Business

FUNdraising Good Times: What you need to know to 'make the ask'

Tuesday, 09 April 2013 10:06 Mel and Pearl Shaw

How do you ask someone to make a gift to a nonprofit that you believe in? What do you say? When do you ask? What if the person says "yes?" What if she says "no?"

Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota offers job training, credits, employment support

Tuesday, 09 April 2013 10:00

Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota has immediate openings in job training classes in several industries. The programs prepare individuals for new careers by teaching job skills, job searching and interviewing techniques; earning certifications, credits or CEUs; and providing ongoing employment and support services. Scholarships are available for training if certain enrollment and eligibility criteria are met.

Zero and Counting

Monday, 08 April 2013 14:01 Cheryl Pearson-McNeil

Are you a Zero-TV household? No, I don't mean restricting the kids' TV viewing to the weekends or until after they've completed homework. I mean – do you watch TV the traditional way or on any of the growing techy options available to us? So many of us are watching video content on our phones, computers, or tablets, that Nielsen designates this group of consumers: Zero-TV Households. This consumer segment is so significant; it will soon be included in our measured samples.

FUNdraising Good Times The Power of Women Fundraisers

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 12:10 Mel and Pearl Shaw

Women are role models in so many sectors of our economy, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. In honor of women's history month we salute women who step up to the challenge of raising money for nonprofit organizations and institutions they believe in. Their leadership and vision impact the lives of individuals, families, communities, regions and our nation as a whole.

SBA Deputy said to go "Beyond the Call of Duty" for Black businesses

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 12:02 Hazel Trice Edney

(TriceEdneyWire.com) - It is a story that has unfolded all too often. The owner of a small business finds it simply impossible to pull through the torturous economy. The doors shut or the website shuts down and another business venture comes to a close.

Northeast Bank: Zach J. Neuman promoted

Wednesday, 03 April 2013 11:41

Northeast Bank announced the promotion of Zach J. Neuman, a resident of St. Louis Park, MN to Assistant Vice President - Credit Department at the Minneapolis office. Neuman joined Northeast Bank in 2010 with six years of community banking experience working as a Credit Analyst, Relationship Credit Analyst, and Commercial Lender/Assistant Vice President. Neuman is currently in charge of managing the Loan Operations Department, in addition to his credit analyst responsibilities. Neuman was honored with Northeast Bank's "Rookie of the Year" award in December 2011.

Better Business Bureau tips for consumers: Watch out for these small business scams

Monday, 01 April 2013 15:11

Consumers aren't the only victims of fraud. Every year, thousands of small businesses are targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices. Protect your business from scams by learning what to look out for. Often, it's only a matter of identifying suspicious situations and asking the right questions. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) and the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection have put together a list of some of the top business scam scenarios: