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January 2012 – Getting Down to Business eNewsletter

Amanda Cullen — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:04:57 +0000

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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Computer Back-Ups: The Avoidable Business Risk, Part 2

Tim White — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:00:33 +0000

In my first article in my computer back-up series, I encouraged businesses to take their back-up strategy seriously. In this month’s article, Computer Back-Ups: The Avoidable Business Risk, Part 2, I continue:

“Now that your backup procedures are second nature, what steps are you taking to verify that the data is recoverable and usable? Creating a backup of your data is only the halfway mark. There are other steps that must to be followed to ensure that, in the event of a catastrophe, you do not lose data.”

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December 2011 – Getting Down to Business® eNewsletter

Amanda Cullen — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:03:50 +0000

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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Go With the Flow

David Weatherholt — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:00:17 +0000

Crowd Funding Brings Unease

The House approved a bill that would let companies sell equities online. Senator Scott Brown (R., Mass.) introduced a similar measure. Listen as Dave discusses the overwhelmingly positive potential of this legislation. And read the complete article on the Wall Street Journal.

Cash Flow

If your business is on a calendar year, then you are approaching the end of this year. Have you been tracking your performance numbers or are you afraid to look? If you have spent most of this year looking for cash, then chances are that you have not been very profitable. Listen as Dave discusses cash management tools that work.

Download these tools here:

Projected Statement of Cash Flow (Adobe PDF)

Monthly Cash Flow Status (Microsoft Excel)

Tech Talk

What if your point-of-sale system went down during peak sales on “Black Friday”? How much would that cost your business? Tim White, our technology guru, discusses the inevitable but avoidable business risk– backing up your IT system. Visit Tim at www.akcb.com.

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Go With the Flow

Tech Talk: Computer Back-Ups

Tim White — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:00:23 +0000

Computer back-ups are the avoidable business risk, as I write in this month’s Tech Talk article. Even if your backups are spread across multiple external hard drives, your valuable data isn’t truly secure.

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Tech Talk is sponsored by ACB Solutions.

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November 2010 – Getting Down to Business® eNewsletter

Amanda Cullen — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:06:34 +0000

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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Tech Talk: The “What Changed?” Effect

Tim White — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:00:31 +0000

In the first installment of my Tech Talk column, I advise computer users on my best tip for troubleshooting, “The ‘What Changed?’ Effect“:

“In the world of Information Technology, there is no cookie-cutter solution when setting up computer networks. Even when using the same hardware, the results from two network configurations can vary. So what happens when there is an issue? What do you do when it’s not working the way that it’s supposed to? This is where the “What Changed?” Effect comes into play.”

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Technology & the Realtor

David Weatherholt — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:38:35 +0000

Join the Crowd in Funding – Or Maybe Not

The House is expected to vote on legislation that would allow privately held businesses to raise money from nonaccredited investors in exchange for equity stakes. Listen as Dave discusses the pros & cons of using Crowd Funding sites to sell common stock in small businesses. Read complete article on the Wall Street Journal.

How Has Technology Changed Real Estate?

Ken Jelinek, Associate Broker with Remax Properties, Inc. joins Dave today. Listen as Ken discusses the impact that social medial and technology have on the business of buying and sell real estate. Back in the 1980s, new listings were actually printed in books, and it took weeks to get a property listed.

Marketing Matters

This month, we’re talking marketing copy. Listen as Amanda Cullen, President of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing give us 5 easy tips for writing great marketing copy.

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Technology & the Realtor

Exit Stage Left – Business Succession Planning

David Weatherholt — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:00:51 +0000

Steven Paul Jobs, 1955-2011

The passing of Steve Jobs had an impact on me. The “Information Age” developed during my business career and the entrepreneurs, innovators and founders are a source of inspiration to us all. The world will miss the inspiration and energy of Mr. Jobs. He ranks with Great American Entrepreneurs: Ford, Carnegie, Morgan, Vanderbilt, McLean, Gates, etc.

