Weatherholt and Associates - Small Business Authority http://www.waconsult.com Small Business Advice You Can Use Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:34:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Copyright © 2008-2010 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 Business/News & Views – July 2010 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/ZVBueDuzf9Y/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/07/businessnews-views-july-2010/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:34:21 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=712
  • Business/News & Views – February 2010
  • Business/News & Views – July 2009
  • Business/News & Views – May 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 a 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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  • GM Ownership Change
  • Have You Considered Public Relations?
    • ]]>     This podcast is all about the Small Business Administration, a great resource for small businesses. The need for the SBA becomes apparent when you realize there are 26 million businesses in the United States – and most of them are small businesses. 36% of those employed in the US work for a company employing  less than 100 people. David also gives a history of the SBA and an overview of how it has helped Alaska over the years.

    The first special guest is the head of the Small Business Administration – Karen Mills, Administrator. She has a Harvard MBA and a background in venture capital. In her home state of Maine, she was instrumental in developing the “cluster approach” to grouping businesses together. David asked her some great questions.

    David has the opportunity to interview a recipient of an SBA award – Marty Weisner, from Marty’s New York Bagel Deli. His funding was made possible by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (also known as the stimulus bill)

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  • Business in Alaska IV
  • Working for Alaska with Governor Sean Parnell
  • Finding the Right Spot
    • ]]>     Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker joins David Weatherholt in his ongoing “Getting Down to Business” series on candidates for Alaska’s governorship. The governor’s office is especially important for small businesses, so David asks how Bill Walker about the relationship between business and government. Bill has a history in small business – and his family’s small business was wiped out by the 1964 earthquake. He also worked with a ministry serving inmates on Death Row and has worked on the Alaska Pipeline.

    Listen to the show to learn why Bill is applying for this state job.

    David also gives us a news update about angel investors – and the possibility of finding them for free. Open Angels and Angel List are examples of these free services. Angel investors are investors who are looking for start-ups in which to invest.

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  • Getting Value from Technology
  • Business/News & Views – September 2009
  • Focus on DenaliTEK: Succeeding with a technology business
    • ]]>     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

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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/06/technology-tips/feed/ 0 http://www.waconsult.com/2010/06/technology-tips/     Geoff Burch – Live! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/T6THVCTrMeQ/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/06/geoff-burch-live/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:23:47 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=698
  • The Way of the Dog with Geoff Burch
  • Sales Tips from Expert Geoff Burch
  • Sales: The Way of the Dog
    • ]]>     Regular guest and Member of the Board Geoff Burch joined Dave for this “Getting Down to Business.” We were lucky enough to have Geoff for the whole show, and he didn’t disappoint. He talked a bit about the process of writing his new book and expounded on some tips from his well-known sales book, The Way of the Dog.

    David also provides a small business news update, first looking at the small business optimism index. Good news – it’s going up and is higher than it’s been since September 2008! David cheers us that the economy is moving in the right direction, however slowly. And with it, should return Alaska’s tourism business.

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  • Business/News & Views – April 2010
  • Value of a Customer
  • Business/News & Views – May 2010
    • ]]>     In this follow-up to my first article, Become a Peerless Competitor I, I continue explaining my Peerless Pyramid. I address the middle layers, Products/Services and Marketing/Sales, which are the center of every business.

    As I explain in the article Become a Peerless Competitor II,

    Becoming a “peerless competitor” means building a solid company modeled after a pyramid that is broad at the base and sharp at the apex.  Providing great customer service will not go very far without the proper foundation.  Financial resources must be sufficient to support the company, followed by putting in place the kind of financial controls and accounting systems that safe guard your financial resources.

    Read the full article: Become a Peerless Competitor II

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  • Know Where You Want to Go
  • Business in Alaska VI
  • Business in Alaska IV
    • ]]>     Gubernatorial candidate Ethan Berkowitz joins David Weatherholt to explain why he’s running for Alaska’s governorship. Ethan has an interesting business background in alternative energy and brings intellectual answers to David’s questions.

