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The 47th (-46) International Business Model Competition

Steve Blank

Utah may be known for many things, but who would have thought that Utah, and particularly Brigham Young University (BYU), would be participating in the transformation of entrepreneurship? I spent last weekend in Utah at BYU as a guest of Professor Nathan Furr , (a former Ph.D. The 47th (-46) Annual Business Model Competition.

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The 5 Best States In America For New Business

YoungUpstarts

Utah has long been recognized as a great place to start a business. Utah has a growing economy and low unemployment. Utah businesses benefit from low corporate taxes, business friendly regulations and energy costs 29 percent lower than the national average. Here are five of the best states for starting a business: 1.

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Can You Trust Google Reviews? Here’s How To Spot (And Deal With) Fake Google Reviews

YoungUpstarts

Customers are turning to the internet to get advice on where to eat, where to shop, where to get their hair done, and even where to go to the doctor. Method 3: Ask Customers to Delete Reviews. This can help boost your online reputation and bring in more customers. by Jessi Duffin, Director of Creative Operations for Big Leap.

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SpeedMenu Open to New Customer Base

Austin Startup

Jason Cowan of Cowans Restaurant Solutions, a prominent Micros dealer in Utah stated “SpeedMenu completed the task of integrating with Micros in record time. Patrons can order quicker, more often and pay their tab without having to wait for the bill. SpeedMenu will begin the full rollout to Micros clients in January, 2011.

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Six Rebellious Beliefs That Can Change The Workplace

YoungUpstarts

For example, BambooHR , a software development company based in Utah, has an anti-workaholic policy. Strong relationships between employees, suppliers, and customers resulted in a collaborative effort that restored a beloved CEO and saved a company. It’s not just about philanthropy. Work should align with purpose and meaning.

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Can Document Management Restore Consumers’ Trust In Enterprises?

YoungUpstarts

Not only do document management systems simplify auditing for regulators, they create the efficiency businesses need to increase output for customers and better tend to their needs — an imperative given the era in which we live—one in which the customer is “always right,” and demands more than ever. Think again.

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Make ‘Em Say Wow: 11 Tips For Building A Strong Service Team

YoungUpstarts

By Ron Kaufman, author of “ Uplifting Service: The Proven Path to Delighting Your Customers, Colleagues, and Everyone Else You Meet ”. We love receiving great customer service. The trick, of course, is developing a customer service team that has the skills to provide such an overwhelming reaction amongst your customers.

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