help prevent employers from terminating their retirement plans.
In February 2009, the American Society of Pension Professionals [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Weakening Aroma of Advertising</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/05/129/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 15:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
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By John Pilmer
 
Can you remember the banner ads from the last time you accessed your free e-mail account? Can’t remember? Why not? Could it be that you have seen so many thousand advertisements that you now just tune them out?
 
In psychology this is called sensory adaptation. This is the process by which sensory receptors adapt [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Steps to Building Wealth-Step 7</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/05/seven-steps-to-building-wealth-step-7/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 15:05:21 +0000</pubDate>
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By Dave Young, President of Paragon Wealth Management
 
“A man watches his pear day after day, impatient for the ripening of the fruit. Let him attempt to force the process, and he may spoil both the fruit and the tree. But let him patiently wait, and the ripe fruit at length falls into his lap.” –Abraham [...]]]></description>
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		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/05/there-is-little-doubt-that-the-coming-year-will-bring-more-change-in-us-health-care-policy-than-at-any-time-in-the-last-50-years-since-february-there-are-additional-changes-and-clarifications-to-t/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 15:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
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By Ryan Bingham, Partner, Spectra Management 

There is little doubt that the coming year will bring more change in U.S. health care policy than at any time in the last 50 years. Since February, there are additional changes and clarifications to the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) and its impact on employers.
 
CHIPRA permits (but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Texting Really Communication?</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/05/is-texting-really-communication/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 15:05:01 +0000</pubDate>
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By John Pilmer
 
LOL, PAW, BRB, K – Can You translate this code? These are not business names or acronyms, but rather it’s simple text messaging language. Here’s the translation, ‘laugh out loud,’ ‘parents are watching,’ ‘be right back,’ ‘Okay.’
 
This is the language of our times. Personal interaction has been reduced to emailing, texting, tweeting, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Steps to Building Wealth-Step 6</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/05/seven-steps-to-building-wealth-step-6/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 15:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
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By Dave Young, President of Paragon Wealth Management
“Bull markets are born on pessimism, grown on skepticism, matures on optimism and dies on euphoria. The time of maximum pessimism is the best time to buy, and the time of maximum optimism is the best time to sell.”  &#8211;Sir John Templeton
 
Follow a Sound, Long-Term Strategy
Research has shown [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Part II: Benefits Trends’ Impact on Utah</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/05/part-ii-benefits-trends%e2%80%99-impact-on-utah/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/05/part-ii-benefits-trends%e2%80%99-impact-on-utah/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 15:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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By Ryan Bingham, Partner, Spectra Management
American employers recognize that recent events have made an indelible mark on how benefits need to be addressed going forward—employees care about their benefits now than ever before.
The annual “MetLife Employee Benefits Trends Study” recently released makes it clear that businesses nationwide want to put greater focus on work-life balance, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Three T’s: 3rd T is Technology</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/05/the-three-t%e2%80%99s-3rd-t-is-technology/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 18:21:18 +0000</pubDate>
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By Tyler Crawford, Luxul Wireless CEO
During the past few weeks, we’ve discussed what I like to call “The Three T’s”: 1) Team, 2) Timing, and 3) Technology. This week, I would like to further discuss technology and how it can enable a key competitive advantage.
In the broadest sense of the word, technology can take on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take a Simple, Fresh Look</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/take-a-simple-fresh-look/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Mark Adams, Fruition Design
I have a wonderful, two year old son, who is going through that “what’s that?” phase. It is so great to explain something to someone, knowing that they have no preconceived notions. I find it quite a joy to explain the most simplistic things to him, in response to the daily [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Cooling System Tips for Spring</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/10-cooling-system-tips-for-spring-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:53:13 +0000</pubDate>
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By Larry Montague, General Manager, Comfort Systems USA Intermountain
As temperatures rise, it’s important to make sure your customers and employees remain comfortable while at your business. In order to ensure comfort you should prepare your cooling system for its workload before you put it through the daily rigors of a Utah summer. Comfort Systems USA Intermountain, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PR Tips on Earth Day</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/pr-tips-on-earth-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:50:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By John Pilmer, PilmerPR
The buzz around green has risen to a fever pitch. New green companies pop up daily like a bowl of Orvil Redenbacher seeking to seize the moment. Companies large and small rewrite messaging to grab headlines and improve public perception. The difference between skilled public relations and what is real green and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Steps to Building Wealth-Step 5</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/seven-steps-to-building-wealth-step-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
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By Dave Young, President of Paragon Wealth Management
Avoid Large Losses
“Rule No. 1:  Never lose money. Rule No. 2:  Never forget rule No. 1.” –Warren Buffet
Unfortunately, money is slippery and hard to keep.
In my business I am constantly presented with investment opportunities. For every 20 proposals I see, I may invest in one. Even with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Part I: Employee Benefits Trends Take On Greater Value</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/part-i-employee-benefits-trends-take-on-greater-value/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:59:19 +0000</pubDate>
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By Ryan Bingham, Partner, Spectra Management
 