    Small business marketing expert Amanda Cullen of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing joins the show later with her segment “Marketing Matters.” She strays a bit from the topic of marketing this week to ask businesses the question, “Where do you want to go?” Before implementing any marketing initiatives, businesses need to secure a solid business strategy. This strategy will make day-to-day decision making more simple and help your business reach success on time.

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  • Business/News & Views – December 2009
  • You Need a Damn Good Business Plan
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    • ]]>     Do you know where you want your business to be in the next year? How about in the next five years? In this article from Business/News & Views®, I challenge small businesses to think about their future strategy. There is nothing more important to a small business than planning their future, but:

    So many small business owners don’t have a solid idea of where they want to take their businesses. Other, more immediate issues demand your attention every day – like how to solve your biggest customers’ problem with shipping or approving a purchase order for new office chairs. These decisions seem (and are) so important.But you’ll never know if you’re making the right decision unless you have a strategic framework of where you want to be in the future.

    In the article, you’ll find examples, learn about “your picture of success” and gain valuable information on filling in the details of your overall strategy.

    Read the full article here: Know Where You Want to Go

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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/06/know-where-you-want-to-go/feed/ 0 http://www.waconsult.com/2010/06/know-where-you-want-to-go/     Prosperity Returns http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/BqWcTUCgS2o/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/06/prosperity-returns/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:33:23 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=679
  • Slow Motion Recovery
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  • Economic Summary for January 2010
    • ]]>     This economic update from Business/News & Views shows that, slowly as it may be, prosperity is returning to the United States’ economy. Here’s an excerpt from the article:

    The U.S economy is pulling out of the economic malaise of the past two years and is firmly on the path to economic recovery.  The seven economic indicators represented in this report have been moving ever-so-slowly but steadily in an upward direction.  This month five out of the seven indicators have shown significant positive change pointing to a strong economic recovery.

    To see the graphs and my complete analysis, read the full article: Prosperity Returns

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  • Selling Cold Drinks
    • ]]>     Have you ever considered how important Malcolm McClain is to Alaska? He invented the idea of using containers for shipping, saving companies untold expenses. David’s guest “the Pallet Guy” has taken container to the next level of innovation – climate control. “The Pallet Guy’s” name is Don Harmond and his product is TEDS Box (tracking environmental deviation).

    Don started our repairing pallets for airlines, but the TEDS Box has taken his business to the next level. This product actually actively heats or cools the container, depending on the contents. David asks Don to explain the research and development of this new product, and Don elaborates on the regulations, engineering and building of the TEDS Box. This podcast will be useful for any entrepreneur with an idea for an invention and wants to take it to the next step.

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  • Know Where You Want to Go
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    • ]]>     Do you know someone who is graduating? This article from Business/News & Views® gives a stellar gift idea for graduates – one they will enjoy today and find useful in the years to come.

    Read the article: How to Lead a Fuller Life

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  • Business/News & Views – January 2010
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    • ]]>     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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    David also brings some news for lending opportunities for small businesses and a short history of management science. Six Sigma is actually the culmination of the slow growth of management science.

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  • Alaska State Government and Small Business
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    • ]]>     David Weatherholt continues his ongoing series of interviewing candidates for Alaska’s governor primary election with Bob Poe. David has been asking each candidate their views on the relationship between government and small business. Bob emphasizes that he wants to focus on the future of Alaska’s economy. He says, “Jobs equal opportunity, and opportunity equals hope.”

    Geoff Burch joins the show with some great sales tips. Dave introduces Geoff with a riddle, “Well, of course we were skint when we first started.” Listen to show to learn what that mysterious phrase is all about. If you’re in a visual mood, you can watch some of Geoff Burch’s sales videos here.

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  • The Way of the Dog with Geoff Burch
  • Geoff Burch – Live!
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    • ]]>     On Friday’s “Getting Down to Business,” international sales and entrepreneurial guru Geoff Burch joined David with helpful sales tips. As a supplement to the show, please watch some of these great videos by Geoff Burch on YouTube.

