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Recession mindset remains despite high consumer confidence
Wages are ticking up. The labor market is robust. But consumers are giving the kind of mixed messages that drive economists and retail executives batty. Will they or won't they spend in 2019?
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Minnesota roof-rake maker grows sales to $2M after long struggle
Local couple turn roof-rake line into big business with international reach.
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Reyer: Want to make sure you're getting the right training? Take the initiative
Be open to planning and serendipity to get the most new learning opportunities.
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Baby boomers struggle with handing down their businesses to family
Family transitions in businesses can come with a special set of challenges and advantages.
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Shaping a positive message when company is struggling
Perhaps the most important caveat is to avoid making excuses.
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Market recap: Broadcam shares rise on bullish earnings report
More good news: It told investors that it would return $12 billion to stockholders in 2019 through dividends and buybacks.
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Schafer: As people live and work longer, is it time to rethink retirement?
Maybe it's time to dump the term full retirement age: A lot of hard-to-plan-for things can happen between the last day on the job and last day on earth.
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Food corporations hunt organic, natural startups
Some organic startups are now eager to do business with giant corporations, in striking contrast to the movement's early days.
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U.S. ethanol market sees first sales decline in decades
Lower U.S. demand, plunge in exports made for rough 2018.
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Entrepreneurs, nonprofits work to keep north Minneapolis local
As rents rise and redevelopment hits, groups are working to keep the area's commercial real estate affordable.
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Injured workers have another legal tool thanks to the Minnesota Supreme Court
Employment lawyers are buzzing about a recent ruling.
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For boomers making plans to relocate for retirement, it's time to get real
Begin by reviewing finances with an expert, and then start to build pro and con lists for each potential area.
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Believe it or not, latest stock rally is legit
A close look at market conditions shows that despite the recent recession jitters, the latest rise in share prices is justified.
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Mackay: Never undersell value of customer service
Just like elephants, clients have long memories.
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Plan B retirement strategy? Consider launching your own business
Entrepreneurship has become a viable and important post-retirement solution to generate income.
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