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Monday, January 30th, 2012 |
January’s Getting Down to Business® eNewsletter has a full line-up of great articles. Start with Dave Weatherholt’s insightful economic summary – “Milk Toast Economy.” Learn about the “Common Network Cold” from Tim White, “The Risk of Serving” by Chris Pobieglo and “Yelp for Small Business” from Amanda Cullen. Finally, Dave gives us a civics lesson with “Caucus vs. Primary.”
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Thursday, December 29th, 2011 |
December’s Getting Down to Business® eNewsletter wraps up the year with some great articles – including marketing planning for 2012 from Amanda Cullen and economic news from David Weatherholt. Christopher Pobieglo advises on the sensitive subject of employee theft, while Tim White continues his series on computer back-ups.
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Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 |
November’s Getting Down to Business® eNewsletter brings the latest economic news, marketing tips and technology advice. Our panel of authors are David Weatherholt, with his “800-Pound Gorilla” and “Go With the Flow articles, Tim White with “Computer Back-Ups: The Avoidable Business Risk” and Amanda Cullen who answers “Should I be on Twitter?”
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Monday, November 14th, 2011 |
Economic News Summary – SHACKLED
Listen as Dave talks about how an economic powerhouse “shackled” by federal regulators and rouge environmental group’s squeezes out some growth. The first estimate of GDP beat all expectations coming in at 2.5%. Read the complete economic news article here.
What is Alternative Business Lending?
Business lending is a business, and all lenders expect to make a profit on their loans. Listen as Steven Bush, Commercial Loan Officer at Alaska Growth Capital. Find out why they are called an alternative business lender as Steven tells us about their history, goals, and how to start the loan process.
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Alternative Business Lending
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Friday, October 28th, 2011 |
Welcome to the first issue of the Getting Down to Business® eNewsletter.
We’re pleased to announce our new contributors whose articles you won’t want to miss this month. Christopher S. Pobieglo, CRIS and President of Business Insurance Associates, Inc., provides expert advice concerning business risk management. Tim White is Chief Technology Officer of ACB Solutions and brings us Tech Talk each month.
And, as always, David Weatherholt gives his take on recent economic news with his nine key indicators. Amanda Cullen is back with Marketing Matters.
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Thursday, October 27th, 2011 |
Learn a bit about my entrepreneurial journey, and the reasons we’re changing eNewsletter formats… and look forward next month to the new “Getting Down to Business” Newsletter!
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011 |
September was our final issue of Business/News & Views®-- but don’t worry! We have a great new eNewsletter venture for next month. Read all about it in Dave Weatherholt’s editorial, “Last Issue of Business/ News & Views.”
Then read Dave’s Economic News Summary (although you probably won’t enjoy his conclusions, it’s important for every business to understand the direction our economy is heading). Regain some of your optimism with Amanda Cullen’s marketing article, “Be Good, Businesses” and out IT article about stubborn PC problems you can fix.
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 |
The August Business/News & Views ® is full of great advice for businesses. From the marketing front, Amanda Cullen gives 5 Tips for Writing Great Marketing Company, and our IT article on using dual monitors will really boost productivity.
Dave weighs in with his economic report– and since that’s not very encouraging these days, his Views article extolls Wealth Creation the American Way.
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011 |
As summer marches on, July’s Business/News & Views® brings some really hot articles for small business owners and entrepreneurs. First up, get some Facebook marketing tips from Amanda Cullen. While you’re learning about technology, check out our article on working wirelessly.
David’s articles are quite entertaining, even though they are on sober topics: surviving an audit and the state of the US economy. He encourages you to “Protect Your Pockets” while chiding the US government that helping the economy “Isn’t Rocket Science.”
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Thursday, June 30th, 2011 |
June’s Business/News & Views® continues David’s journey through the audit process, with helpful advice for all who file a Schedule C. Dave also points out that the economy still feels bad, although we’re technically not in a double-dip recession. Learn great email marketing tips from Amanda Cullen, and pick up some advice on how to use PowerPoint.
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 |
May’s Business/News & Views® brings some encouragement amidst continuing dour economic news – that the US is still a powerhouse. David Weatherholt keeps it upbeat as he details his recent experience with auditors, while marketing expert Amanda Cullen advises businesses with tips for creating that great first impression. In our tech section, learn 9 ideas for managing files and folders on your computer.
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Friday, April 29th, 2011 |
This month in Business/News & Views® – Learn the economic meaning behind the cost of a new suit (Hint: don’t expect any good economic news here). Following the economic news, learn how to weather the upcoming storm with cost-cutting and revenue-adding business tips from David Weatherholt in his article, “One Arm Tied Behind Our Back.”
Not all is bad news, as we highlight some of Wells Fargo’s up and coming in Alaska. And harness the power of “Word of Mouth Marketing” from marketing expert Amanda Cullen. Then chill out as you learn to “Listen to the Radio on Your Computer.”
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Thursday, March 31st, 2011 |
March’s Business/News & Views® has very informative business tips and advice to help you with finances, marketing and technology. First, get the scoop on Pay-Per-Click Advertising as Amanda Cullen explains Google, Bing and Facebook.
Get your business in shape with David Weatherholt’s “7 Steps to a Business Health Checkup.” Learn the state of the economy with David’s economic news summary and learn how to increase browsing speed with our technology article.
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Monday, March 7th, 2011 |
February’s Business/News & Views® is packed with great information for Alaska’s businesses. Read about an Anchorage operation’s 20th year and how they’ve made it this far, along with news of local job promotions.
