There are various reasons why your company may be considering a merger or acquisition soon. Shutdowns due to the pandemic have brought many companies to their financial knees in terms of survival. This economic downturn could create an opportunity for your company. Is it time for your business to consider the option of expanding through a...Read More
As a small business owner, your answer to this question usually has a direct correlation to if/when you’ll ever achieve substantial profitability and growth. One of the big differences between fast-growing, profitable small to medium-sized businesses and those that flounder is that the former typically has an owner that places a high value on accounting....Read More
New Year, New Business? Last year was a struggle for everyone. Stay-at-home orders, mandatory masks, and social distancing have caused even the most rugged of us to wish for it to all go away. Now that a vaccine is being administered, we are beginning to see a ray of hope. Maybe life will return to...Read More
Now more than ever, we depend on social media to drive business. Social media campaigns are vital in developing a strong customer base, driving sales, and increasing presence in the marketplace. If you are in the planning stages of getting your business onto social platforms, MRD Consulting can put your business on the social media...Read More
“To Business Plan or not to Plan…that is the question.” For those of you with a short attention span or those that are too impatient to thoroughly read articles, bottom line…develop a thorough business plan. If you are considering starting a business, starting a new division, or starting a new product line I highly recommend...Read More
Growth: Acquisition vs. Organic The debate rages on regarding the merits of a business trying to achieve rapid growth via acquisition vs. growing organically (or internally within its existing infrastructure). The debate rages on due to the fact that both avenues have their merits, pitfalls, drawbacks, and positive attributes….The true answer lies in the specific...Read More
Eden Prairie residents wondering about the future of the empty Amazon grocery store will soon see it filled with trampolines, foam pits, and jungle gyms instead of produce aisles.
One of the Twin Cities' fastest-growing companies is gearing up for a major relocation, bringing new jobs and retail opportunities to a developing business center.
Unlike dimly lit old-school arcades, walking into Duck Entertainment feels fresh, bright and happy. Decked out in yellow lights and cute duck mascot logos, this new-school arcade located along Diffley Road in Eagan has drawn huge crowds since its grand opening on New Year’s Day. So, what makes this place so unique? It specializes in […]
Minnesota organizations received hundreds of millions in research funding from the National Institutes of Health last year, with two institutions claiming the lion's share.
St. Paul’s annual Grand Old Day festival is just around the corner, with the Grand Avenue Business Association gearing up to welcome an estimated 200,000 people on the historic commercial road June 1.
Minneapolis / St Paul Business Journal