Weatherholt and Associates - Small Business Authority http://www.waconsult.com Small Business Advice You Can Use Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:46:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Copyright © 2008-2009 Weatherholt & Associates, LLC All Rights Reserved Worldwidesmall,business,alaska,finance,accounting,business,plan,marketing,business,talkBusiness/Business NewsBusiness/Management & MarketingBusiness/CareersNews & PoliticsGovernment & Organizations/RegionalDavid W Weatherholtnosmall,business,alaska,finance,accounting,business,plan,marketing,business,talkGetting Down to BusinessDavid Weatherholt is your small business authority, providing advice you can use. Broadcasting live from Anchorage, Alaska.DavidWeatherholthttp://feedburner.google.com Learn How to Fish http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/4gs9Lc1arXg/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/learn-how-to-fish/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:45:30 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=537
  • Business/News & Views – February 2010
  • You Need a Damn Good Business Plan
  • Business/News & Views – December 2009
    • ]]>     Sponsored by the CEO Club.

    All small business people manage issues that are beyond their areas of expertise. Interior designers need to manage finances. A CPA firm needs marketing. But how can you know you’re making the right decisions? You need a mentor who can help you “Learn How to Fish.”

    Learn the benefits of business mentoring for you and read the full article here: Learn How to Fish

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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/learn-how-to-fish/feed/ 0 http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/learn-how-to-fish/     March 11th AMA Alaska Luncheon, Sponsored by Weatherholt & Associates http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/NX3mlpbY_ak/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/march-11th-ama-alaska-luncheon-sponsored-by-weatherholt-associates/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:42:26 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=556
  • AMA Alaska Luncheon Sponsored by Weatherholt & Associates
  • Alaska State Government and Small Business
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    • ]]>     On Thursday, March 11th, Weatherholt & Associates will be sponsoring the AMA Alaska luncheon at the Dena’ina Convention Center. AMA Alaska will be featuring Brad Spees, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for GCI Commercial Services. Come for networking at 11:30, and the program begins at noon.

    To view pricing and purchase tickets, visit the AMA Alaska Event page. Weatherholt & Associates are delighted to sponsor this great event, and we look forward to seeing you there.

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  • Long Term Business Planning
  • Creative Marketing Ideas for Small Business
  • Sales Strategy Podcast
    • ]]>     Dave interviews the owners of Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop, Jerry Lewanski and Janis Fleischman. The couple opened their bakeshop less than a year ago and share their interesting startup story. They started by completing thorough research, traveling around the United States and visiting successful bakeries. The only thing they didn’t plan for was their immediate success!

    Amanda Cullen, small business marketing consultant, joins the group to give startup businesses advice on marketing their fledgling businesses. Marketing for small businesses doesn’t have to involve a large budget, and most of the time, the most effective marketing is quite economical.

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  • Economic Summary for January 2010
  • Business/News & Views – February 2010
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    • ]]>     My analysis about the economy is that it is in a Slow Motion Recovery. We have turned a corner, and the largest, most resilient economy in the world is now refreshed, healthy and ready to move to greater heights. But it won’t happen immediately.

    For the full analysis, along with graphs for leading economic indicators, read the full economic summary here: “Slow Motion Recovery“

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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/slow-motion-recovery/feed/ 0 http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/slow-motion-recovery/     Anchorage Tourism 2010 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/PSMZJ2_KoyU/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/anchorage-tourism-2010/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:19:46 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=524
  • Alaska Tourism Report
  • Non-Profits are Businesses
  • Building a Banking Relationship
    • ]]>

    Julie Saupe, CEO of the Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau, joins the show to give a tourism update for Anchorage. They talk about the 30-year history of the ACVB. While last year was the first year tourism declined in Anchorage, Julie is hopeful for the future. She shares her community report with listeners, and what that will mean for Anchorage tourism.

    Dave’s second guest is Sam Dickey, Deputy District Director of the Small Business Administration. SBA programs are changing, and Sam has the details. He is hopeful that Congress will keep funding some programs, but deadlines for stimulus money have passed. They discuss trends and facts related to small business lending and what this could mean for your small business.

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  • Business/News & Views – January 2010
  • Business/News & Views – December 2009
  • Business/News & Views – September 2009
    • ]]>     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.”

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

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  • Creative Marketing Ideas for Small Business
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    • ]]>     Lori Davey, owner of Motznik Information Services, joins Dave Weatherholt to talk about buying a used (or existing) business. Lori purchased Motznik and tells listeners the story of the purchase process. She starts out by letting us know, “I sold my airplane to buy my business.”

    Dave also talks about how your vendors can help with your financing. For many small businesses, borrowing has become increasingly difficult. Some have developed creative means of raising capital, and Dave has the details.

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  • Finding the Right Spot
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    • ]]>     Non-profit organizations perform many necessary functions in our communities, but they face many unique business challenges, as well. Dave’s first guest is Candace Winkler, CEO of Thread, an Anchorage-based non-profit. They discuss some of the business aspects non-profits focus on more than other organizations, such as having a transparent accounting system, keeping administrative costs reasonable and keeping a strict budget. Candace also talks about her experience in rebranding Thread (formerly Child Care Connection), and the wide variety of non-profits that are in Alaska.

    In the next segment, Dave brings in Jason Stralka to discuss taxes for non-profits and answer listener questions. Jason is a tax expert for Carter Tax, Inc. Dave discovers that he has a passion for taxes. Jason knows that taxes are more than just filling out the forms– he loves finding loopholes and saving his clients money. However, he realizes the importance of being accurate and paying all the taxes that are due to the IRS.

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  • Cloud Computing
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    • ]]>     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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  • Business/News & Views – January 2010
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    • ]]>     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

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