    Here’s a video to get you started:

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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/05/sales-tips-from-expert-geoff-burch/feed/ 1 noOn Friday’s “Getting Down to Business,” international sales and entrepreneurial guru Geoff Burch joined David with helpful sales tips. As a supplement to the show, please watch some of these great videos by Geoff Burch on YouTube. Here&#David W WeatherholtOn Friday’s “Getting Down to Business,” international sales and entrepreneurial guru Geoff Burch joined David with helpful sales tips. As a supplement to the show, please watch some of these great videos by Geoff Burch on YouTube. Here’s a video to get you started: Related posts:The Way of the Dog with Geoff BurchGeoff Burch – Live!Sales: The [...] Related posts:The Way of the Dog with Geoff BurchGeoff Burch – Live!Sales: The Way of the Dogsmall,business,alaska,finance,accounting,business,plan,marketing,business,talkhttp://www.waconsult.com/2010/05/sales-tips-from-expert-geoff-burch/     A Matter of Survival http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/LiyTm8WuvRk/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/05/a-matter-of-survival/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 14:57:57 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=650
  • Nuts and Bolts of Business Planning
  • Business/News & Views – July 2010
  • Long Term Business Planning
    • ]]>     David starts off this “Getting Down to Business” by celebrating his first year on the radio and providing listeners with some great borrowing advice – how to start and maintain a close relationship with a bank.

    Later in the show, David brings in two special guests. Russell Ball, founder of ACB Solutions, talks about transitioning his business from Alaska Computer Brokers, a computer retail store, to ACB Solutions, a technology services provider. He and David talk about the evolving marketplace that necessitated this change and share valuable stories and advice for small business owners facing similar situations.

    Amanda Cullen, president of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing for small business, elaborates on the importance of keeping your business strategy current with what your customers want. She advocates conducting qualitative research with your customers and gives helpful tips on how to do that.

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  • Preparing for an Economic Downturn
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    • ]]>     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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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/05/business-in-alaska-iii/feed/ 0 noDavid 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&#82David W WeatherholtDavid 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 [...] Related posts:Preparing for an Economic DownturnAlaska State Government and Small BusinessBusiness in Alaska VIsmall,business,alaska,finance,accounting,business,plan,marketing,business,talkhttp://www.waconsult.com/2010/05/business-in-alaska-iii/     The Connection Between Congress and Business http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/B-UAEHkpXZE/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/04/the-connection-between-congress-and-business/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:52:17 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=637
  • Finding the Right Spot
    • ]]>     Congressional candidate Sheldon Fisher joined David Weatherholt to discuss how Congress can work with business, including issues concerning energy, balance of trade and the size of government. Things get lively when callers ask some probing questions.

    David also talks about the profitability of social media using facts and figures provided by real companies, along with his personal experience with the media.

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

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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/04/dont-lose-your-bookmarks/feed/ 0 http://www.waconsult.com/2010/04/dont-lose-your-bookmarks/     Working for Alaska with Governor Sean Parnell http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/SlwGUsnJmoc/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/04/working-for-alaska-with-governor-sean-parnell/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:10:03 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=630
  • Business in Alaska IV
  • Business in Alaska III
  • Marketing Alaska
    • ]]>     In this “Getting Down to Business” show, David Weatherholt is joined by a very special guest – Alaska Governor Sean Parnell. They talk about the relationship between business and government. Giving a short history lesson, David emphasizes the importance of government’s limited role in influencing business and its responsibility to ensure business’s freedom to grow and innovate.

    Governor Parnell weighs in with the similarities between running a business and running a state. In fact, he owned his own small business for ten years after learning entrepreneurship from his father and understands small business owners’ challenges. Listen to the podcast below for more stories and observations from the governor.

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  • Business/News & Views – March 2010
  • Business/News & Views – May 2010
  • Business/News & Views – January 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.

