Preparing your business for the next 130 years

By U.S. Senator Mike Enzi This month, Wyoming celebrates 130 years of statehood. That means 130 years of dedicated entrepreneurs and small businesses. In every town, you can find a Wyomingite who turned an idea and passion into a successful business. Whether it is retail, hospitality or recreation, our state has it all. One of…

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How COVID-19 Affects Current Business Trends

by Mike Lambert The recent COVID-19 pandemic and resulting public health orders have closed or limited operations for small businesses throughout the state, creating uncertainty among both consumers and business owners. As the country begins to reopen, business owners are rethinking their operations and looking for examples of how they can operate in this uncharted business…

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5 Quick Tips for Conducting Video Interviews

By Pat Ashworth, Express Employment Professionals During the past several months, people who never used video conferencing software before the COVID-19 pandemic have become believers in the potential the technology has for how they conduct business in today’s always connected world. Interviews, for example, are an ideal fit for video calls and became more common…

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Shop Smart Shop Safe campaign encourages safe return to retail

SHOP SMART, SHOP SAFE is a statewide campaign to provide business recovery resources and free marketing ideas and materials designed to help business owners make their customers feel safe and comfortable enough to return to shopping in their stores after the COVID-19 shutdowns. “Wyoming did a great job getting out the message about the importance…

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Keep a lock on your computer, like you’d lock the front door

By U.S. Senator Mike Enzi In May, it was reported that a Nigerian fraud ring targeted Wyoming’s unemployment system. There are no bounds to cybersecurity threats so we must all remain vigilant. There are resources to help recover from these attacks, but the best prevention starts with you. This topic is not meant to be scary.…

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Building Employee Loyalty

By Express Employment Professionals Maintaining a productive workforce is the key to having sustainable success in business. However, with companies adapting to the current economic climate due to closures and social distancing measures, keeping top talent can be difficult. Not only do organizations need to focus on recruiting methods when opening up this summer, they…

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Business Lessons from COVID-19: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown

Flexibility Key to Success Be Transparent with Employees Despite Uncertainties By Bill Stoller Full-time remote work for employees was out of the question for most companies a few short months ago, but after weathering a pandemic that changed how we work almost overnight, business owners say there are several lessons to take away from this…

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Paycheck Protection Program Safe Harbor Guidance

by John Privette On May 13, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued guidance for small businesses receiving less than $2 million of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding. The U.S. Treasury in coordination with the Small Business Administration issued “safe harbor” guidance for borrowers as published in the SBA’s FAQ, Question 46. The SBA FAQ…

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Coping and Recovery: Beyond the Numbers

Paul Johnson, Associate State Director, Wyoming Small Business Development Center Network We’ve clearly heard that the greatest challenges you face during these times are financial pressures. And while numbers ultimately drive the success of your small business, there are other aspects to consider as you cope with the ongoing pandemic and ultimate recovery. Let’s take…

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How a local Laramie theatre company and specialty shop collaborated to create a unique experience for their customers during Covid-19.

Back in March, like many business owners, Anne Mason, the founding Artistic Director of Relative Theatrics, a Laramie based theatre company, was faced with closing the doors of her theatre, canceling upcoming live performances and postponing her annual fundraising event. Despite taking a big financial hit from these cancellations, Anne quickly organized a virtual programming…

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