Getting Down to Business®

PROGRAMGetting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage - Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook or join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult.

IN THE NEWSIt’s Not Rocket ScienceRead Dave’s economic analysis of the US economy July 2011. Read article @ www.WaConsult.com

PROGRAM TOPICMike Heatwole, VP of Public Affairs for The Pebble Partnership joins Dave and Amanda Cullen to discuss The Pebble Partnership. The Pebble deposit is one of most significant discoveries of copper, gold and molybdenum in the world. With demand for these commodities at an all time high, the economic impact in the billions of dollars, and the creation of thousands of high paying jobs in a high unemployment area, why does this project have opposition? Mike tells the story from the Partnerships side. Supported by facts and ongoing analysis Mike also reveals an emotional side to this project. Listen to this fascinating discussion. Questions or Comments to [email protected] or [email protected]

MARKETING MATTERSListen as Amanda Cullen, President of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing joins Dave and Mike as they discuss marketing The Pebble Project. For more visit [email protected].

PROGRAMGetting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage - Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook or follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult. IN THE NEWSBad News, More Bad News, and Worse NewsThe release of the Gross Domestic for @Q 2011 was release last Friday. The second quarter “advance estimate” was an abysmal 1.3%. Listen as Dave reveals more bad news, the worst news and his grade on the economy. Read More in “Its’ Not Rocket Science” @ www.WaConsult.com PROGRAM TOPICThe 27th session of The Alaska State Legislature lasted 90 day and then reconvened for another 71 days in a “Special Session”. Representative Chris Tuck provided us with updates on both of these sessions. Listen as he shares his vision for the State of Alaska and find out why he is Dave’s favorite Democrat. Questions or Comments send an email to Rep Tuck [email protected] or [email protected].

ALASKA ECONOMICSThirty fours percent of Alaska’s GDP comes from federal spending. Listen as Senior Economist Dan Robinson discusses the “debt ceiling debate” and its potential impact on the Alaska Economy. For more visit Dan @ www.mcdowellgroup.net.

PROGRAMGetting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook or follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult.IN THE NEWSSmall-Business Owners Registering Vote of ‘No Confidence’ in the Federal GovernmentBill Dunkelberg, Economist says that “Between the deluge of new regulations and a Washington policy agenda that is largely ignorant of Main Street needs, stubbornly low consumer spending, and grave concern among small firms about the federal budget, there is not much to be optimistic about as a small-business owner. Read Full Article @ www.WaConsult.com

PROGRAM TOPICChris Pobieglo sitting in for Dave talks with Anchorage entrepreneur Chad Culley one of the founders of Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar talks about starting a restaurant. Listen as Chad talks about employees, team building, customers, the economy, and what wakes him up at 3:00 am. For more information go to www.crushak.com

GO IT ALONEListens as Geoff Burch, bestselling author & business discusses the “Show Business” element in sales from his latest book “Irresistible Persuasion”. For more visit Geoff @ www.geoffburch.com.

PROGRAMGetting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook or follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult.

IN THE NEWSMain Street Desperately in Search of Reasons to be PositiveNFIB’s monthly Small-Business Optimism Index dropped one tenth of a point (0.1) in June, settling at 90.8, an unsurprising reading, unchanged from the previous month and solidly in recession territory. Read Full Article @ www.WaConsult.com

Techniques are not tools and Customer Relations Management (CRM) software is a tool to help your sales staff to be more effective. Back when I first started in sales (sold printing for 18 years) we used 3’ x 5’ Client cards, Daily sales sheets and Weekly sales forms a manual system designed to track contacts with customers and potential customers. CRM automates the client tracking process and provides much more sales help. Listen as Andre Horton a Microsoft Dynamics CRM consultant talks about CRM. For more email [email protected].

BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENTDo your employees use their personal or business autos during their work day? If so you may need to have a commercial auto policy to minimize your risk. Listen as Chris Pobeiglo, President of Business Insurance Associates talks about commercial auto insurance and find out why your company may need this coverage. For more visit Chris @ www.BusinessInsuranceAssociates.com.

PROGRAMGetting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook or follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult.

IN THE NEWSContractors Survey: New EPA Rule to Increase CostsHome-renovation businesses expect a federal ruling proposed last month to increase operating costs and dampen sales, according to a recently released survey. This survey is a great example of government regulation impacting small business. Read Full Article @ www.WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICWhat is an entrepreneur? If you said a person who assembles the factors of production, raises capital, organizes management, makes policy decisions, and reaps the gains of success or the losses of failure you would be correct. The short answer anyone who risks everything to start a business. Steve Volz left a good job with a steady paycheck and benefits to pursue the dream of owning his own business. Listen as Steve tells the story of how he took a “leap of faith”. Find out more by visiting www.AlaskaSearchMarketing.com.

MARKETING MATTERSDoes your business use email marketing as part of its marketing plan? Amanda Cullen provides good reasons why you should and “how to do it right”. For more visit Amanda @ www.ZooinaJungle.com .

PROGRAMGetting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook or follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult.

