Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com.  Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWSFOR TWITTER FOUNDER JACK DORSEY, THESE DAYS IT’S HIP TO BE SQUARE, INC.The founder of Twitter is shaking-up the credit card industry with a Square that lest merchant’s process credit or debit cards on smartphones.  Listen as Dave talks about an $11 Billion industry that could grow to $57 Billion.  Read the entire article @ WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICThe World Trade Center Alaska is a great resource for any business large or small that want’s to find out if international trade is right for their business.  Listen as Greg Wolf and Rada Khadjinova discuss international trade in the Pacific Rim.  Location, location, location the retail mantra applies to Alaska and its international trading partners.  This is a great show!   For more information @ Wkcak.org 

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com.  Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWSHIRING PLANS PLUNGE:  SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM DROPS0.1,Expectations for the Future Remain LowThe monthly “Optimism Index” from NFIB is out for September and it isn’t very optimistic.  Listen as Dave summarizes this report.  “Since the start of this monthly survey in 1986, sampled quarterly prior, the index has been below 93.0 a total of 56 times; 32 of which have occurred since the recovery began in June 2009".  Read the entire report @ WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICCaught between declining production from aging gas fields and bring the new gas fields online Southcentral Alaska could face natural gas shortages.  Listen to John Sims with Enstar as he outlines the problem and discusses outcomes.  In short your business needs to develop a plan to deal with potential future natural gas shortages.  Find “Energy Watch” brochure @ http://www.waconsult.com/business-downloads/energy-watch.pdf

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com.  Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWSthere is something happening here…Economic News Summary September 2012You may want to listen to the old buffalo Springfield song “For What It’s Worth”.  “There is something happening here what it is, ain’t exactly clear” but it doesn’t look good.  Listen as Dave portends our sinking economy with his first failing grade.  Read the entire story @ WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICDave and Amanda met online using Search Engine Optimization (SEO).  Listen as Dave describes his search for a marketing company who specializes in small businesses.  This search led to Zoo In A Jungle Marketing and Amanda Cullen.  After working together for over 3 years they finally met face-to-face in the studio.  Listen to a program devoted to “Marketing Matters”.  Send comments/questions to [email protected].  

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com.  Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWShow much should i pay for PR services?This is a bit of a different news item.  Listen as Dave talks about the benefits and cost of a PR campaign.  Public relations are an often overlooked but cost effective part of an effective marketing strategy.  Find entire story @ WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICGetting Down to Business® talks with Olympic Silver Medal winner, NHL great and entrepreneur Henry Boucha, Sr.  Henry is one of only 14 Native American Olympians, Jim Thorpe being the most famous. Listen as Henry talks about a sports career that began with a homemade puck that lead to the NHL career. His sports experience led to his entrepreneurial vision.  Bring the untold story of these Native American athletics to film.  Send comments/questions to [email protected]. 

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com.  Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWSSmall Business push congress for tax certaintyTo end some of the political uncertainty the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the President and members of Congress urging certain tax policy.   Find entire story @ WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICRepresenting customer and stockholder interests is a lot different from representing constituents.  Bob Bell a successful businessman and Dave discuss how he reconciles these differences.  Listen as Bob describes his top priorities.  More about his campaign @ bobbellstatesenate.com

TECH TALKRussell Ball IT Expert discusses disaster planning and some simple work-a-rounds for power disruptions.  Send comments or questions to [email protected]

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com.  Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.

IN THE NEWS

Small-Business Optimism Sees Slight Bump in AugustFew positive signs for the future, little change likely long-term.  Small-business owners continue to show resilience in the face of economic and political uncertainty.  Listen as Dave reviews the NFIB monthly optimism report.  Find entire report @ WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICThe Speaker of the House for the Alaska State Legislature Representative Mike Chenault joins Dave.  They discuss the responsibilities of the Speakers job and his priorities going forward.  Send comments to [email protected]

BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENTIs your business insurance broker considered a business partner? Chris Pobieglo, Business Risk Management expert provides solid reasons why they should be considered a partner.  Send comments to [email protected]

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com.  Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult.

IN THE NEWSWhen Freemium FailsGiving you product or service away violates the basic business model; Buy-Low, Sell-High Keep the Difference.  Yet companies like Dropbox Inc., LinkedIn Corp., and Skype Incorporated have successfully used the “Freemium”.  Giving away their products and services free to build a customer base.  Listen to Dave’s summary or read the article @ WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICSelf-employment beats everyday employment according to Geoff Burch.  Listen as Dave and Geoff talk about self-employment and other topics in this free-flowing episode of Getting Down to Business®.  For more information visit GeoffBurch.com.

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com.  Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult.

IN THE NEWSAngels can fund your next stepFriends Jackie Graham & Emma Mahon started a business with savings and a bank line of credit.  Realizing after two years that they need more to reach their goals they successfully turned to so-called angle investors.  Listen as Dave talks about angle funding and read the whole article @ WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICEvery business has a culture.  Eden Lovejoy talks about how to make your business culture work creating a more fulfilling business experience.  Listen as Eden and Dave discuss “culture” an important but often overlooked aspect of your business.  For more information visit YourBusinessLifestyle.com

MARKETING MATTERSAmanda Cullen, social media and small business marketing expert introduces Dave to “Pinterest” another social media site.  Listen as Amanda educates Dave on this social media tool used predominately by women.  Get more information from Amanda’s blog article @ ZooInAJungle.com 

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com.  Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult.

IN THE NEWS

STREET FIGHT: FOOD TRUCKS VS. RESTAURANTSA street fight is brewing between gourmet food-truck vendors and restaurants not over the grub but where it’s sold.  Dave asks the question.  Are food-truck operators being punished by offering innovative service?  Listen to the summary or read the whole article.  Email [email protected] your opinion.  Read the entire article @ WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICDoes every business need a business plan?  You may be surprised by Dave’s answer.  Listen as Dave gives great reasons to write a plan.  He then takes the listener through the key parts of a good business plan.  For more information visit Waconsult.com

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com/or waconsult.com.  Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult.

IN THE NEWSsmall-business optimism continues to decline in julylittle hope or recovery before novemberThe Optimism Index after “Dipping for a second consecutive month after ending several months of slow growth”.  Dave summarizes the latest press release from NFIB.  Listen to his summary.  To read the entire press release and the full report @ WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICKnowing who represents who in a commercial real estate transaction is important.  Listen as Bernie Lewis, President of ComServ Realty, Incorporated takes us through the process.  This is truly advice you can use.  For more visit ComServReality.com

BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENTListen as Chris Pobieglo, Risk Management Expert, talks about preventing crime & vandalism in your business.  As usual Chris gives us advice we can use.   @BusinessInsuranceAssociates.com