Finance, Development and Recognition

We’re talking about taxes this month because it’s timely, but also because we know a few trusted sources with advice to share. With their help, we compiled a list of the biggest mistakes small and new business owners make on their taxes or in their finances. Our experts told us why these blunders are so common and offered alternatives for business owners who find themselves making them. Look for it on page 30.

We’re also touching on real estate in this issue and came upon an innovative and modern trend: integration of residential and commercial spaces. Younger generations want their amenities in their neighborhoods, not in a business district across town. Turn to page 26 for more details and to find out where the trend is catching on most quickly. Once again, we feature an impressive college student in Generation Next. On page 34, you’ll read about a nursing student who discovered her passion for health care at an early age. She already has an impressive resumé to transition her into her career after she graduates in December.

And in Business Insider, we talk to an executive with Fargo’s Kilbourne Group about the many projects the company has in the works, as well as the importance of revitalizing Fargo’s downtown. That starts on page 18.

Last, make sure you pick up an issue of Prairie Business next month, when we announce the winners of the Top 25 Women in Business contest. It’s one of our mostread issues of the year and features inspiring people from all over our readership area. Yes, we’re already working on our March content. With this ed note finished, February is officially all wrapped up.

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