Thursday, 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.”
Read Now: Business/News & Views® - January 2010
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Monday, 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.
Read Now: Business/News & Views® - December 2009
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Saturday, June 6th, 2009
Dave’s guest on today’s “Getting Down to Business” is Elizabeth Happel, Vice President of the First National Bank of Alaska.
Preparing financial projections is often a difficult of scary process for new businesses. However, if you’re serious about your business venture, it is time well spent. While 95% of startup businesses fail in the first 5 years, Dave will walk you through the steps needed to plan ahead and be successful.
Listen or download below:
Business Plan: Projected Financial Statements
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Saturday, May 30th, 2009
During his KABA radio show, “Getting Down to Business,” David Weatherholt interviews Lynn Klassert, Senior Relationship Manager for Key Bank.
The bulk of the show is devoted to the financial projections of fictional Sunburst Coffee, Limited. The scenario: Dave is Anchorage’s best barista and wants to bring his blends to the city. But there are so many questions. How many customers do we need? When will we break even? Where will the money come from? Where should we locate the business?
Listen or download below:
Business Plan: Financial Projections
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Friday, 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.
Read Now: Business/News & Views® – May 2009
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Monday, 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?
Read Now: Business/News & Views® – December 2008
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