Employees faced with new economic realities are placing greater value on their benefits. A “MetLife Annual Study of Employee Benefits Trends” concludes that American employees are acutely aware of how important benefits planning is to their futures.
 
Additionally, this desire to better understand benefits implications has encouraged employers to improve dissemination [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Three T&#8217;s: Part II (Timing)</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/the-three-ts-part-ii-timing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:33:19 +0000</pubDate>
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By Tyler Crawford, Luxul Wireless Chief Executive Officer/Director
I’d like to expand on the blog from last week, “The Three T’s”. Let’s focus today on Timing.
Timing is something we all think about. Some are able to act on and even seem to master the art of timing, while others never quite get it. We think of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding Your Cash Conversion Cycle</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/understanding-your-cash-conversion-cycle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Mark Adams, Fruition Design
As I begin to expand my business and take on larger jobs from customers, I have found myself laying out more cash than ever before for raw materials. In doing so, I have come to learn that I must have a clear understanding of when the cash spent on those raw [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Steps to Building Wealth-Step 4</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/seven-steps-to-building-wealth-step-4/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:29:27 +0000</pubDate>
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By Dave Young, President of Paragon Wealth Management
“Creditors have better memories than debtors.” –Benjamin Franklin
 
 Avoid Unnecessary Debt
Debt can be useful if used properly. A few years ago I went to Africa. While I was there I noticed half built buildings everywhere. Projects were at different levels of completion and then abandoned. When I asked my [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Three T’s: Part I (Team)</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/the-three-t%e2%80%99s-part-i-team/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
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By Tyler Crawford, Luxul Wireless CEO
 
I learned early in my career as a young CEO that managing people, being effective and executing on a strategy were key to the success of the team, my personal success, and the overall success of the company. I was fortunate to have a good mentor who taught me [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Healthcare Update: Mandatory Reporting Reinstated</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/healthcare-update-mandatory-reporting-reinstated/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:45:43 +0000</pubDate>
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By Ryan Bingham, Partner, Spectra Management
Despite worries about identity theft, health insurance carriers and benefits providers will soon issue requests to members asking for the social security numbers of all covered family members on existing and new health insurance enrollment forms, not just the primary insurance holder.
In short order, new enrollment forms will require Medicare [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is It Spring, or Is It The Stock Market?</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/is-it-spring-or-is-it-the-stock-market/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Mark Adams, Owner of Fruition Design
I noticed a certain sense of optimism in the air as March came to an end. And for the glass mostly empty kind of guy that I am, that is big deal. Perhaps it was that spring was in the air; not very likely (at least for those of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Steps to Building Wealth-Step 3</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/seven-steps-to-building-wealth-step-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Dave Young, President of Paragon Wealth Management 
“You wouldn’t consult an election about heart surgery, a dentist to do your taxes, or a plumber for legal advice. Since the investment decisions you make today critically affect your future, wouldn’t it make sense to work with an experienced investment specialist?” –Dave Young  
Step #3—Hire a competent financial [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Embracing Change to Survive</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/embracing-change-to-survive/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Tyler Crawford, Luxul Wireless CEO 
The old adage that “the only constant is change” has never been truer than in today’s volatile markets. A typical day being CEO of a young, entrepreneurial company doesn’t allow for time to rest on your laurels. You’ve got to constantly be aware of industry conditions and trends and be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>April 18th Deadline Looms for Utah mini-COBRA</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/april-18th-deadline-looms-for-utah-mini-cobra/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Ryan Bingham, Partner, Spectra Management
By April 18, 2009, those who were involuntarily terminated between September 1, 2008, and February 16, 2009, must contact their former employer or insurer to take advantage of the new extended enrollment for the Utah mini-COBRA continuation plan.
Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. signed HB178 on March 25, 2008. This bill [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cool, Hot, Fast New Technology</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/cool-hot-fast-new-technology/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:22:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By John Pilmer
There is an upside to everything. Although it may be hard to believe, there is actually a very visible upside to the current economy. This upside is innovation. During tough economic times the entrepreneurial spirit thrives, and innovation accelerates as the stock market decelerates. Just within the last year there have been impressive and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Steps to Building Wealth-Step 2</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/04/seven-steps-to-building-wealth-step-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:19:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Dave Young, President of Paragon Wealth Management
Step 2: Spend Less than you Earn
“Too many of us are spending money we haven’t earned to buy things we don’t need to impress people we don’t like.” &#8211;Unknown
“Spend less than you earn” seems like obvious advice, but it is often ignored. According to an article in Smart Money, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips on Writing a Loan Proposal</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/03/tips-on-writing-a-loan-proposal/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:21:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Aaron Jackman, Commercial Loan  Officer at Family First Federal Credit Union
At one time or another most business  owners seek loans to fund their companies. Approval of a loan request often  depends on how well you present yourself, your business and your financial needs  to a lender. One of the ways [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The New 403(b) Unveiled: 2009 Updates &#038; Why You Should Care</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/03/the-new-403b-unveiled-2009-updates-why-you-should-care/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:18:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ By R. Brent Bennett, Partner, Spectra Management
Business owners aren’t the only ones who need to pay attention to retirement plan rules this year. Those who manage a school, hospital, charity, or research institution should also take time to understand the similarities and differences between a 401(k) and a 403(b) as new rules took effect at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Entrepreneurs: Be Prepared for Small Business Loans</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/03/entrepreneurs-be-prepared-for-small-business-loans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:53:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 

By Mark Adams

Since mid-December I have been going through the long and arduous task of securing a small business loan. While this is my first attempt at securing business financing, I can only assume that things used to be a whole lot easier.

When I purchased my first home in the late 90&#8217;s, I was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Steps to Building Wealth-Step 1</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/03/seven-steps-to-building-wealth-step-1/</link>
		<comments>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/03/seven-steps-to-building-wealth-step-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:33:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
By Dave Young, President of Paragon Wealth Management
 
Step 1: Start Now
 
“The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest.” –Albert Einstein
 
For compound interest to be truly powerful, it must have the benefit of time. The more time the better. Think of it like a snowball rolling down a hill. It starts out [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Key Issues in Analyzing Major Health Insurance Proposals</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/03/key-issues-in-analyzing-major-health-insurance-proposals/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spectra Weighs In On Recent Congressional Budget Office Report
 
By Ryan Bingham, Partner, Spectra Management

The number of uninsured Americans continues to make headlines. Opposing ideologies and proposals for health insurance and healthcare could substantially change the United States health insurance system over the next decade.

To assist the U.S. Congress with its upcoming healthcare deliberations, the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>International Business: Tips for Successful Overseas Experiences</title>
		<link>http://utahbusiness.com/blog/2009/03/international-business-tips-for-successful-overseas-experiences/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Tyler Crawford, Luxul Wireless CEO/Director
I just returned from a three week trip to Western Europe for Luxul Wireless, where I attended the CeBIT trade show in Hannover, Germany, and visited numerous customers and partners. Being a part of CeBIT, along with 4,300 other companies from 69 countries was very exciting. However, the real reason [...]]]></description>
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