    Read Now: April 2010 Business/News & Views®

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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/04/businessnews-views-april-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.waconsult.com/2010/04/businessnews-views-april-2010/     Be Easy to Do Business With http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/binHBpB7vm0/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/04/be-easy-to-do-business-with/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:00:59 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=604
  • Business/News & Views – March 2010
  • Business/News & Views – April 2010
  • Business/News & Views – December 2009
    • ]]>     Small businesses have the natural competitive advantage of “being easy to do business with” – being flexible, personable and building relationships. In my article from Business/News & Views®, I write about how you can improve your customers’ experiences and ways to become easier for your customers to do business with.

    Read the article: Be easy to do business with.

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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/04/be-easy-to-do-business-with/feed/ 0 http://www.waconsult.com/2010/04/be-easy-to-do-business-with/     Dancing with Goats http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/_WlgDmKLHH4/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/04/dancing-with-goats/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:23:13 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=624
  • Geoff Burch – Live!
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    • ]]>     What does that mean- Dancing with Goats? You’ll have to listen to find out! David Weatherholt brings Brad Bigelow, a founder of Kaladi Brother Coffee, to the show to discuss the history of coffee in Anchorage. Brad started his coffee business in the early 1980’s, and he provides interesting insights into the world of an emerging market.

    After Dave’s news update about the optimism index, Geoff Burch joins the show with his “Go It Alone” segment. Geoff talks about some of the crazy things entrepreneurs think they need before they can launch their business- and what they should be focusing on instead.

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  • Cloud Computing and Your Future
  • Cloud Computing
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    • ]]>     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.

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  • 5 Small Business Marketing Rules
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  • Business/News & Views – February 2010
    • ]]>     David Weatherholt tells of his audit woes and talks marketing in this episode of “Getting Down to Business.” Even an accounting expert may be on the receiving end of an audit- Dave gives advice to small businesses on how to survive audits in this surprisingly entertaining segment.

    Later in the show Dave is joined by Amanda Cullen founder of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing, who specializes in small business marketing. Amanda gives her 5 rules for small business marketing and delivers a pop quiz to listeners, challenging them to put their business to the test. Here are the rules:

    1. Be easy to do business with.
    2. Communicate with your customers in ways that are meaningful to them.
    3. Know where you want to go.
    4. Involve your team.
    5. Keep at it.

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  • Slow Motion Recovery
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    • ]]>     In February, I suggested we were in a Slow Motion Recovery. While I hate to bear bad news, I now believe we are in a Stalled Recovery. In the worst-case scenario, we may be headed for a double-dip recession. Don’t believe me? Read my full article, complete with charts and explanations here: Stalled Recovery. (Trust me, I don’t want to believe what I’m saying, either.)

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  • Marketing Alaska
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    • ]]>     Dave Weatherholt brings photographer and owner of Alaska Stock Images, Jeff Schultz, onto the show today. Jeff talks about the exciting life of being a photographer with his own business.

    Dave starts the show with the questions, “What makes a good employee?” and reports on an innovative article to help small businesses know their hiring practices will ensure they recruit great employees.

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  • Focus on DenaliTEK: Succeeding with a technology business
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    • ]]>     Dave Weatherholt introduces the topic of “business risk.” He explains there are many aspects to risk, and not all of it is bad (he gives the example of Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop not having enough bread to sell to its many customers). Dave gives small businesses tools and concepts to help them deal with and minimize business risk. Todd Clark, founder and president of DenaliTEK, started his new IT update segment in this “Getting Down to Business” podcast.

