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More 2023 New Years Business Resolutions: Sharon Traylor, Owner/Barber/Barber Instructor, Roots Hair and Soul LLC
I am a mother of four and a grandmother of one. I’m 45 years old and from Chicago, IL and have been here for 10 years. I am co-owner of a barbershop and salon, Roots Hair and Soul in south Fargo. I am an artist of many facets from painting to music and, especially, hair. I have a passion for fitness, health, mentoring others and community involvement as well. More
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More 2023 New Years Business Resolutions: Yvette Reyes, Founder, FM Aerial & Movement Arts
My name is Yvette Reyes and I moved to the Fargo-Moorhead area about eight years ago when I accepted a welding position. Originally I grew up in Crookston, MN and received my welding diploma at NCTC-TRF. More
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10 Mistakes That Can Kill Your Startup Business
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. More
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Addressing the Workforce Challenge
Before the pandemic, North Dakota had more jobs available than people to fill them. Despite population growth throughout the last decade, we know that if every unemployed individual, every justice involved individual exiting our criminal justice system and every graduate from our post-secondary education system took jobs today, we would still have thousands of jobs open in our state. More
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10 Misconceptions About IT Debunked
From the IT experts of 702 Communications. More
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The Tax Benefits of Giving
Giving is great—it feels good and oftentimes helps out the community, but something we often don’t talk about is the fact that it can also help the bottom line. More
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A New Year, A New Review
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard and Reserve members and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. More
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Top Ten Tips for a Brand Refresh with Flint Group
The beginning of a new year sparks thoughts of change and the promise of new possibilities. More
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Minimizing No-Shows for Virtual Meetings in B2B Sales in the Age of Virtual Meetings
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a dramatic shift in how B2B sales teams conduct their business. More
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How to Leverage Sales Development Reps (SDRs) to Scale a Predictable Pipeline & Generate Qualified Leads
As a business, you are always looking for ways to reach more potential customers and grow your business. More
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Best Pieces of Advice 2022
There is rarely an interview where we don’t ask ‘what advice do you have for other business owners?’ In celebration of this, here is some of the best business advice we received in 2022. More
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Women You Should Know 2022 Features
Every month, Ladyboss lifestyle submits a column to us, featuring an awesome female professional in the community. Let’s take a look back at those we featured this year! More
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10 Questions with John Machacek 2022 Features
Every month, John Machacek, the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation’s Chief Innovation Officer John Machacek asks 10 questions to a startup organization in the area like only he can. Let’s look back at who has been featured this year. More
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Women You Should Know: Cassie Kasowski, Founder, Beth’s Place Recovery
The second you enter Beth’s Place, you’re hit with the aroma of a candle we have chosen for the season, followed by a smiling face assisting you right away. The décor is calming and inviting and filled with Kate Baldock’s art. This was strategic. Mental health is scary. So incredibly scary. I knew if we could create an environment of healing, we would thrive. More
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10 Questions with John Machacek: generAI Jimmy Slagle
ohn Machacek, Chief Innovation Officer for the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, has worked with countless startups throughout our community over the past nine years. He knows their ups, and their downs, but most of all, he knows the questions to ask them. Here are John Machacek’s 10 questions for CoFounder/CEO of generAI Jimmy Slagle. More
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Sales Intelligence: 5 Problems That Marketing and Sales Alignment Can Solve
What does marketing and sales alignment really mean for you and your organization? Achieving alignment means that both teams are working together towards the same goal and that they are using the same strategy and tactics. This can be difficult to achieve because the two teams often have different goals and objectives. More
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Awesome Foundation Grant Award Winner: Mental Health First Aid
Most people don’t hesitate to reach out, offer assistance or ask how you are doing. Yet when someone is struggling mentally or emotionally, a majority of Americans pause—it feels uncomfortable to inquire or offer support. Brenda Koneczny, licensed professional counselor, assistant professor of psychology at MSUM and Nationally Certified Mental Health First Aid trainer, is one of many who are working to change that. More
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Up & Coming Entrepreneur: Chase Evert of Chase Chapters
When people embark on a new entrepreneurial adventure, no two paths are the same. Each trailblazer goes at their own pace with different circumstances and obstacles to overcome. We talked to a variety of up-and-coming entrepreneurs, each with their own unique story to tell. More
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Why are Gen-Y and Gen-Z So Worked Up About Labor Unions?
Attorney Beverley Adams at Fredrikson & Byron represents employers and executives in the full range of employmentrelated matters, providing guidance on such issues as employment investigations, disciplinary matters, employment contracts and union labor negotiations. More
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Meet Josh Teigen, The New Commerce Commissioner
One of my greatest envies in life is when people say they were born and raised in North Dakota. More