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05/12/13 Knock answers partnership opportunities Mike Porter comments on the Minneapolis creative agency's partnerships … Source: Star Tribune |
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05/10/13 House listings in the Twin Cities up 7.7 percent; sales up 5.3 percent Herb Tousley discusses the how unempolyment affects real estate … Source: Star Tribune |
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05/10/13 Twin Cities home prices still on rise Herb Tousley discusses UST's monthly Residential Real Estate Price Report Index … Source: Pioneer Press |
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05/8/13 Target Launches New Marketing Program Named Cartwheel David Vang says online marketing programs like Cartwheel will be more common … Source: KSTP-TV |
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05/5/13 Insurance exchanges are next big hurdle in health care Sen. David Durenberger comments on implementation of the Affordable Care Act … Source: Star Tribune |
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05/5/13 How to market crowdsourcing effort to raise start-up funds MBC director Mike Porter is the Star Tribune's "outside consultant" this week … Source: Star Tribune |
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05/1/13 Big jump for metro housing prices, construction activity Herb Tousley joined The Daily Circuit to talk about issues in the housing market … Source: MPR: The Daily Circuit |
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04/29/13 Twin Cities housing construction up 111 percent in April Herb Tousley comments on an optimistic housing outlook. … Source: Star Tribune |
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04/24/13 Minnesota Legislature: A few job-climate positives Pioneer Press editorial cites economics professor John Spry … Source: Pioneer Press |
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04/24/13 Hoigaard's is sold to Vail Resorts, continuing Twin Cities buildup Dave Brennan noted cross-marketing opportunities for Hoigaard’s and Vail … Source: Star Tribune |
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04/21/13 Outside consultant: How to seal deal in online sales Mike Porter is this week's "Outside Consultant" advising on networking and sales … Source: Star Tribune |
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04/17/13 Progress Minnesota 2013 Norris Institute honored in Finance & Commerce Progress Minnesota program. … Source: Finance and Commerce |
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04/17/13 Is Minnesota friendly to small businesses? John Spry suggests findings of a recent study of small business are unrealistic. … Source: MinnPost |
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04/15/13 Minneapolis agency Known is helping brands raise their profiles Professor Avinash Malshe comments on "Known" branding agency … Source: Star Tribune |
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04/14/13 Neighborhood shopping centers continue to evolve in Minneapolis-St. Paul area Dave Brennan comments on the evolution of small shopping centers … Source: Star Tribune |
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04/14/13 Outside consultant: Record label wants to reach teachers Glenn Karwoski has some creative marketing ideas for a small record label … Source: Star Tribune |
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04/13/13 Minnesota's spending shouldn't grow faster than the economy Pioneer Press editorial cites professor John Spry on taxation … Source: Pioneer Press |
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04/12/13 Women in Business Award winners announced St. Thomas alumne are part of the Business Journal's honorees. … Source: Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal |
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04/10/13 Sellers winning spring Twin Cities housing market March report and price gains are basically good news, said Herb Tousley … Source: Pioneer Press |
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04/10/13 March brings a seller?s housing market to Twin Cities “It’s not totally a seller’s market,” Tousley said. “But it’s certainly turning" … Source: Star Tribune |
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04/7/13 Eagan Rotary Club, Thomson Reuters team up to train students in decision making Ethics prof. Kenneth Goodpaster lead workshop for 50 budding business leaders … Source: Pioneer Press |
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04/7/13 Mingle mixes business and home design in Plymouth Professor Lorman Lundsten comments on new home design business' showroom … Source: Star Tribune |
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04/7/13 Outside consultant: How do I hire a reputable sales rep? Professor Mick Sheppeck and OCB consultant Colleen Sauter on finding a sales rep … Source: Star Tribune |
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04/5/13 Report: Rent To Rise In Minneapolis This Year Herb Tousley said there are a few reasons the city’s rental market is thriving … Source: WCCO |
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04/5/13 Lawmakers considering when it comes to taxes, what is ?fair'? Prof. John Spry comments on tax fairness and how taxes affect competitiveness … Source: Duluth News Tribune |
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04/3/13 The evolution of the Dayton tax plan John Spry's Minnpost comments on tax plan are cited in Minnesota Daily editorial … Source: Minnesota Daily |
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04/3/13 Minnesotans weigh in on 40th anniversary of 1st cell phone call UST MBC program director Micheal Porter discusses the impact of the cellphone … Source: KARE 11 news |
