Getting Down to Business®

CELEBRATING SMALL BUSINESSEvery business started small. Some successful business remain small others grow size is not the measure of success. David gives his view of business success. Questions or comments email [email protected].

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The Transcontinental Railroad was a marvel in engineering. It was constructed by Credit Mobilier a company owned by shareholders of the Union Pacific and congressmen setting the stage for massive corruption. Questions or comments email [email protected]. SPECIAL GUEST

Steve Forbes visited Getting Down to Business® in 2012. Listen to this timeless interview. Questions or comments email [email protected]

in the newsCredit Monitor's Hard Sell Under ScrutinyIncreased Attention Follows Court's Decision to Hear Lawsuit Over Practices. This Vending Machine Sells Fresh Salads Instead Of Junk Food

Chicago's Garvey Food Court has a McDonald's, a Dunkin Donuts and a vending machine that sells kale.

Jon Snare, Senior VP & Regional Investment Manager with Wells Fargo returns to summarize economic performance in 2013 but most importantly gives us his view of 2014. Questions or comments email [email protected].

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Building the Transcontinental Railroad took 5 years to build lots of money and the greatest financial scandal of the nineteenth century. Questions or comments email [email protected]. in the newsThe Right Way to Go After Big ClientsDon't Put All Your Eggs in One BasketA year after starting a restaurant-technology firm, Rajat Suri got an introduction to what would become by far his biggest client—the casual-dining chain Applebee's International. Link to the full article visit Getting Down to Business® on Facebook.

Sell Bikes? There's a Web Domain for ThatSmall Businesses Hope to Gain from the Rollout of Addresses with Endings Like .Bike and .SinglesThe World Wide Web is about to get a lot wider. Starting Jan. 29, the first of hundreds of new top-level Web domains the suffixes that appear at the end of website addresses like .com and .net will become available for the first time in more than a decade. Link to the full article visit Getting Down to Business® on Facebook.

SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM CRAWLS FORWARD

No Sign of Real RecoverySmall-business optimism ended the year slightly up from November, December at 93.9, but below the previous 3 mid-year readings of over 94 and 6 points below the pre-recession average, according to the (NFIB’s) latest index. Link to the full article visit Getting Down to Business® on Facebook.

Budgeting is a great way to start your New Year! Dave put his teaching hat back on providing insights into the budgeting process that will make it easier for your business to step up in 2014. Questions or comments email [email protected].EMPIRE OF WEALTH

Our mercantile system of doing business is the greatest economic force in the world. The period of time immediately after the Civil War business and political corruption ran rampantly. Why was this period of time such a blight on capitalism? Dave provides the needed perspective. Questions or comments email [email protected]. in the newsAlternative Lenders Peddle Pricey Commercial LoansWith Credit for Businesses Tight, Nonbank Lenders Offer Financing at a Price. When Khien Nguyen needed $180,000 to open his 13th nail salon near Philadelphia in November, he didn't go to a bank. Mr. Nguyen's credit score had dropped during the recession, so he figured a bank would put him through weeks of aggravation, then reject him. Link to the full article visit Getting Down to Business® on Facebook.CONNECT KEYDid you know that up to 3% of your businesses expenses could be tied up in printing costs? Michael Ferris, a Document Management Expert, gives us some great tips on how to find and eliminate excessive printing costs. Questions or comments email [email protected].

Jeff Krantz, President of Krantz Training, Author, Sales Trainer, Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker visits Dave. Jeff discusses his book about “Encore Customer Service”. Questions or comments email [email protected].

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The 50 years between the Civil War and the beginning of WWI in Europe the U.S. economy changed more profoundly that any earlier 50 year period in the nation’s history. Questions or comments email [email protected]. in the newsWHO’S SUITABLE FOR EQUITY CRODFUNDINGFew positive signs for the futureThe National Federation of Independent Business released their “Optimism Index” for the month of November and optimism increased slightly. Link to the full article visit Getting Down to Business® on Facebook.DISCUSSION: Who’s Suitable for Equity Crowdfunding?Ed Zimmerman a venture lawyer and angle investor describes accredited and sophisticated they don’t always mean the same thing. Link to the full article visit Getting Down to Business® on Facebook.BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENTChris Pobieglo business risk management expert and the basics In this Risk Management 101 segment. Questions or comments email [email protected].

Who should pay for infrastructure in Western Alaska? Mike Black and Rada Khadjinova join Dave to discuss this issue. Questions or comments email [email protected].

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The Civil War and how it was financed had a profound effect on how Americans handled their assets. . Questions or comments email [email protected]. in the newsSMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM SEES SLIGHT BUMP IN NOVEMBERFew positive signs for the futureThe National Federation of Independent Business released their “Optimism Index” for the month of November and optimism increased slightly. Link to the full article visit Getting Down to Business® on Facebook.Who’s Suitable for Equity Crowdfunding?George Deeb, managing partner at Red Rocket Ventures discusses things to watch out for when choosing Crowdfunding. Link to the full article visit Getting Down to Business® on Facebook.CONNECT KEYMichael Ferris, President of AES Alaska/Xerox discusses scanning solutions. Questions or comments email [email protected].

In this podcast meet Stephanie McKenzie, MBA, Author & Entrepreneur learn about her new book “The Business of Dating” and the story behind her company The Relationship Firm. Questions or comments email “Coach Steph” at [email protected].EMPIRE OF WEALTH“Sixty years ago there were no great fortunes in America, few large fortunes, no poverty. Now there is some poverty (though only in a few places can it be called pauperism)”…James Bryce, Author of “The American Commonwealth”, 1894. Questions or comments email David@GDTB. Biz.MARKETING MATTERSJonathan Lee of Creative Cube Company is back to discuss simple logo design part of his simple design series. Questions or comments email [email protected].Who’s Suitable for Equity Crowdfunding?Do you believe that everyone deserves the right to invest in small companies? Listen to comments from Michael Chasen, CEO of SocialRadar and co-founder of Blackboard Inc. Link to the full article visit Getting Down to Business® on Facebook.

