Topic: North Dakota

Who Controls What??

In 2003, I went up to the North Dakota citizen legislature and lobbied on several bills as a citizen lobbyist.  Depending on your perspective or who you ask, I'm either "terrific" or "insignificant" or ...READ»

“Free Money to Pay Your Bills!” Or Maybe Not (Part 1)

Mathew Lesko is my nemesis. You know the crazy guy on late night infomercials prancing around in his question mark suit screaming about “Free” money to pay your bills…or to buy something…or to start a business? For ...READ»

Why We Want to Stay "Micro"Entrepreneurs

Hanh mitakyapi. Every so often, someone asks a question that seems really off in left field on the surface, but actually begs for a considered answer. Recently, someone asked me why anyone would "want" to establish a business with ...READ»

Rosenbluth Rodeo

The perils of the Rosenbluth Team Rodeo.READ»

More than You Ever Wanted to Know

Did you know? A True Casanova. As part of porcupine foreplay, the male porcupine urinates on the female. This apparently excites the female and gets her "ready." You're Such a Tease. A female porcupines likes to keep her man (or ...READ»

Head in the Tar Sands? The New York Times Runs Anti-Peak Oil Op-Ed

Oil-Coated Ruddy Duck in the San Francisco Bay, by wolfpix, on Flickr Earlier this month, the world's chief energy economist told the UK Independent that global oil production was likely to peak in 10 years, with a "global energy ...READ»

Nearly a Third of U.S. Already at 10% Unemployment

New July unemployment figures show that 15 states have already reached 10% unemployment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Many economists and pundits have focused like vultures on the national jobless rate rising to 10% ...READ»

Drill: The U.S. Oil Industry Turns 150

Before 1859, America had no oil business. August 28 marks the 150th anniversary of its first commercial well. Today, the U.S. is the world's third-biggest oil producer and largest consumer. Join us for a tour of this gas-guzzling nation.READ»

• Now July/August 2009
• Watch: Harry Potter 6
• Numerology: Hawaii Five-O

Back to the Farm

Rosenbluth International, a $2.5 billion travel service business, combines plain-and-simple values with cuttingedge technology. It's a down-to-earth strategy designed to take the company back to the farm.READ»

October 2008: Reader Feedback

In the Fast Lane By the time our July/August issue arrived in subscribers' mailboxes, cover girl Katie Hoff had broken the world record in the women's 400-meter individual medley at the U.S. Olympic trials, shaving 0.34 of a second ...READ»

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Offshoring and Insourcing

In my book about recession-proof jobs, one of the criteria I used in selecting the recession-proof jobs was that they not be on the list of occupations that the U.S. Department of Labor considers vulnerable to offshoring. I can’t ...READ»

Online Tools Save Endangered Wildlife from Construction Sites

All developments--including alternative energy installations--have to take into account wildlife habitats in their planning stages or risk facing the wrath of conservationists and policymakers. In the past, such analysis has been ...READ»

A Taste of the Honey Business

The bees of America have been working hard all summer: To make a pound of honey, they have to fly the equivalent of eight roundtrips between New York and Paris. Now it's time to enjoy the fructose of their labor. Have a taste of the facts and figures on honey.READ»

• Now September 2009
• Hobnob: Clinton Global Initiative

“Free Money to Pay Your Bills!” Or Maybe Not (Part 2)

In Free Money to Pay Your Bills! Or Maybe Not Part 1 we discovered how Matthew Lesko (and others) use word play and semantics to get you to buy their books believing you will obtain riches on someone else’s dime.  In Part II we ...READ»

Best Buy Begins Pilot Recycling Program

To date, Best Buy stores gladly accept mobile phones, ink cartridges, batteries and other items for recycling, but the yellow-rag retailer is looking to become the go-to place for free recycling of bigger electronics as well -- even if the items weren't bought at Best Buy.READ»

Best Buy Begins Pilot Recycling Program

Best Buy [NYSE: BBY] has announced that it will expand its existing recycling programs in 117 of its stores, with the potential for a nationwide expansion to all 900+ stores if the new pilot program goes "sucessfully," ...READ»

Rental Car Check (and Recheck)

The keys to a successful -- and stress free -- car rental.READ»

Numerology: The Business of Roses

Know what's a blooming big business? Roses! And while you may not love Valentine's Day, flower people do -- it's the busiest day of their year. Here's a look at this fragrant industry, with an assist from Douglas Brenner and Stephen Scanniello's new book, A Rose by Any Name.READ»

Thoughts on Indns and Obstacles We Face

Hanh mitakuyapi.  I'm going to make a confession at the start of this post.  Actually, it's a multi-aspect confession.  I call these "I'm-nots".   I'm not a financial big shot.  I'm not a financial wizard used to ...READ»

Desertec: World's Largest Solar Pipeline Charges Ahead

The world's largest and most ambitious solar power initiative, dubbed "Desertec", is pushing ahead on July 13 with a meeting of a 20-firm consortium, including companies like Siemens, Deutsche Bank, and E.on. Companies ...READ»

Can Walgreens Solve the Health-Care Crisis?

Walgreen Co., like many other companies that touch the medical industry, is eagerly eyeing the outcome of President Obama's health-care reform initiative. But no matter what happens in Washington, Walgreen wins. "Whatever ...READ»

The Desirability of Staying Small in Business

Some time back, someone asked me why we at Indian Maid want to stay a small business, rather than try to take over the markets for our products. Let's take a look at Indian Maid Products, Inc. first in order to answer this ...READ»

CPR - Cell Phone Repair Offers Excellent Franchising Opportunities

Cell phone repair can be extended to any community.READ»

Wanna Score? Dish the Rock!

At Never Too Late Basketball Camp, it's never too late to learn to be a team player. If you want to win at hoops, it's not enough to have game -- you gotta have team.READ»

Everything I Need to Know I Learned (or Didn't Learn) in Business School

Carlo Brumat Carlo Brumat, currently dean of DUXX Graduate School of Business Leadership, in Monterrey, Mexico, worked for many years in industry both in the United States and in Europe -- first as a physicist and later as a ...READ»