News & Events

Press Releases

Solomon Bruce Consulting launches new web site with tool rich components.

New Solomon Bruce Web Site Released! Here

"Protect Yourself! Insurance Risk and Management Issues to Watch"

A monthly column of common business owner concerns authored by Tom McGree, CPCU, Vice President,
Payne Financial Group, Helena, Montana.

January 2010- Your (Business Account) Is Not Safe!

February 2010-- Tough Times Increase Employee Theft

March 2010-- Medical Marijuana Creates Problems for Employers

Articles

Joe Michels is a contributing writer for Billings Business News where his articles can be read monthly.

 

Billings Business News

March 2010-- Increase Profits- Reduce Expenses with new Office Automation Tools

Billings Business News

February 2010-- Embezzlement- Here is how to avoid it

Billings Business News
January 2010Strategies for Success: Succession Planning-Part 3

Billings Business News
December 2009Strategies for Success: Succession Planning-Part 2

Billings Business News
October 2009 – Strategies for Success: Succession Planning- A Critical Component of Business Viability

Billings Business News
September 2009 –Strategic business assistance available through BEAR

Billings Business News
July 2009 – Strategies for Success: Recovery and Recognition from a bad economy

Billings Business News
June 2009 – Strategies for Success: Great Employees—the glue of a successful business

Billings Business News
May 2009 – Strategies for Success: Too many workers, not enough work

Billings Business News
April 2009 – Strategies for Success: Credit Management in times of Economic Downturn

Billings Business News
April 2009 – Strategies for Success: Risk Management—Are you paying attention to the small stuff?

Billings Business News
January 2009 – Strategies for Success: Think before you Jump

Billings Business News
December 2008 – Strategies for Success: The Muffin Tin, Cigar Box and the 21st century

Billings Business News
December 2008 – Strategies for Success: Weak Economic Times Demand Strong Business Leadership

MATR Newsletter
August 2008 – Mentorship: Showing your employees you care

MATR Newsletter
July 2008 – Tell the Truth: It does not cost any more!

MATR Newsletter
July 2008 – Attention to Detail: The key to business success

MATR Newsletter
Always get it in writing!

Upcoming Events

Date Location Title and additional information

February 1st - April 5th

Monday evenings
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM


Big Sky EDA
222 N. 32nd St.,

Billings, MT

Yellowstone Conference Room, 1st Floor.

Join the Billings SBDC & Community Education for FastTrac® GrowthVenture™, a comprehensive business training designed by the Kauffman Foundation that will put you in the driver’s seat for growing your business.

This course is designed for entrepreneurs who have experience running their businesses and want to learn ways to improve performance and plan for strategic growth. During the course you will learn practical skills to:

  • Analyze your business and understand the market
  • Streamline operations
  • Understand the best ways to access the resources you need to succeed
  • Build and maintain competitive advantage
  • Plan for strategic and sustainable growth

Dr. Joe Michels, Principal of Solomon Bruce Consulting, will facilitate the program. He is a dynamic, stimulating, motivating and fun speaker.

Cost:
$400 for 10-week session; includes materials.

To Register:
Call Barb at (406) 281-5003 to register. Class size is limited to 25, and spaces are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Cancellations must occur 3 business days prior to class start date to receive full refund.