From Oregon State University College of Business, CORVALLIS, Ore. -A new study by Oregon State University researchers shows that promoting the fact that the business is a “family” business positively influences customer purchasing decisions.  Family businesses are important to the United States economy, comprising an estimated 80 percent of the […]

Oregon Biz Report, Starbucks has been running TV ads and web videos giving free coffee to anyone who says they voted on election day.  Krispy Creme offered free doughnuts and Ben and Jerry’s free ice cream.  But it may be illegal in many places. The Secretary of State in Georgia […]

Bill Conerly, Businomics, Conerly Consulting LLC With today’s new GDP figures for Q3, I’ve updated my forecast.  Here’s how it looks: GDP forecast That last blue column, the slightly negative one, is last quarter’s 0.3% decline.  I forecast declines in the current quarter as well as the first quarter of […]

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With a story of devastating destruction followed by unwavering hope and hard work, New Canal Lighthouse in Louisiana captures the spirit of New Orleans’ rebuilding efforts and has earned the top spot in this year’s JELD-WEN Reliable Lighthouse Restoration Initiative. Guided by nearly half a million votes […]

1. The US launched air strikes into what nation this week? 2. Which company did not see their profits rise over 30% this week? A) Viacom B) Comcast C) Sony

Harlan Levy, State Director, Oregon NFIB My Voice in Oregon Newsletter, Oct/Nov. 2008 Keep talking and keep leading, Oregon small business owner. You are pulling more voters into the polling place than just yourself. The power of the small business voting bloc is one of the mightiest in the nation, […]

By Mark G. Neil, Pres. Northwest Wealth Advisors Radio Host, Your Money & Your Life, KBNP AM 1410 As we move closer to the elections and arguably the most important decision our country has to make in nearly a decade, I thought it appropriate to update you on our thoughts […]

By Oregon Biz Report, Oregon Golf is one of those Oregon home grown companies you hate to see disappear.  This month all three of their stores have closed.  Hurting the chain was the inability to get a bank loan in the crippling credit crunch.   Banks are tightening up and this […]

From Bill Conerly, Businomics, Conerly Consulting LLC The world of finance for small and medium businesses was changing even before this year’s financial crisis–but now the changes are galloping.  Money is moving around the world like never before.  When you borrow money, even from an American loan officer working for […]

1. Amazon.com posted a 48% profit increase this week.  But what was the bad news that caused its stock to drop? A) eBay passed Amazon in sales for the first time B) Forecasted difficult holiday sales C) Their side investments were depleted during the market crisis D) They announced a […]