Have a great idea for a business? Wondering how to test out your product – without risking everything? If so, you might want to develop a minimum viable product (MVP) – a “version of a new product which allows a (development) team to collect the maximum amount of validated learning about customers with the leastRead more
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The 20th Annual Downtown Clean Up was held on Thursday, May 19th. Students and teachers from the ALC, City Staff & RE/MAX Venture office all worked together to make Downtown Owatonna look great! Walking down from the school, the students spread out in 5 groups and concentrated on picking up any litter, garbage, and dirtRead more
If you’re company has staff meetings, you know all too well how quickly these regular meetings can become boring, unproductive, and a real drag on employee morale. The good news is that with a little creativity, you can transform your typical meetings into original, exciting events that deliver real results for your business. Here’s someRead more
The common interview question, “Tell me about yourself” feels like it should be easy to answer. You’re the expert on yourself, after all. But all too often, this question, though intended to be a conversation starter, feels ultra stressful and can even paralyze job seekers. Don’t worry. If you know that “Tell me about yourself”Read more
How do you genuinely inspire and motivate your team? In the age of “the Great Resignation,” good leadership stands out. Managers and business owners who think that they’re charismatic and influential leaders may need to take a moment to reflect on their effectiveness. Leading with compassion may be the key to connecting with employees onRead more
Leaders are innovative and show their strength during times of chaos or difficulty. They think outside the box and seek creative solutions for unusual circumstances. On the other hand, managers tend to follow tried-and-true approaches to challenges and rely on their past experience to solve problems. Leaders offer innovative decision-making, while managers may be resistantRead more
As part of a system of sites in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, Mayo Clinic Health System in Owatonna serves the community through routine, preventive and specialized care services, wellness support and community engagement. Our collaboration with Mayo Clinic connects you with the most trusted, specialty care in the U.S. We bring the most recognized medicalRead more
Every business goes through similar stages, no matter which industry it operates in. Knowing what stage your company is in can help guide you in focusing your efforts on the right activities for your current situation. Here’s an overview of the primary stages of any business. Stage 1: Development This stage actually takes place beforeRead more
If your business were a car, your key employees would be the engine. These are your superstars, the heavy hitters who apply their talents and skill sets in their positions and generate massive results every time. As most managers already know, however, the reason why key employees are so in-demand is precisely because they don’tRead more
The Great Resignation is spurring a rash of hiring bonuses, better perks, and aggressive recruitment. You’ve probably heard of or are engaging in focused talent retention – but have you tried the “stay interview?” The opposite of an exit interview, a stay interview is a semi-formal conversation with your top talent about why they stayRead more