The SEC is a step closer to opening the equity crowdfunding spigot. They have the ball on the 5 yard line getting ready to push it in. Questions or comments email Questions or comments email David@GDTB. Biz.

EMPIRE OF WEALTHDuring the Civil War the Federal government used a mixture of taxes, bonds, & printing that produced annual inflation of 75%. The Confederacy used a mixture that produced 700% inflation and the economic impact hurt both sides but not equally. Questions or comments email David@GDTB. Biz.Who’s Suitable for Equity Crowdfunding?Do you believe that everyone deserves the right to invest in small companies? John Breilinger shares some interesting thoughts. Link to the full article visit Getting Down to Business® on Facebook.

world tRade updateInvestments in Alaska from Sovereign Wealth Funds is Greg’s topic along with Joe Griffith, Executive Director of Matanuska Electric Association talking about their new generating facility and Rada Khadjinova with the Pacific Rim Institute and environmental safety Questions or comments contact [email protected]

Before you get the wrong idea….listen as Rosie Pekar talks about her book Kick But! It’s Time… Bloody –Useless-Talk (BUT) may be holding you and your business back. Listen as Rosie helps you “find more ways to feel good and less ways to feel bad”. Questions or comments contact [email protected]

EPIRE OF WEALTHThe Civil War started April 15, 1861 ending April 9, 1865 and in economic terms the two sides used far different strategies. Governments have 3 ways to raise money, tax, borrow or print money. During the Civil War both governments used a combination of all three however, the mix of these three were used by both the North & South. Finances turned out to be key to winning the war. Questions or comments email David@GDTB. Biz.

IN THE NEWS Uncertainty: The Enemy of Economic GrowthOctober Small Business Optimism Takes a TumbleFall arrived literally this month, as small-business optimism dropped from 93.9 to 91.6. Largely due to a precipitous decline in hiring plans and expectations for future small-business conditions. Link to the full article visit Getting Down to Business® on Facebook.

BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENTChristopher Pobieglo, Business Risk Management expert talks about his profession as a career choice. The opportunities are real leading to great jobs with even better incomes. Questions or comments email [email protected].

LISTEN EVERY SATURDAY Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt. In Anchorage, Alaska “Saturday’s 8-10 am (AKST) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020. In Spokane, Washington listens to MoneyTalk 1230 AM KSBN from 9-11 am (PST). Like us on Facebook, join me on LinkedIn or follow us on Twitter at Waconsult.

Telling Uncle Sam thanks but no thanks doesn’t happen that often. Listen as Mollie Dalpae, Executive Director of Spokane Meals on Wheels program tells their story. Developing their own funding sources allows them to react quickly to client needs. Questions or comments contact [email protected].

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The Civil War started April 15, 1861 ending April 9, 1865 and in economic terms the two sides used far different strategies. The U.S. government went for spending $172 thousand per day to $1.5 million a day in a matter of months. Solving the spending gap problem was essential. Questions or comments email David@GDTB. Biz.IN THE NEWSStartups: Misadventures in Spending -A Look at Some of the Pitfalls of Allocating CapitalRaising capital is a challenge for most startups. But those who do so successfully then face the dilemma of figuring out how to best allocate the funds with the temptations of plush office spaces, perks and high salaries, a startup's so-called "seed" funds can quickly disappear. Link to the full article visit Getting Down to Business® on Facebook.

CONNECT KEYMichael Ferris, Document Management Expert discusses the “paperless office” and what is needed to make it a reality. Questions or comments email [email protected]. LISTEN EVERY SATURDAYGetting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt. In Anchorage, Alaska “Saturday’s 8-10 am (AKST) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020. In Spokane, Washington listens to MoneyTalk 1230 AM KSBN from 9-11 am (PST). Like us on Facebook, join me on LinkedIn or follow us on Twitter at Waconsult.

Don Dyer, Economic Development Director for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough visits Dave in this program. Essentially the salesman for the borough government Don sells the advantages of doing business in the agriculture middle of Alaska. Questions or comments contact [email protected].

EMPIRE OF WEALTHThe Civil War started April 15, 1861 ending April 9, 1865 and was the largest war fought between Battle of Waterloo 1815 and WWI 1914. It was also the first conflict of the industrial age, geographically covering half a continent troops moved by railroad, communications by telegraph, people informed by large circulation newspapers. Next week we’ll look at the Civil War in economic terms. Questions or comments email David@GDTB. Biz.

IN THE NEWS Some Factories Stick With Old Health PlansFaced With Rising Insurance Premiums, Small Manufacturers Know They Can Opt for Exchanges, but Remain Wary. Some small manufacturers facing soaring costs for employee health insurance. Say they are likely to continue coverage for their workers, even though they won't be required to under the Affordable Care Act. Link to the full article visit Getting Down to Business® on Facebook.

MARKETING MATTERSJonathan Lee, “Small Business Marketing Expert” starts a conversation about simplicity of design. Jonathan and Dave have a pleasant discussion about design. Questions or comments email [email protected]

LISTEN EVERY SATURDAYGetting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt. In Anchorage, Alaska “Saturday’s 8-10 am (AKST) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020. In Spokane, Washington listens to MoneyTalk 1230 AM KSBN from 9-11 am (PST). Like us on Facebook, join me on LinkedIn or follow us on Twitter at Waconsult.