Business Succession Planning

Starting and running a small business is an emotional experience. The business contains a lot of the founder which makes it hard to pass on. Succession planning is something most small business owners don’t think about. Listen as Russell Ball, Founder and owner of ACB Solutions, a 25 year old business tells the story of his plan and how it involves Tim White, the company’s Chief Technology Officer. Find out more by visiting: www.akcb.com.

Go It Alone

Listen as Geoff Burch, author & business expert, talks about “Big Decisions” from his book Irresistible Persuasion. As usual, Geoff has some great advice along with a great story. Visit Geoff atwww.geoffburch.com.

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Exit Stage Left – Business Succession Planning

October 2010 – Getting Down to Business® eNewsletter

Amanda Cullen — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:35:52 +0000

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.

Don’t miss these great business articles! Read the newsletter here: Getting Down to Business® eNewsletter.

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SEO Roundtable

David Weatherholt — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:00:40 +0000

Price of Reclassifying Workers

If your business uses independent contractors, the IRS has a new plan that may cost you. Their new program called “Voluntary Worker Classification Settlement Program” will be taking a closer look at how you classify contractors/employees. Is this an attempt to raise money and increase employment? Read the complete article: “Price of Reclassifying Workers.”

Search Engine Optimization

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) experts Amanda Cullen (Zoo in a Jungle Marketing) and Steve Volz (Alaska Search Marketing) have an open discussion on the topic. Listen to learn more about how to increase business and some of the basics of SEO as well as finding an SEO provider.

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SEO Roundtable

3 Stubborn PC Problems You Can Fix

David Weatherholt — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:00:56 +0000

Sometimes, it can feel like your PC has a “personality of its own,” especially when it comes to setting and remembering your preferences. Read this article to learn about “3 Stubborn PC Problems You Can Fix.” (and it’s not that hard!)

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Written in Alaska

David Weatherholt — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:00:05 +0000

Spending Wisely on Technology

People used to working in an office stocked with technology may find that starting as a solo enterprise can be painful. Listen as Dave discusses a useful reality of going it alone. Or read complete article: “Spending Wisely on Technology.”

Alaskan Association of Authors

Authors Josie & Mark McKinney are the co-founders of the Alaskan Association of Authors. Listen as they discuss the reasons for starting their company and the books they have written and published.

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Written in Alaska

A Matter of Design

David Weatherholt — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:00:47 +0000

Facebook ‘Likes’ Small Business

Do you want to market your business on Facebook but don’t know how? Facebook, Inc. the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Federation of Independent Business will be able to help. Listen as Dave summarizes the new Facebook partnership and how it will help your business. Read complete article here.

Graphic Design & Technology

Listen as Adrienne Wilkerson, a graphic designer with Beacon Publishing & Design, and Dave talk about the gigantic shift technology had on the graphic design business. Adrienne also shares her experience building a business– a topic dear to all business owners’ hearts.

Tech Talk

Listen as Tim White, Chief Technology Officer with ACB Solutions introduces his new program segment Tech Talk.” Tim discusses his goal for the segment and talks about the “What Changed?” effect.

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A Matter of Design

Business/ News & Views – September 2011

Amanda Cullen — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:30:12 +0000

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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Dual Monitor Setup: Two Monitors Are Better Than One

David Weatherholt — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:00:58 +0000

One of the biggest factors in productivity for office workers is the amount of screen real estate they have. Learn how to increase your screen real estate in the article Dual Monitor Setup: Two Monitors Are Better Than One. It’s easier than you might think!

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Business/News & Views – August 2011

Amanda Cullen — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:29:34 +0000

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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Working Wirelessly: What You Need to Know

David Weatherholt — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:12:49 +0000

Many companies are making the leap to wireless networks in the office for both financial savings in overall equipment and sheer convenience for their employees – this month’s Business/News & Views® offers an article on “Working Wirelessly: What You Need to Know.”

