Utah Pulse - Entrepreneurship Featured Stories

Preventing Theft by Employees

18-Nov-2008 09:47:54

Theft by employees is a big problem for businesses, no matter their size. The U.S Chamber of Commerce estimates that theft by employees costs American businesses $20 billion to $40 billion a year.

The Importance of Nuturing Women in Business

18-Nov-2008 09:45:35

As a female business professional, I find it exciting when I meet with women thinking about opening a business or who are current business owners.

Sales Tip: A Challenging Economy Requires Sales People To Rise To The Challenge

18-Nov-2008 09:42:52

One of my greatest frustrations with sales people revolves around the notion that sales performance is mysteriously tied to trends in the economy.

HR Corner: After the Layoff

18-Nov-2008 09:40:01

While layoffs may cut costs, the consequences may lead to decreased productivity and poor morale.

5 Tips to Get Great Talent for Less Money

18-Nov-2008 09:38:36

1. Consider immigrants. Many are talented people who will accept less pay because they don’t speak English. (But pay them fairly!)

Opportunity Knocks Twice; Chapter 20

17-Nov-2008 09:39:00

Editor's Note: Utah Pulse is serializing the book, 'Opportunity Knocks Twice,' by Don Hale, as told to Mark Hale. We'll publish two chapters a week. You'll enjoy the wit and wisdom of one of Utah's great entrepreneurs, founder of Hires Big H. To buy the book, click here.

Global Entrepreneurship Week Utah Announces Speakers and Panel Topics for Entrepreneur and Investor Conference

16-Nov-2008 08:53:11

Organizers of Global Entrepreneurship Week Utah today announced the speakers for the Global Entrepreneurship Week Utah conference—“Unleashing Ideas: Igniting High-Growth Entrepreneurship in Utah.”

Colorado Springs Business Owner Appointed Regulatory Fairness Board Regional Chairman

16-Nov-2008 08:50:26

Colorado Springs business owner John H. Herd has been named Chairman of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Region VIII Regulatory Fairness Board for the Rocky Mountain States by acting SBA Administrator Sandy K. Baruah.

UVEF Names “Hall of Fame” Inductees for 2008

13-Nov-2008 09:55:06

The Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF) today announced Dr Bill Pope and the BYU Center for Entrepreneurship as its 2008 inductees into the UVEF “Hall of Fame”.

Credit Crunch Not Affecting Zions Bank's Role as Top SBA Lender to Small Businesses in Utah and Idaho

11-Nov-2008 09:44:12

At a time when questions are being raised about the credit crunch and the willingness of banks to make loans, Zions Bank still leads Utah and Idaho as the top lender for U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) loans.

In Rough Economic Times, Peer Groups are Essential

11-Nov-2008 09:42:50

The Labor Department recently announced that in the month of October, 240,000 jobs were lost, which brings the total number of jobs lost this year to 1.2 million.

Sales Tip: Listening is the Key to Successful Sales

11-Nov-2008 09:40:20

Effective listening skills can be applied to all of our interpersonal and business relationships. We will become more effective listeners as we practice at home, in our business dealings and in our social circles.

Business Tip: Top 10 Bookkeeping Mistakes by Small Businesses

11-Nov-2008 09:37:36

From one-person entities to major corporations, bookkeeping is a significant part of any business endeavor and at the heart of a company's success.

HR Corner: Be Careful Eliminating Perks

11-Nov-2008 09:29:46

In tough economic times, discontinuing employee perks may be problematic. Though the tiniest perks might seem expendable, when they get taken away it is like throwing salt in the wound for some employees.

IRS Offers Free 2009 Small Business Tax Calendar

11-Nov-2008 09:28:26

The IRS is now offering its free Small Business/Self-Employed Tax Calendar for 2009. The 12-month wall calendar includes in-depth business tax information and day-to-day reminders of when business taxes are due.