Legacy and Longevity: A Playbook for Owner-Operators Who Think Long-Term
Smart business owners know: legacy starts long before exit Growth rooted in values builds staying power Your wisdom is an asset—document it and pass it on Deep community ties are part of your long-term equity Succession is strategy, not retirement 616 words ~ 3 min...
Friday Named SageWest March Employee of the Month
Fremont County, Wyo. (April 17, 2025) – SageWest is proud to recognize Ambria Friday, Imaging Administrative Assistant, as the March Employee of the Month. Ambria has excelled in streamlining processes, solving problems, and coordinating with other...
Two testimonies urge U.S. House Committees to repeal BOI reporting
What it means: Small business owners continue to urge Congress to repeal the beneficial ownership reporting requirement. The recent relief provided by the administration can be undone unless the Corporate Transparency Act is repealed by Congress. Our take: “Absent...
SBDC Biz Tip: Cash Reserves: How Much is Enough?
by Steen Stovall | Mar 3, 2025 | Biz Tips Determining the right amount of cash to keep in your business account is crucial. Many business owners take one of these approaches: • Keeping an arbitrary amount that “feels” right• Ignoring it until payroll or expenses are...
The Smarter Way to Grow Customer Value
Growth isn't about getting more leads—it's about making more of the customers you have Alex Hormozi's Four R's—Retain, Review, Refer, Resell—focus on post-purchase impact Traditional marketing builds attention. Hormozi's model builds revenue Combine both strategies...
Flute Named SageWest February Employee of the Month
Fremont County, Wyo. (April 9, 2025) – SageWest is pleased to honor Charlene Flute, a Med/Surg CNA, as our February Employee of the Month. Charlene embodies the spirit of teamwork and dedication, frequently stepping in to help other departments without needing to be...
C-Suite to Main Street: The Power of Failure in Building Business Success
Brian Scudamore, Founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, shares how learning from his mistakes helped his business grow from a single truck to a multi-million dollar franchise. Watch the reply here: https://youtu.be/xzvp82FX8Y8 In this installment of our C-Suite to Main Street...
AI Isn’t Replacing SEO—It’s Redefining It
Google's AI-generated search summaries shift SEO from rankings to relevance Local businesses must prioritize clarity, context, and authority in their content Structured data, featured snippets, and site experience now influence AI visibility Building topical depth...
State Loan and Investment Board Approves Laramie BRC Business Committed Project for WyoTech Expansion
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) unanimously approved a Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan request from the City of Laramie at its meeting on April 3, 2025. The request, presented by the Wyoming Business Council (WBC), will...
SageWest Health Care Chief Nursing Officer Named Today’s Nurse 2025 Top CNO
Fremont County, Wyo. (April 3, 2025) – Dr. Mylissa K. Hess, DNP, MHA, BSN, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of SageWest Health Care in Riverton and Lander, was recently recognized as one of Today’s Nurse 2025 Top Chief Nursing Officers. The recognition highlights CNOs for...