IN THE NEWSOutlook Grows Bleak on Main StreetIn the eyes of the average small business, the U.S. economy is still in a recession and likely to stay that way through 2012. A new survey, commissioned by the U.S. Bancorp one of several reports out in recent weeks painting a more dismal picture for American small businesses than previously perceived. Read Full Article @ www.WaConsult.com.

PROGRAM TOPICThe American reserve banking system evolved from Goldsmiths. In most early towns the only vault belonged to the Goldsmith who began holding the valuables and money of others in the community. Today’s bank lending evolved from these practices. Andy Riddell, VP at Wells Fargo talks about the banks side of the lending process including explaining the 5 C’s of Credit. Listen to find out the best way prepare a business loan package. Find out more by visiting www.WellsFargo.com.

ALASKA ECONOMICSThe U.S. economy is made up of all the individual states economies. Listen as Dan Robinson, Sr Economist with the McDowell Group discusses the two common beliefs about the relationship between Alaska’s economy and the U.S. economy. “Historical data doesn’t really support either of those beliefs” according to Dan listen for his view. For more visit Dan @ www.mcdowellgroup.net .

PROGRAM

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.

Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook or follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult.

IN THE NEWS

Consumer Spending Remains Weak: Small Business Optimism Dips Lower in May.

For the third consecutive month, NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index fell. While the drop was slight—.3 points, with the index settling at 90.9 in May. The index makes clear that optimism is moving in the wrong direction. The NFIB Research Foundation has collected Small Business Economic Trends data with quarterly surveys since 1974 and monthly surveys since 1986. Survey respondents are drawn from NFIB's membership. Read Full Article @ www.WaConsult.com

TOPIC

The Seattle economy tanked in the early 1970’s due to a severe economic downturn at Boeing. Thousands of people lost their jobs and an amusing billboard said “Will the last person leaving SEATTLE – Turn out the lights.” This served as a wakeup call to community leaders and a focus on economic diversity. The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is leading the way on a project to make Anchorage the number one place to “Work, Live & Play by 2025. Listen as Bill Popp, President and CEO describes the role and steps his organization is taking to make this a reality. Find out more by visiting www.AEDCweb.com.

BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT

Business insurance expert Chris Pobieglo tells us about the risk to your business when employees travel both domestically and internationally. As a business owner you really don’t need another risk to consider however, Chris also provides some low cost ways to cover this risk. Visit Chris Pobielgo, President of Business Insurance Associates @ www.BusinessInsuranceAssociates.com.

PROGRAM

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.

Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook or follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult.

IN THE NEWS

Uptick in Loans Could Aid Business

Two crucial forms of bank lending that remained stubbornly weak are finally showing signs of life, another indicator that the credit crisis is on the mend. This uptick could help businesses expand and reduce unemployment listen to the summary. Read Full Article @ www.WaConsult.com or www.wsj.com.

TOPIC

An entrepreneur is a person who wants to change the future. Change involves more than talk. The vision must be followed by action. Following that vision is at great risk. There is the risk of failure a damaged reputation, the loss of time, and money. Listen as Dave describes what it took to follow his vision of a professional football team, Alaska Wild, in Anchorage. Contact Dave @ [email protected].

PROGRAM

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.

Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook or follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult.

IN THE NEWS

Economic News Summary May 2011

The US economy is still the largest single-nation economy in the world at$14.2 trillion, as measured by gross domestic product. It is still bigger then the next three largest economies combine. Consider what would happen if we put-the-pedal-to-the-metal economically. Instead of just limping along, we could set the world on fire economically and in the words of John F Kennedy, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” Listen and find out what grade Dave gives the US economy. Read Full Article @ www.WaConsult.com

TOPIC

The American Heart Association began branding itself officially in 1948 with a network radio contest called the “The Walking Man. Today the American Heat Association is recognized by 96% of consumers and has a 98% favorable reaction. Listen as Lisa Sauder talks about way to leverage your product with their brand. Contact Lisa @ [email protected]

ECONOMIC’S IN ALASKA

“Marketing Matters” with Amanda Cullen of Zoo in a Jungle Marketing. Amanda gives us three tips on how to make a good first impression with your marketing. Visit Amanda Cullen @ www.ZooinaJungleMarketing.com

PROGRAM

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.

Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook or follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult.

IN THE NEWS

Small Business Fight IRS Over Data

The Internal Revenue Service is moving aggressively to collect more taxes from small businesses. It is telling companies being audited to turn over exact copies of the electronic records kept in their business-software programs. The IRS wants you QuickBooks files. Read Full Article @ Wall Street Journal

TOPIC

Success in anything that works well requires Vision, Dedication, luck and a great plan. Join Dave as he talks about the subject he knows well “business planning”. A well written business plan will not guarantee the success of your business start-up, it will improve the long odds. Listen, as David Weatherholt you business authority reveals the art of writing a business plan. Visit Dave @ www.waconsult.com

ECONOMIC’S IN ALASKA

The “Economics Guy” Dan Robinson discusses gross domestic product and how it impacts your business. Dan and Dave also discuss gross domestic product for the state Alaska. Listen as economic principles become clear and relevant. Visit Dan Robinson, Senior Economist, @ www.mcdowellgroup.net