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04/1/13 Lawsuit over control of family-owned MICO ends with $21.8 M award Family Business Center's Ritch Sorenson discusses sibling rivalry … Source: Mankato Free Press |
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04/1/13 Ask The Experts: Putting Common Consumer Tax Questions to Bed Prof. John Spry explains how the sequester affects the tax collection process … Source: CardHub |
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03/31/13 Art Materials drafts growth plans after Minneapolis acquisition Marketing professor Dave Brennan comments on a merger in the art supply business … Source: Star Tribune |
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03/31/13 Outside consultant: Board game inventors looking for a break Prof. Mark Spriggs advises a game maker on getting her product on retail shelves … Source: Star Tribune |
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03/25/13 Ask the Experts: If I Could Make One Change to the Tax Code, I Would? Professor John Spry shares his suggestions for updating the U.S. tax code … Source: Card Hub |
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03/24/13 Ask the consultant: Is Etsy.com a good platform for my business? Marketing professor Michael Porter advises small business owner on using Etsy … Source: Star Tribune |
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03/18/13 On the Job with Kevin Hejna Kevin Hejna, '11 M.B.A. is profiled in the Star Tribune … Source: Star Tribune |
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03/17/13 Outside consultant: How to find a reputable lawyer for a small business Ethics professor John Wendt advises small business owner on finding a lawyer … Source: Star Tribune |
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03/13/13 St. Paul Chamber plans March 21 'Ethics Forum' breakfast Ron James, CEBC president, will speak at St. Paul Chamber ethics forum March 21. … Source: MinnPost |
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03/11/13 General Mills gets into the delivery business Jon Seltzer said General Mills-Coborn’s venture makes “makes perfect sense." … Source: Star Tribune |
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03/10/13 Shoreview's American Metro Company tees up for growth Entrepreneurship professor Jay Ebben evaluates local business in this column … Source: Star Tribune |
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03/10/13 Outside consultant: Balance in the home office Management professor Teresa Rothausen-Vange provides consulting advice … Source: Star Tribune |
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03/4/13 'SoundBender' inventor swims with 'shark' Entrepreneurship professor Mark Spriggs comments on local "Shark Tank" deal. … Source: Star Tribune |
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02/26/13 Twin Cities housing recovery gains steam UST monthly real estate index shows the housing market is off to a strong start … Source: Star Tribune |
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02/24/13 Outside Consultant: Making yourself heard Adjunct marketing prof. Sovell advises a small biz on making a big impact … Source: Star Tribune |
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02/20/13 At St. Thomas, The Hottest Tech Incubator You've Never Heard Of Tucked downtown, a unique entrepreneurship resource seems hidden in plain sight. … Source: The Line |
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02/20/13 At St. Thomas, the hottest tech incubator you've never heard of The entrepreneurship incubator program is currently helping eight new companies. … Source: The Line |
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02/6/13 Finance & Commerce names Norris Institute a Progress Minnesota Honoree Norris Institute to receive 2013 Progress Minnesota Award … Source: Finance & Commerce |
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01/31/13 State makes mark in top 150 U.S. workplaces 23 Minnesota employers among 150 best places to work in the nation … Source: Star Tribune |
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01/24/13 USASBE Recognizes UST Entrepreneurship Course UST recognized for excellence in entrepreneurship education … Source: United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship |
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01/20/13 Purpose drives Minneapolis ad agency Solve and its clients UST’s Porter: “They're not beholden to anyone but themselves.” … Source: Star Tribune |
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01/6/13 What's a good tool for managing projects? Ask the Consultant … Source: Star Tribune |
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01/6/13 Venerable supplier Fullerton Companies builds on its heritage UST's Sorenson: Fullerton has "learned to...be successful across generations." … Source: Star Tribune |
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01/3/13 Closing of Macy's St. Paul leaves big hole; opens new opportunity for downtown UST's Brennan: Number of downtown retailers has declined over the last 20 years. … Source: MPR News |
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01/1/13 Twin Cities Real Estate Market Goes Up; 2013 Promising UST's Tousley: "It looks like the tide has turned." … Source: KSTP |
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12/23/12 CEO peer groups offer feedback, support UST's Militello: "We need this human interaction." … Source: Star Tribune |
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12/16/12 Can letting employees work remotely lead to success? Ask the Consultant … Source: Star Tribune |
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12/16/12 St. Thomas class project warms heads and hearts UST students Quinn and Keller use social entrepreneurship to help children … Source: Star Tribune |
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12/10/12 Ideas, low overhead keep agency ahead Advertising agency NADA wins praise from UST's Porter … Source: Star Tribune |
