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Bob van der Valk is an Independent Consultant in the petroleum industry. He has over 50 years of experience in the wholesale and retail gasoline and lubricants industry. (Photo by Bob Van Der Valk)
Bob van der Valk is an Independent Consultant in the petroleum industry. He has over 50 years of experience in the wholesale and retail gasoline and lubricants industry. (Photo by Bob Van Der Valk)
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Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Oil But Were Afraid To Ask.

By Tom Egelhoff March 21, 2013

Keystone XL pipe line, who sets the price at the pump, are we shipping oil to China for Canada, these and many more questions answered in this pre-recorded interview with oil expert Bob Van derValk of Terry, Montana.

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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 12: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) attends a press conference about the health impacts of sugar at Lucky's restaurant, which voluntarily adopted the large sugary drink ban, March 12, 2013 in New York City. A state judge on Monday blocked Bloomberg's ban on oversized sugary drinks but the Mayor plans to appeal the decision. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 12: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) attends a press conference about the health impacts of sugar at Lucky's restaurant, which voluntarily adopted the large sugary drink ban, March 12, 2013 in New York City. A state judge on Monday blocked Bloomberg's ban on oversized sugary drinks but the Mayor plans to appeal the decision. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)
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Is Personal Responsibility Dead in America?

By Tom Egelhoff March 21, 2013

Children might take up smoking if they see a cigarette display. I wonder if your kids would be compelled to do laundry if they saw Tide on the shelf?

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Flickr Photo by Ricardo Wang
Flickr Photo by Ricardo Wang
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I Have Way Too Much Time on My Hands

By Tom Egelhoff March 20, 2013

One of the perks of that decision is having more time to ponder the mysteries of life and the universe. God help us.

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Flickr photo Yuichirock's Photostream
Flickr photo Yuichirock's Photostream
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Do You Have to Be Smart to Own A Smart Phone?

By Tom Egelhoff March 19, 2013

Well it’s official. I’ve joined the 21st century. I finally made the plunge and got my very first smart phone. What did I get? I’m not sure.

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Tom Egelhoff, Host of "The Open for Business Radio Show" 11AM to 2 PM Saturdays.
Tom Egelhoff, Host of "The Open for Business Radio Show" 11AM to 2 PM Saturdays.
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Six Types of Advertising and How to Use Them

By Tom Egelhoff March 18, 2013

Mistakes in advertising can be costly to small business. For this reason many business decide either not to advertise at all or to be very conservative with their ads.

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Planning For The Future Is Tough

By Tom Egelhoff March 18, 2013

Youth is no guarantee of long life. And age is relative to how you feel about it. Some people are old at 40 others are young at 90.

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South Padre Island, Texas. The South Texas island is one of the top Spring Break destinations and attracts students from all over the country. (Photo by Rick Gershon/Getty Images)
South Padre Island, Texas. The South Texas island is one of the top Spring Break destinations and attracts students from all over the country. (Photo by Rick Gershon/Getty Images)
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Spring Break: Youth Springs Eternal

By Tom Egelhoff March 15, 2013

It’s that time of year again. A battle between students to see if they can drink more than the folks at Budweiser can produce.

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If America Is In a Recession — Will You Participate?

By Tom Egelhoff March 14, 2013

Over the past 60 years there have been nine recessions. The business community, for some unknown reason, has participated in nearly all of them. Their customers, on the other hand, have chosen to participate in only two.

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Bozeman Business And Professional Women Recognize 2013 Honorees

By Mark Allen March 13, 2013

This is an invitation to join the Bozeman Business and Professional Women to recognize their 2013 honorees. It is Wednesday March 20th, from 6-8 pm at the Bozeman Public Library.

This is a great networking event and open to the public

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: A Costco sign is displayed on March 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Costco Wholesale Corp.'s profit beat expectations with a net income for the second quarter that climbed to almost 40 percent. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: A Costco sign is displayed on March 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Costco Wholesale Corp.'s profit beat expectations with a net income for the second quarter that climbed to almost 40 percent. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Get A Better Response From Your Small Business Advertising

By Tom Egelhoff March 13, 2013

Some ads pull more customers than others and the purpose of this article is to show you some ways to make that happen.

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