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Business/News & Views – July 2011

Amanda Cullen — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:35:12 +0000

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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4 Ways to Simplify Your Powerpoint Presentation

David Weatherholt — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:21:03 +0000

In this article from Microsoft, learn “4 Ways to Simplify Your Powerpoint Presentation.” The article starts:

“Microsoft PowerPoint is a terrific medium because it allows you to reinforce your message with visual prompts. But too often, the power of PowerPoint is lost because the speaker doesn’t use it to help viewers focus on the message.”

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Leap of Faith

David Weatherholt — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:00:37 +0000

Contractors Survey: New EPA Rule to Increase Costs

Home-renovation businesses expect a federal ruling proposed last month to increase operating costs and dampen sales, according to a recently released survey. This survey is a great example of government regulation impacting small business. Read the full article at the Wall Street Journal blog.

>Entrepreneur takes a leap of faith

What is an entrepreneur? If you said a person who assembles the factors of production, raises capital, organizes management, makes policy decisions, and reaps the gains of success or the losses of failure, you would be correct. The short answer is anyone who risks everything to start a business. Steve Volz, of Alaska Search Marketing, left a good job with a steady paycheck and benefits to pursue the dream of owning his own business. Listen as Steve tells the story of how he took a “leap of faith.”

Marketing Matters

Does your business use email marketing as part of its marketing plan? Amanda Cullen of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing provides good reasons why you should and “how to do it right.”

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Leap of Faith

Business/ News & Views – June 2011

Amanda Cullen — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:36:48 +0000

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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9 Ideas for Managing Files and Folders

David Weatherholt — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:17:16 +0000

In the latest Business/News & Views, we had an article “9 Ideas for Managing Files and Folders.” Here’s a preview:

“The tips in this article can help you master file management by supplying some tips to help you better manage and organize computer files. After you’ve decided on a strategy for organizing and managing files and folders, we bet you’ll see improved time management skills and increased productivity.”

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Business/News & Views – May 2011

Amanda Cullen — Tue, 31 May 2011 17:30:44 +0000

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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Listen to the Radio on your Computer

David Weatherholt — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:00:50 +0000

Any computer with an Internet connection can easily be turned into a global radio receiver. All it takes is some software and some tips on where to look, so you can listen to live radio or streaming radio. Let’s spin the dial.

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Business/News & Views – April 2011

Amanda Cullen — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:43:06 +0000

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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How to Increase Browsing Speed

David Weatherholt — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:00:23 +0000

Courtesy of Microsoft at Work, we bring you “How to Increase Browsing Speed” in the latest Business/News & Views:

Ever wonder how to make your Internet connection faster or how to increase browsing speed? If you are trying to get things done, there is nothing like a slow connection to thwart your best efforts. But there are things you can do to browse faster—even when your Internet connection is working slowly.

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Pay-Per-Click Advertising Explained

Amanda Cullen — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:00:22 +0000

In my article for Business/News & Views, I explained the various kinds of PPC advertising, such as Google, Bing and Facebook.

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising online can be a very cost-effective addition to marketing plans – most of us know that. But the world of PPC advertising is expanding into new opportunities. Lately, many business owners have asked me about different kinds of PPC advertising, with questions like, “What about Facebook?” or “Is Bing worth it?” It seems time for me to publicly address some of these questions for my readers.

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Business/News & Views – March 2011

Amanda Cullen — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:09:07 +0000

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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How to Make a Computer Faster

David Weatherholt — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:00:13 +0000

The article How to Make a Computer Faster, found in February’s Business/News & Views®, is courtesy of Microsoft at Work. It details five ways to speed up your PC, such as how to remove spyware and upgrading to Microsoft 7. It’s useful reading for anyone who needs a speed boost!