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12/2/12 On the job with Sean Elder UST MBA alumnus takes an MBA approach to charter schools … Source: Star Tribune |
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11/18/12 Ban TV campaign ads: That's half the battle Commentary by Professor Lorin Robinson … Source: Star Tribune |
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11/15/12 Twin Cities media embrace St. Thomas Holiday Spending Survey Return to pre-recession levels of optimism celebrated … Source: Various |
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11/12/12 Summit Brewing expands their business UST's Vang: Beer creates broad range of jobs … Source: KSTP |
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11/11/12 Eagan's Skyline Exhibits wins innovation award UST MBA students tour facility … Source: Star Tribune |
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11/1/12 Which Local Grocers Have Cheapest, Best Produce? UST's Seltzer: "It's why consumers pick a store" … Source: WCCO |
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10/24/12 Good Question: Do coupons really save us money? UST's Heyman: "As much sport than anything else" … Source: WCCO |
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10/21/12 How to find a mentor Ask the Consultant … Source: Star Tribune |
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10/14/12 How to Protect Your Intellectual Property Ask the Consultant … Source: Star Tribune |
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10/10/12 Retailers experimenting with same-day delivery of online purchases Twin Cities are a test market … Source: KSTP |
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10/7/12 How to ensure success in identity and branding Ask the Consultant … Source: Star Tribune |
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10/4/12 Metro area home sales "brisk" over summer UST's Tousley: "Most significant increase in the last 6 years." … Source: Star Tribune |
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10/4/12 New business PivotPlanet lets people test the waters of career change UST's Power: redefining professional identity can be risky. … Source: KSTP |
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09/16/12 How can businesses avoid social media mistakes? Ask the Consultant … Source: Star Tribune |
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09/2/12 How to reward one person without causing team problems Ask the Consultant … Source: Star Tribune |
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08/30/12 Inside View: Herb Tousley Q&A with UST real estate guru … Source: Star Tribune |
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08/27/12 Schulze gets Best Buy due diligence agreement Founder's buyout attempt moves forward … Source: Fargo - Grand Forks Valley News Live |
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08/26/12 How can a small company use social media while respecting client privacy? Ask the Consultant … Source: Star Tribune |
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08/20/12 OCB alumna Trudy Rautio '84 M.B.A. hired as new Carlson Companies CEO Replacing Hubert Joly, who will lead Best Buy … Source: Star Tribune |
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08/6/12 Best Buy founder Richard Schulze attempts to regain control of company Founder hopes to revive company by taking it private … Source: Star Tribune |
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07/30/12 Supervalu chair takes over as CEO UST's Brennan: Companies in trouble often seek new leadership from outside … Source: Pioneer Press |
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07/22/12 How to get working capital for a young business Ask the Consultant … Source: Star Tribune |
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07/15/12 Working as a social media consultant Ask the Consultant … Source: Star Tribune |
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07/15/12 Supervalu struggles may mean lower prices for shoppers UST's Vang: Stock price down because of massive cut in food prices … Source: KARE-TV |
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07/8/12 How can I make my book stand out? Glen Karwoski is this week's 'Ask the Consultant' columnist … Source: Star Tribune |
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07/5/12 Could an Upscale Grocery War Be Breaking Out? UST's Brennan: "There are going to be losers." … Source: Twin Cities Business |
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07/2/12 How can members of Generation Y establish credibility? Ask the Consultant … Source: Star Tribune |
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06/28/12 Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act UST's experts weigh in … Source: CBS Minnesota |
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06/17/12 How do I build a strong local customer base? Ask the Consultant … Source: Star Tribune |
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06/13/12 Summer job market for teens and young adults in short supply UST's Vang: one of the toughest summer job markets in half a century … Source: KSTP |
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06/12/12 Twin Cities home prices continue to climb UST's Tousley: "It certainly is a good start." … Source: Minnesota Public Radio |
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06/5/12 US News & World Report lists UST among 10 lowest-priced private business schools UST offers one the few private MBA programs with an annual cost below $35,000 … Source: US News & World Report |
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05/27/12 What business resources are there for veterans? Ask the consultant: Business resources for veterans … Source: Star Tribune |
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