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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/minimizing-business-risk/feed/ 0 noDave Weatherholt introduces the topic of “business risk.” He explains there are many aspects to risk, and not all of it is bad (he gives the example of Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop not having enough bread to sell to its many customers). Dave giDavid W WeatherholtDave Weatherholt introduces the topic of “business risk.” He explains there are many aspects to risk, and not all of it is bad (he gives the example of Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop not having enough bread to sell to its many customers). Dave gives small businesses tools and concepts to help them deal with and [...] Related posts:Focus on DenaliTEK: Succeeding with a technology businessBusiness in Alaska IIICloud Computing and Your Futuresmall,business,alaska,finance,accounting,business,plan,marketing,business,talkhttp://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/minimizing-business-risk/     Business/News & Views – March 2010 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/ygP2B0zUHGM/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/businessnews-views-march-2010/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:37:04 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=576
  • Business/News & Views – January 2010
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    • ]]>     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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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/businessnews-views-march-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/businessnews-views-march-2010/     5 Small Business Marketing Rules http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/b_jHF47FFiM/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/5-small-business-marketing-rules/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:55:36 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=547
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    • ]]>     When it comes to marketing, small businesses actually have many advantages over larger ones. In my article, “5 Small Business Marketing Rules,” I introduce the rules and a test for you to see how your marketing stacks up. In future articles, I’ll delve into each rule in detail.

    Take the test and read the full article here: 5 Small Business Marketing Rules

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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/5-small-business-marketing-rules/feed/ 0 http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/5-small-business-marketing-rules/     Pictures: Alaska State Handball Doubles Tournament http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/VxuZKkmFqEY/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/03/pictures-alaska-state-handball-doubles-tournament/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:55:25 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=572
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    • ]]>     The Alaska State Handball Doubles Tournament, sponsored by Weatherholt & Associates, was held on March 17th. Visit Tim Keaveny’s site to check out some pictures from the event (and see if you can spot Dave!) Here are two pictures to get you started:

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  • Business/News & Views – February 2010
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    • ]]>     There are 10 concepts that describe the “Paradox of Leadership.” These paradoxes help make sense of the sometimes hectic world of entrepreneurship. As a serial entrepreneur, I understand this all too well. The entrepreneurial vision sometimes feels like a curse, and at those times these ten concepts will encourage you to keeping going.

    Get inspired and read the full article here: Paradox of Leadership

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  • Business in Alaska IV
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    • ]]>     Ron Peck, president and COO of Alaska Travel Industry Association, joins Dave on “Getting Down to Business” to talk about marketing Alaska. Dave starts out the show with a small business and tourism update. Ron has worked in the travel industry for 32 years and brings much experience to the conversation. He reveals a surprising fact- that travel and tourism companies in Alaska are largely small businesses. 92%  of ATIA’s membership are businesses with 50 or fewer employees.

    Later in the show, Geoff Burch, international consultant, calls in. He is the author of Go It Alone, a great book for those with an entrepreneurial spirit. Geoff talks about the classic Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and how it applies to those who have recently been laid off or are looking for a way to be self-employed.

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  • Pictures: Alaska State Handball Doubles Tournament
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  • AMA Alaska Luncheon Sponsored by Weatherholt & Associates
    • ]]>     Weatherholt & Associates is sponsoring the Alaska State Handball Doubles Tournament on March 17th. The event is at The Alaska Club Midtown, and our own David Weatherholt will be competing. To learn more about handball, visit the United States Handball Association.

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  • Business/News & Views – February 2010
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    • ]]>     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
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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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    • ]]>     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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  • Stalled Recovery
  • Prosperity Returns
  • Economic Summary for January 2010
    • ]]>     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/ 1 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 18:19:46 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=524
  • Alaska Tourism Report
  • Marketing Alaska
  • Non-Profits are Businesses
    • ]]>

    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 – May 2010
  • Business/News & Views – March 2010
  • Business/News & Views – July 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.”