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Business/News & Views – February 2011

Amanda Cullen — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:22:23 +0000

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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Fire Island Wind

Amanda Cullen — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:08:53 +0000

Suzanne Gibson of Fire Island Wind joins David Weatherholt on “Getting Down to Business” to discuss the Fire Island Wind Project. She explains how this wind farm will diversify Southcentral Alaska’s energy sources, the jobs the project is creating and what federal incentives the group is capitalizing on.

Small business marketing expert Amanda Cullen weighs in with how to get customers to call your business. Listen for her easy-to-implement tips and strategies.

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Business/News & Views – January 2011

Amanda Cullen — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:53:37 +0000

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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Business/News & Views – December 2010

Amanda Cullen — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:26:59 +0000

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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Where to Advertise Your Ecommerce Business Locally on the Internet

David Weatherholt — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:00:36 +0000

In Business/News & Views, we provided nine places online to advertise your ecommerce business locally – and most of them are free! But why should you advertise locally if you sell on the Internet?

Many online businesses are overlooking their local market in an effort to go global. This is a mistake according to Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBiz Media. She said it should be the first place a business starts. Why? It builds credibility in your community, and people still want to buy from people they know and trust. So how do you let the community know you are open for business? Learn how to start where they are first- online.

Read the full article: Where to Advertise Your Ecommerce Business Locally on the Internet

Business/News & Views – October 2010

Amanda Cullen — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:23:12 +0000

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.

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Protect Yourself with a Strong Password

David Weatherholt — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:00:30 +0000

In the latest issue of Business/News & Views, I found a very helpful article for creating a hack-proof password. The article explains the need for a strong password:

Hackers and other online criminals are getting more sophisticated every day. Having strong passwords for your accounts has never been more important. While it is not practical to use a random series of letters and numbers, there is an easy way to create a similarly strong password that is still fairly easy to remember.

In addition, I’ve included advice for how to tell a forged email from a real one- something I’ve found invaluable for avoiding viruses and scams.

Read the full article: Protect Yourself with a Strong Password

Business/News & Views – August 2010

Amanda Cullen — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:25:07 +0000

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.

Read now: Business/News & Views® – August 2010

Four Common Errors on Social Media Strategy

David Weatherholt — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:00:23 +0000

I found this article by Omaro Ailoch to be very enlightening for small businesses looking to grow their social media presence- and avoid pitfalls common to most social media campaigns. It was featured in the most recent issue of Business/News & Views®.

Social media marketing has attracted a lot of public attention in the past two years, largely made up of success stories from major brands, niche companies and successful internet celebrities who have used it to their advantage. However, despite the success for some, there has been a great deal of major commercial failures in social media.

Read the full article: Four Common Errors on Social Media Strategy

Technology Tips

David Weatherholt — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:48:18 +0000

Read this article from Business/News & Views® to learn valuable time-saving advice on how to keep receipts as well as how to tell a forged email from a real one. For example:

Another place to look is the grammar, spelling and even the words used. Emails coming from large, legitimate companies are proofread before they are sent; a badly written email should be a red flag.

Read the full article: Technology Tips

Business/News & Views – May 2010

Amanda Cullen — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:50:51 +0000

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®

Business in Alaska III

Amanda Cullen — Tue, 04 May 2010 21:05:39 +0000

David Weatherholt is joined by two guests, gubernatorial candidate Ralph Samuels and Todd Clark, president of DenaliTEK. Ralph Samuels addresses the roles of government and business and why he wants to be governor.

This “Getting Down to Business” podcast inaugurates a new monthly segment headed by Todd Clark called The IT ProAdvisor. Todd delves into the importance of backing up your data – and the resources required to address this important issue.

David also brings some worrying news about the economy – that the current recession is well-above the average length for post-WWII recessions. Listen to learn what this might mean for your business.

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Don’t Lose Your Bookmarks!

David Weatherholt — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:09:34 +0000

Have you ever moved to a new computer or started to use a new web browser and suddenly all of your bookmarks are gone? Find out how to keep your bookmarks in this article from Business/News & Views®. There’s information about online bookmark services and RSS feeds to help you keep your information.