Then read David Weatherholt’s Economic Summary, informing us about the “New Normal.” David’s opinion article takes a look at the optimism index and inspires us with our first President’s example. Beat the new economic normal with your marketing plan – Amanda Cullen tells you how.
And if that wasn’t enough, learn how to make your computer run faster by reading our Internet Tips and Tricks article.
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Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 |
Welcome in the new year with January’s Business/News & Views®. Get inspired to compete at the top of your industry with David Weatherholt’s “Be The Best” article. Learn tips to “Getting Customers to Call” you from Amanda Cullen. And keep your laptop safe with “9 Ways to Increase Laptop Security.”
The optimism can’t last though, with David Weatherholt’s economic news summary telling us about, “The Uncertain, Jobless Recovery.” At least January’s economy receives a grade of C.
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Monday, December 27th, 2010 |
The December Business/News & Views® will help you bring your small business into the new year!
David Weatherholt brings us economic news with the exciting title, “It’s Pedal to the Metal Time” and the continuation of his peerless competitor series, “Be The Best V.” Amanda Cullen asks, “Is your pricing too low?” and answers that is probably is. She gives advice for how to maximize your price potential with value pricing.
This month brings a bonus Views article, “The Sales Process Defined,” and learn some tips to simplify your technology with “Don’t Lose Your Bookmarks.” All this in the December Business/News & Views®!
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 |
The November Business/News & Views® has some really useful and interesting articles for small businesses.
As 2010 draws to a close, it’s time to tighten up strategies for 2011. David Weatherholt challenges business to “Be the Best” and Amanda Cullen addresses budgeting with “Cut Marketing Costs, Not Effectiveness.”
David take the mystery out of “Quantitative Easing” with his economic news summary, explaining the economic results we can expect to see from the Fed’s actions.
Finally, learn “Four Social Media Errors” and how to avoid. them. All this in the November Business/News & Views®!
Read Now: Business/News & Views® – November 2010
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Friday, October 29th, 2010 |
David Weatherholt, along with out other authors, have just released the October 2010 issue of Business/News & Views®. David’s up-to-the-minute economic report floats the specter of a returning recession, which as scary as anything you will encounter this Halloween.
Amanda Cullen’s article gives the five reasons that Marketing is Everything…and she claims not to be exaggerating. David’s Views article helps you compute the value of new customers with a helpful spreadsheet. Do you know if you are taking all of your costs into account when finding new customers? Find out by reading the article.
And for our ecommerce readers, learn some free ways to advertise your business locally on the web.
Read Now: Business/News & Views® – October 2010
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010 |
David Weatherholt is back with other great authors for the September 2010 issue of Business/News & Views®. David’s economic summary warns that this is the “Weakest Recovery Since the Great Depression,” but Amanda Cullen tries to make the best of the news by giving small businesses advice on “Marketing Upsides in a Down Economy.”
Read about becoming number one in your field - and how this requires you to get back to basics in David’s article “Be the Best III.” He tells some great stories about business leaders and sports teams to really drive home his point.
Finally, learn some tips for making “A Better Home Office.”
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010 |
August’s issue of Business/News & Views® brings articles on marketing war, conflicting economic news, being a peerless competitor and some internet tips and tricks. Here’s a quick summary of each article:
Amanda Cullen asserts that “Marketing isn’t war on your customers,” and tells small businesses why using warlike metaphors could cut into their profits. She suggests more realistic alternatives and shows recent, real-life examples.
There’s “Good News & Bad News” on the economic recovery front. David Weatherholt analyzes the data and gives the economy a D+ grade for August. Read the article to find out why.
David weighs in again with his article “Be the Best II.” If you stand alone at the top of your market, your business will enjoy above average profits and regard.
Finally, “Protect Yourself with a Strong Password” gives you all the advice you need to keep your password-protected data safe.
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 |
July’s Business/News & Views® contains great information and resources for small businesses. David Weatherholt encourages your company to “Be the Best” and introduces you to the process that can lead your business to the top. With similar intention, Amanda Cullen writes on implementation- tips to take your strategy to market.
David’s economic summary emphasizes the uncertainty businesses and consumers feel about the economic recovery. He describes this outlook with up-to-date analysis and data.
Finally, lighten things up a bit with “Four Common Errors on Social Media Strategy,” to help your business be smart about social media.
Read now: Business/News & Views® – July 2010
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Friday, May 28th, 2010 |
May’s issue of Business/News & Views® brings a bevy of great advice – from how to be a peerless competitor to defining your business’ future to helping shape the futures of graduates.
David Weatherholt brings great economic news, as he says that Prosperity Returns. For businesses looking to find new markets, we have news of a free international and trade seminar sponsored by the SBA.
And lastly, don’t miss out on some helpful technology tips.
Read Now: May 2010 Business/News & Views®
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 |
April’s Business/News & Views® carries articles concerning your business’ marketing communication, how to become a peerless competitor, the current economic state and some news about Wells Fargo.
David Weatherholt introduced his Peerless Competitor Pyramid, giving businesses solid advice on improving their competitive standpoint. Amanda Cullen focuses on communicating with customers in ways that are meaningful to them.
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Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 |
In March’s Business/News & Views®, you will find marketing advice, tales of economic caution, exciting new ways to use the Internet for business productivity and tips on how to keep your bookmarks safe.
Amanda Cullen asks, “Are you easy to do business with?” and provides readers with advice for how to maximize small businesses’ natural competitive advantages.
David Weatherholt has some worrying economic news, which everyone should read. On a more optimistic note, his editorial explains “Cloud Computing” and how small businesses can use it to reduce expenses and increase productivity (and it’s not as hard as you think!).
Read Now: Business/News & Views® - March 2010
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