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

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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/02/businessnews-views-february-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.waconsult.com/2010/02/businessnews-views-february-2010/     Buying a Used Business http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/d1NQJFYztk8/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/02/buying-a-used-business/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:49:38 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=520
  • Creative Marketing Ideas for Small Business
  • Small Business Advertising and Promotions
  • Alternative Lending Sources
    • ]]>     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
  • Marketing and Taxes
  • Franchises are Businesses, Too
    • ]]>     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
  • Clouds in Your Future
  • Focus on DenaliTEK: Succeeding with a technology business
    • ]]>     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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  • 5 Small Business Marketing Rules
  • Business/News & Views – June 2009
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    • ]]>     In this article from Business/News & Views®, I give small businesses marketing advice about how to treat their customers. Here’s an excerpt:

    It’s said that the brain cannot process a negative. We can prove this with a simple example: Under no circumstance should you think of a pink polar bear. Do not think of a pink polar bear.

    Of course, you just thought of a pink polar bear.

    At the peril of using negatives, I want to give small businesses advice on how not to treat their customers.

    Read the full article: How Not to Treat Your Customers

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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/02/how-not-to-treat-your-customers/feed/ 0 http://www.waconsult.com/2010/02/how-not-to-treat-your-customers/     Building a Banking Relationship http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/Ocz_rtYOK3I/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/02/building-a-banking-relationship/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:41:15 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=500
  • Business Plan: Financial Projections
  • Business Plan: Creating a Loan Package
  • Business Plan: Management Team
    • ]]>     Dave interviews Andy Riddell, VP and Business Banking Manager at Wells Fargo Bank. The discuss how important it is for a small business to develop a relationship with a bank. Andy provides advice for how to reach the business expert at your bank and how to start the relationship.

    In Dave’s news update, he talks about Congress’s recent changes to the SBA loan program and other stimulus package details affecting small businesses. There might be good news for small businesses struggling to obtain loans.

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  • Business/News & Views – January 2010
  • Become a Peerless Competitor II
  • You Need a Damn Good Business Plan
    • ]]>     The diversification principle has long been accepted as an important investment strategy. Can the diversification principle be applied to your business as well?

    In this article from the January 2010 Business/News & Views®, I advocate that businesses should start thinking differently about their business structure. It is dangerous to put all your financial eggs in one basket, just as it is dangerous to have only one stock in your investment portfolio.

    For my recommendations on how to start this analysis and implement the changes you need, read the full article: Diversify Your Business

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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/01/diversify-your-business/feed/ 0 http://www.waconsult.com/2010/01/diversify-your-business/     Finding the Right Spot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/srlSJbC23F4/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/01/finding-the-right-spot/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:57:28 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=487
  • Non-Profits are Businesses
  • Working for Alaska with Governor Sean Parnell
  • Getting Down to Business
    • ]]>     Graphic by Getty Images

    Pamela Marsch joins Dave Weatherholt in this “Getting Down to Business” to discuss tips for buying and leasing commercial real estate. She is a commercial real estate broker with vast experience in Alaska’s real estate market.

    Dave shares his personal experience with commercial real estate and hopes his listeners can learn from his less-than-ideal experience.

    Dave also weighs in with his news update, bringing to light some useful business stories.

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  • Business/News & Views – January 2010
  • Slow Motion Recovery
  • Business/News & Views – March 2010
    • ]]>     Using key economic indicators, I’ve prepared my monthly Economic News Summary. I’ve poured over the graphs and numbers to bring you my analysis and predictions. Here’s an excerpt:

    The student turns into the master?  The Federal Reserve pumped millions of dollars into the economy as chairman Ben Bernanke, an expert on the Great Depression of the 1930’s, learned from mistakes made then.  The fear with his approach was that inflation would run wild.  So far inflation remains low (see link below); the banking system has been stabilized, and moderate growth has returned.

    Read the entire January 2010 Economic News Summary

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    ]]>     http://www.waconsult.com/2010/01/economic-summary-for-january-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.waconsult.com/2010/01/economic-summary-for-january-2010/     Business/News & Views – January 2010 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DavidWeatherholt/~3/7qBzkniniQw/ http://www.waconsult.com/2010/01/businessnews-views-january-2010/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:42:29 +0000 David W Weatherholt http://www.waconsult.com/?p=475
  • Business/News & Views – March 2010
  • Economic Summary for January 2010
  • Business/News & Views – July 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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