HOUR 1Anchorage Small Business Development Center – Lynn Klassert, Center Director discusses the wealth of information available to small businesses through their center.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

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Andrew Carnegie, Industrialist, made his fortune in thesteel industry.  Carnegie controlled the largest integrated iron and steel corporation ever owned by an individual in the United States.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

HOUR 2Steve Trabun director of the Avista Business Entrepreneur Network’s talks about their vision of the startup “ecosystem” covering, education, mentoring, financing and office space.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

in the newsRivals Pounce on Overblown Ad ClaimsSmall Businesses Often Tripped Up by Rules, SuitsWeeks after Craig Dubitsky's new company delivered its first shipment of "pink grapefruit" and "mojito mint" toothpaste to about 8,000 stores across the U.S.  A letter arrived at his small Montclair, N.J., business, Hello Products LLC.  The sender, Procter & GambleCo.  Read the entire story by going to the Getting Down to Business® Facebookpage. 

HOUR 1BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT – Venders, contractor, and suppliers pose a threat to your business.  Chris Pobieglo talks about the potential problems and solutions.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

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Andrew Carnegie served as Superintendent of the Military Railways and the Union Government's telegraph lines in the East during the Civil War.  .He was the right man for the right job.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

HOUR 2Justin Ong talks about Microsoft’s 365 and how these cloud tools can help your small business.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

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NFIB: OPTIMISM IMPROVES, BUT DON'T GET TOO EXCITEDConfidence Up in April, but Washington continues to create uncertaintyApril’s Small Business Optimism Index rose 1.8 points to a post-recession high of 95.2.  The economy continues to perform modestly, and April’s index followed suit as it crossed the 95 marker for the first time since 2007.  Read the entire story by going to the Getting Down to Business® Facebookpage. 

HOUR 1CONNECT KEY - Your third highest business expense is hidden.  Michael Ferris, document management expert, talks about how to calculate and control this cost.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

EMPIRE OF WEALTHAt the age of 13, Andy Carnegie began working fulltime as a “bobbin boy” in a cotton factory.  His is a true rags to riches story born from the America dream and hard work.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

HOUR 2Image going 180 mph inches off the ground would you focus on your breathing?  Nadine Lajoie motorcycle racing champion, author and winners talks about focus and more. Questions or comments email [email protected].

in the newsNFIB BURSTS NEW YORK CITY'S BUBBLEThe National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Legal Center filed an amicus brief asking New York’s Court of Appeals to uphold a lower court’s ruling saying New York City’s ban on large drinks is unlawful.  TheGetting Down to Business® Facebookpage will contain a link to this and other related articles.

HOUR 1Dr Samuel Mahaffy and Laura Willson founders of Comprehensive Non Profit Services (CNPS) discuss the future of the not-for-profit organizations.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

EMPIRE OF WEALTHAndy Carnegie 16 year old telegraph operator could translate by ear telegraph messages directly into words.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

HOUR 2Learn the power of core desires a key to “The DNA of Success” from its author Jack M Zufelt.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

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Frustration Rises Over Crowdfunding RulesCritics Say: Two-Year-Old JOBS Act, Intended to Help Entrepreneurs Attract Investments, Requires Major Revisions.  TheGetting Down to Business® Facebookpage will contain a link to this and other related articles.

HOUR 1Paula Bradison, Founder & President of Bradison Management Group shares her experience with “lean management”.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

EMPIRE OF WEALTHDuring the 1893 depression, JP Morgan lent the US Government money during a time of need.  He used his superior business and banking skills to benefit the US economy then faced a Congressional Investigation, which broke his heart. Questions or comments email [email protected].

HOUR 2

Could you use more sales and more time?  Listen as Kelly Roach, Business Coach, shares the steps needed to accomplish both.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

in the news

Big Firms Fill Funding Gap

Ted Sanders had a problem. The chief financial officer of Crailar Technologies Inc. was eager to start producing flax yarn, but needed money to build a plant in Belgium this year.  He found it “pretty tough to get bank debt when you have no history of cash flow.”  TheGetting Down to Business® Facebookpage will contain a link to this and other related articles.

HOUR 1Getting Down to Business® with guest hosts Chris Pobieglo and Michael Ferris.  It’s party time for Chris and Mike as they set the agenda for the first hour.  It’s the Chris + Mike show; listen to find out how wild they can get.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

HOUR 2Sylvia Lafair, PhD, author, business leader, and global consultant discusses her book GUTSY: How Women Leaders Make Change.  Listen as Chris + Mike get a great business story form Lafair.  Questions or comments email [email protected]. 

HOUR 1Business Risk Management Segment – Does your business plan impact risk management?  Chris Pobieglo, Risk Management Expert, listen to his views.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

EMPIRE OF WEALTHJP Morgan filled the banking vacuum in essence serving as a defacto federal reserve bank.  His strong banking background and savvy business instincts served our economy during a critical time.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

HOUR 2

Does your business need advice on internet security?  Listen as Glen Klinkhart, CEO and Detective discusses cyber security and your business.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

in the newsSmall-Business Web Ads Aren't Reaching TargetsPlacing Ads on Search Engines Isn't Paying Off

A growing number of small-business owners are turning to large online-marketing firms to help them place ads on search engines like Google.  Many are finding that the ads aren't reaching their target audiences.  TheGetting Down to Business® Facebookpage will contain a link to this and other related articles.

HOUR 1Connect Key Segment with Michael Ferris, Document Management talking about mobile printing you’re your devices.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

EMPIRE OF WEALTHThe national economy exploded in size after the Civil War; however, monetary policy and banking regulations did not keep pace.  While the American Economy became the largest in the world during this period, it did not have a central bank.  JP Morgan filled the banking vacuum.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

HOUR 2Spokane Turbine Center is a non-profit organization with a for-profit business as a wholly owned subsidiary.  Listen to Dennis Elrod their CEO tell us their story.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

in the newsNFIB: SMALL-BUSINESS OWNER ROLLER COASTER CONTINUESAfter February’s Decline, Confidence Up in MarchThe latest Small Business Optimism Index rose 2 points to 93.4, mostly reversing the February decline but failing once again to breach the 95 ceiling that has capped the Index during the recovery.  TheGetting Down to Business® Facebookpage will contain a link to this and other related articles.

HOUR 1Deirdre Fike, Special Agent in Charge for Alaska talks about what the FBI is doing to combat cyber security.  They need the help of all businesses big and small.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

EMPIRE OF WEALTHIs an entrepreneur defined by success or some other criteria?  Listen to Dave’s thoughts on who are entrepreneurs.  Questions or comments email [email protected].

HOUR 2Joe Chard, VP of Corporate Business and Community Relations and Kevin Martinez, VP Marketing for the Seattle Mariners join Dave.  Successful professional baseball has a business team behind the on-field team.  Listen to real “inside baseball”.  Questions or comments email [email protected]