http://www.deseretnews.com/home/ Alan Hall en-us Copyright 2013, Deseret News Publishing Company Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:01 MDT Sat, 25 May 2013 10:16:28 MDT Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579945/12-characteristics-of-wildly-successful-startups.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579945/12-characteristics-of-wildly-successful-startups.html I am often asked these questions by aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start a business: What do I need to do to be... Mon, 13 May 2013 14:47:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579188/When-investors-aren7t-an-option-10-alternatives-to-finance-your-business.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579188/When-investors-aren7t-an-option-10-alternatives-to-finance-your-business.html I am often asked about options to finance a start-up business. Of course investors and bank loans are a common solution.... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:32:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578771/Get-noticed-2-4-easy-steps-to-climbing-the-corporate-ladder.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578771/Get-noticed-2-4-easy-steps-to-climbing-the-corporate-ladder.html As a board member on dozens of companies, the CEO of several firms, and an executive on many more, I have spent countless... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578309/My-boss-is-a-jerk-3-reasons-why-leaders-succeed-and-bosses-fail.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578309/My-boss-is-a-jerk-3-reasons-why-leaders-succeed-and-bosses-fail.html We all know that every leader is a boss, but not every boss is a leader. We can break down the fundamental differences... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:01:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577228/6-ways-to-boost-morale-that-won7t-cost-you-a-dime.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577228/6-ways-to-boost-morale-that-won7t-cost-you-a-dime.html A recent study reports that a whopping 43 percent of the workforce cites "lack of recognition" as the reason for their... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:21:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576686/An-acquisition-destroyed-my-business-2-why.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576686/An-acquisition-destroyed-my-business-2-why.html Most owners engage in the buying process without knowing or measuring the inherent risks. Somehow the thrill of the deal... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:46:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576101/Im-outta-here-Why-2-million-Americans-quit-every-month-and-5-steps-to-turn-the-epidemic-around.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576101/Im-outta-here-Why-2-million-Americans-quit-every-month-and-5-steps-to-turn-the-epidemic-around.html I recently discovered an alarming fact: Even in a climate of business uncertainty, more than 2 million Americans are... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:01:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865575483/Is-your-terrible-culture-killing-your-business.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865575483/Is-your-terrible-culture-killing-your-business.html I recently reached out to an executive who operates a pediatric practice to learn how he manages his company culture. He... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:23:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574127/Its-killing-me-Six-ways-to-manage-stress.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574127/Its-killing-me-Six-ways-to-manage-stress.html Stress comes from unrelenting pressure to survive, succeed and make others happy. Do you have it? Is it killing you? Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:54:00 MST http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573461/4-ways-to-become-your-own-boss-2-which-one-fits-you.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573461/4-ways-to-become-your-own-boss-2-which-one-fits-you.html If you are ready to become your own boss, here are four options that might align well with who you are and what you enjoy.... Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:01:00 MST