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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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®!
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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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!).
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February 26th, 2010
February’s issue of Business/News & Views® will provoke you to think differently about your small business.
David Weatherholt knows the way of the entrepreneur is challenging, and sometimes lonely. His “Paradox of Leadership” article has ten concepts that can keep you going, even when times seem tough.
David tells us in his economic summary that this is a, “Slow Motion Recovery.” Read the article for more details.
Amanda Cullen presents her “5 Small Business Marketing Rules” in a new series on small business marketing. In this initial article, she challenges you to take the test and see how your marketing efforts stack up.
Our final article is sponsored by the CEO Club and encourages small business leaders to find mentors. A mentor will hold your business accountable, and help you “Learn How to Fish.”
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January 21st, 2010
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.”
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December 21st, 2009
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.
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November 18th, 2009
In the November 2009 issue of Business/News & Views®, David Weatherholt brings us good news about the economy in a thorough analysis of the quarter’s economic indicators. In his editorial, Dave writes on entrepreneurs, heroes and the power of necessity.
Amanda Cullen writes about relationship marketing and how developing relationships with your customers encourages them to buy more and refer more.
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October 28th, 2009
In October’s edition of Business/News & Views®, you will find some great advice on blogging for small business, pricing for profits and protecting your business’ wireless network. David Weatherholt also provides an economic summary, including unemployment figures, personal income and consumption and the national GDP.
We write Business/News & Views® for your small business, so we are certain you will find the articles informative and useful.
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September 15th, 2009
In the September issue of Business/News & Views®, David Weatheholt sees signs in the economy that the recession may be nearing an end. He also writes an op-ed about the relationship between small business and labor.
Amanda Cullen has some tips for small businesses on how to make websites more visitor-friendly, and the final article provides information on avoiding email scams.
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August 15th, 2009
In the August 2009 issue of Business/News & Views®, small businesses will find a wealth of information about building website traffic, changes that will dramatically affect the accounting industry and how to protect your brand on the internet.
David Weatherholt introduces readers to XBRL, the revolution in accounting. Amanda Cullen provides tips for increasing traffic to your website.
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July 15th, 2009
The July 2009 issue of Business/News & Views® is full of optimism and helpful tips for small businesses. David Weatherholt reminds us that necessity is the mother of invention and provides rich examples to inspire entrepreneurs and small businesses. Amanda Cullen has an article on the power of passion in marketing design– and reminds readers that passion is nothing without purpose. In Internet Tips & Tricks, you’ll read how to use MySpace to promote your business.
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June 15th, 2009
In the June 2009 issue of Business/ News & Views®, David Weatherholt delivers a stirring op-ed to see the opportunity for cutting costs in this recession– there’s never been a better time to trim fat. Amanda Cullen explains how your existing customers create new customers for you. The Internet Tips & Tricks feature provides advice for small businesses on getting more websites to link to their websites.
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May 15th, 2009
Do your managers have the right financial tools they need to make sound decisions? Find out which tools are crucial in May 2009’s Business/News & Views®.
Also in this issue, David Weatherholt weighs in on the Chrysler bankruptcy and what effects it will have on the future of bonds. Internet Tips & Tricks provides some trend-spotting advice for your business.
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April 15th, 2009
Building a blog with WordPress, crafting a road-map for your finances and computing the value of a customer– it’s all in the April 2009 issue of Business/News & Views®.
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March 15th, 2009
David Weatherholt provides some great financial knowledge for the March 2009 issue of Business/News & Views®. He explains income statements in detail and discusses key economic indicators and why they matter.
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February 15th, 2009
In the February 2009 issue of Business/News & Views®, we show some love for the balance sheet by explaining Balance Sheet Basics. David Weatherholt weighs in with a heartening op-ed on the dynamic, resilient US economy, and Internet Tips & Tricks tells you all about the Google tools you don’t know.
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January 15th, 2009
January 2009’s Business/News & Views® focuses on helping your business make plans for the new year and evaluating the economic outlook of 2009. There is also a helpful article on the seven deadly sins of web design.
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December 15th, 2008
December’s Business/News & Views® answers a lot of questions for your small business, such as:
What is a cash flow statement?
Does my business need a check up?
What is LinkedIn and how can I use it for my business?
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November 15th, 2008
In this second issue of Business/News & Views®, editor David Weatherholt compiles some timely (and timeless) articles for his readers. There is advice on improving customer loyalty to your e-commerce website, proof that recessions can be good for smart businesses, a treatise on capitalism vs. socialism and help for valuing your customers.
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October 12th, 2008
In the October Business/News & Views®, David Weatherholt has assembled a stellar group of articles for your small business. From topics of relationship management to the economy to the importance of financial management, you will find a tip to help your business.
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