Clouds in Your Future

David Weatherholt — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:00:07 +0000

In the March issue of Business/News & Views®, my editorial explained the concept of Cloud Computing. The advantages of this technology are many for small businesses. Here’s an excerpt:

Everywhere you look, software and computing service solutions reside in cloud-based computing. In the past, the benefits of technology upgrades were often elusive, but cloud solutions produce measurable results both in operating efficiencies and an actual return-on-investment (ROI).

Read the full article here: Clouds in Your Future.

Business/News & Views – March 2010

Amanda Cullen — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:37:04 +0000

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

Cloud Computing and Your Future

Amanda Cullen — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:22:50 +0000

Joining the show this week is Todd Clark, founder and president of DenaliTEK, one of the leading IT services firms in Anchorage. He and Dave delve into the concept of cloud computing and how it can help your small business. Revolutions in the the IT industry come and go, but cloud computing is an innovative way to increase efficiency and manage budgets in your organization.

Todd also discusses some of the business issues he faces: why he develops client relationships, what DenaliTEK does to keep clients and how they handle losing a client. All small business owners can learn from his candid assessment.

Dave and Geoff Burch, author and international guru, launched a new segment of “Getting Down to Business” called Going it Alone. In his trademark cheeky manner, Geoff encourages entrepreneurs to go out and make it alone. He says of employment, “Who was the first caveman who got another caveman to go out and kill a buffalo for him, then just give him a tiny piece of the buffalo as a wage? When did that start?”

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How to Get Repeat Visits to Your Web Site

David Weatherholt — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:24:36 +0000

There are two aspects to growing your website’s traffic: getting more visitors and getting visitors to come back. “How to Get Repeat Visits to your Web Site,” an article from Business/News & Views®, addresses the latter issue.

Think about what makes you return to certain web sites on a regular basis. It’s probably the new and compelling content — on topics you truly care about — that greets you every time you drop in. That content might be in the form of fresh blog posts, new video footage of your favorite sports teams or insider news that pertains to your industry. These things can all be considered “sticky.”

Read the full article: How to Get Repeat Visits to your Web Site

Business/News & Views – January 2010

Amanda Cullen — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:42:29 +0000

The January issue of Business/News & Views® contains great advice for your business in the new year.

David Weatherholt encourages you to “Diversify Your Business” — using the proven investment principle of diversification to look at your business in an innovative, risk-reducing way.

In David’s Economic Summary, he discusses the Federal Reserve’s approach to handling the recession, along with presenting his interpretation of important economic indicators.

Amanda Cullen weighs in with advice on “How Not to Treat Your Customers,” and our Internet Tips and Tricks provides tips on “How to Get Repeat Visits to Your Web Site.”

Read Now: Business/News & Views® - January 2010

Business/News & Views – December 2009

Amanda Cullen — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:16:55 +0000

The December issue of Business/News & Views® is chock full of useful news and great advice for small businesses. In the news, David sees growth in the economy’s future with his Economic News Update. Amanda Cullen writes an article about creating great customer experiences and how that grows your profits. David weighs in with the importance of tracking your business’s performance numbers. He provides an easy-to-use cash flow statement and walks readers through each step in this helpful article. Finally, Kevin Donnigan details the seven top social networking sites for businesses– and how you can use them for your business.

Read Now: Business/News & Views® - December 2009

Doing it Right – Project Management

David Weatherholt — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:13:06 +0000

Dave talks project management principles with Dan Maxwell, Technical Project Manager for Structured Communication Systems, Inc. They give listeners advice for “doing it right” – by defining “project”, analyzing risk analysis and discussing technology solutions. Dan sets forth an alarming statistic that 80% of projects fail– don’t let yours be one of them!

Dave also gives a business and economic news update by analyzing the Optimism Index over the course of the year.