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I-35 BioVillage, By winter of 2010-11, the group anticipates beginning to raise funds. Iowa's BioVillage will have parks, trails, open green space, bio-gardens; a grocery/convenience store that heavily relies on local and organic foods... August 2010

How to Use Grants, Grants are an important resource in developing a new business. This article lists eighteen effective ways to use a grant... December 2009

Improving Business Communication Skills, Good communication skills are an important element for the development of good relationships. Poor communications starve a relationship while good communications nourish it... October 2009

Do You Know Your Customer?, One of the most important factors for determining market feasibility is the customer base for your product.... September 2009

What is a Feasibility Study?, A feasibility study is an analysis of the viability of an idea. The feasibility study focuses on helping answer the essential question of "should we proceed with the proposed project idea... August 2009

Building Your Brand, Value-added products need a distinct identity... August 2009

 

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