Dick Youngblood
Columnist | Small business
Dick Youngblood, a former business editor, writes about small businesses on Wednesdays.
Recent content from Dick Youngblood
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Brio owners edit their concept to write a success story
One for the books: A full-service contract publisher gives aspiring authors a chance -- and a dose of reality.
Oct 14, 2009 -
Brio LLC
Business: Brio is a contract book publisher that offers authors a variety of services from editing to design to distribution for a fee. Unlike conventional publishers, Brio does not take ownership of the author's work or collect royalties on its sales. And it differs from the vanity press, which typically does not offer a wide range of such services.
Oct 14, 2009 -
Ex-rodeo rider saddles up successful business
Creating financial software for farm credit banks provides a softer landing than riding bucking broncs.
Oct 6, 2009 -
Loan Analytics Inc.
Business: Provides loan-portfolio analysis software to banks in the quasi-governmental farm credit system.
Oct 6, 2009 -
Entrepreneur finds business that's her cup of tea
Lindsey Valentini was steeped from an early age in the value of being her own boss.
Sep 29, 2009 -
Tea District
Business: Markets nearly 40 of its own blends of gourmet teas.
Sep 29, 2009 -
Gift cushion funded novel furniture import firm
Direct shipment of goods from China is a booming business, but customers need patience.
Sep 22, 2009 -
Defysupply.com
Business: Internet company that offers deep discounts on household furniture made in China and shipped directly to the customer.
Sep 22, 2009 -
'How you retrain the brain'
Two entrepreneurs found a franchiser that helps children with learning disorders to focus on essential life tasks.
Sep 15, 2009 -
With its clients hurting, ad agency finds ways to help
Edina advertising firm changes its strategy to bolster customers weathering ugly recessionary times.
Sep 9, 2009
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