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Alan Hall

Alan E. Hall is a co-founding managing director of Mercato Partners, a regionally focused growth capital investment firm. He founded Grow Utah Ventures, is the founder of MarketStar Corp. and is the Chairman of the Utah Technology Council.

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Recent Articles by Alan Hall

Branding: the Mental Drawer

Published: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 12:00 am MDT

Companies target consumers by creating positive mental associations with brands.

Branding — if done correctly — is invaluable to a business

Published: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:00 am MDT

Every prominent and highly successful entrepreneur has methodically established a memorable and powerful brand.

Companies need to clearly define their brand to bond with customers

Published: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 12:00 am MDT

As entrepreneurs, we often focus on finding the right employees, establishing the best strategy, and aligning a product or service with the needs of customers. But we fail to spend time and deep thought about c...

Great business leaders know how to communicate well

Published: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 12:00 am MDT

Famous entrepreneurs are known for communicating on a regular basis to employees, vendors, investors and clients.

Strong mentors are a business's best friend

Published: Monday, April 30, 2012 5:01 pm MDT

Expert advisors are a business builder’s best friends and resources. We might also call them coaches, teachers or mentors. They think abundantly and are willing to share what they know with those who ask ...

Establish a Winning Culture

Published: Monday, April 23, 2012 5:00 pm MDT

Famous entrepreneurs across the ages have built their enduring companies upon a particular culture that attracted and retained loyal employees and satisfied customers.

Award-winning employers take care of their employees

Published: Monday, April 16, 2012 5:01 pm MDT

Renowned business builders carefully watch over their employees, like a shepherd over a beloved flock. They are kind, respectful, encouraging and highly supportive.

To achieve your business dream, hire the best people

Published: Monday, April 9, 2012 5:01 pm MDT

Every famous entrepreneur has built a flourishing company with great employees by his or her side. Business founders cannot grow an enterprise singlehandedly. Some may try, but it is nearly impossible to do so.

Best entrepreneurs take care of customers

Published: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 12:00 am MDT

Successful business owners are fanatically focused on taking care of their customers. They wake up every day with buyers on their minds. They think to themselves, "I must do everything in my power to keep them ...

Build and sell superior products to survive and prosper

Published: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 12:00 am MDT

Entrepreneurs who thoroughly know and understand potential buyers have a terrific opportunity.