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Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Live Friday's 2-3 pm (AKST) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.

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Produced In Alaska (Council of Alaska Producers)

IN THE NEWS

Small-Business Optimism on the Wane: Optimism Index Dips for Second Consecutive Month

The Nation Federation of Independent Business (NIFB) has tracked business optimism since 1976 making this a reliable measurement of business optimism.  The month of April marked a second consecutive month of decline in small business optimism.  Read Full Article @ www.waconsult.com

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San Francisco, Denver, and Seattle have much in common.  Plenty of social amenities, fine dining, shopping, cultural and arts carters, and professional level sports teams.  They also create lots of jobs with vibrant and diverse economies.  When they were fledgling communities mining gave them a big economic boost.  Mining can be a game changer for the Alaska Economy.  The Council of Alaska Producers represents large mining companies and tracks their economic impact.  Listen, as Mike Satre, Executive Director of the Council discusses their role in Alaska.  Visit Mike Satre @ www.alaskaproducers.org   

BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT

The “Insurance Guy” Chris Poblieglo reveals an often overlooked business risk.  A company’s employees represent a risk to any business.  Managing employment practices and obtaining liability insurance can minimize this business risk.  Listen as Chris gives “advice you can use”.  Visit Chris @ www.businessinsuranceassociates.com

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Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Live Friday's 2-3 pm (AKST) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.

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A Great Bunch of Characters

IN THE NEWS

Crowd-Fund Sites Eye Boom

Social-networking sites that link entrepreneurs to pools of money.  Security & Exchange Commission (SEC) considers allowing equity stakes on crowd-fund sites.  This could be a great source of funding for small businesses, says Dave.

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Kimberley Gray and Elisa Hitchcock met 14 years ago working on murder mystery dinners starting Outcast Productions, LLC.  Today, their part time business with expanded services is thriving.  Listen and learn from their business story.  Visit Kimberley & Elisa @ www.outcastporductions.com  

Go It Alone

Geoff Burch is in rare form on his “Go It Alone” segment.  Listen as Geoff gives business advice to Kimberley & Elisa with great wit and witticism guaranteed to make you laugh.  Visit Geoff @ www.geoffburch.com

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Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Live Friday's 2-3 pm (AKST) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.

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Legislative Update – 90 Days & Counting

IN THE NEWS

Economic News Summary April 2011

Price of a new suit and gold historically has been the same.  Dave talks about his article on the economy and the impact of rising commodity prices.  Listen to find out Dave’s current grade on the economy

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The 27th Legislative Session was scheduled to run for 90 day starting January 18th and officially ended on April 17th.  Starting on April 18th the Legislature went into special session and while Representative Tuck was originally scheduled to give a session wrap-up he gave an update.  Listen to Representative Chris Tuck from HD 29 talk about the session and predict the end of the special session.  Visit the Alaska State Legislature @ www.legis.state.ak.us  

MARKETING MATTERS

Amanda Cullen our small business marketing expert talks about her passion “Word of Mouth Marketing”.  Listen to Amanda’s great tips.  Visit Amanda @ www.zooinajungle.com

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Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Live Friday's 2-3 pm (AKST) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.

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Building Wealth Trough Real Estate

IN THE NEWS

3 Ways to Maintain Positive Cash Flow in a Down Economy

Dave gives a summary of an article on cash flow the life blood of a business.  Focus on creating annuity revenue is one of the tips.  Listen to learn more.

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The domestic real estate market is in difficulty.  Winston Churchill said that an optimist “sees opportunity in every difficulty.  Find out how Dee Thomas and Jeff Greenberg managing partners in a company called Synergetic Investment Group, LLC look for opportunity in the real estate market.  Visit Dee & Jeff @ www.synergeticig.com

Alaska Economics

Dan Robinson, Senior Economist with the McDowell Group discusses the commercial real estate markets in Alaska.  Visit Dan @ www.mcdowellgroup.net.

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Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Live Friday's 2-3 pm (AKST) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.

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Social Media Unwrapped

IN THE NEWS

What 1099 Reporting Rule Repeal Means to Small Business

The comprehensive health care reform bill (Obama care) expanded 1099 reporting to include all B-2-B transaction that exceeds $600 per year.  Dave talks about the bullet small business owners dodged with the repeal of this provision. .

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Courtney Brooke Smith, Principal of Courtney Brooke Smith MBA Consulting talk about your businesses Cyber Market.  Conversations taking place on social media networks can either build or erode your business.  Courtney discusses reasons why you need to understand you “Cyber Market.  Visit Courtney @ www.matsumarketing.com

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Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Live Friday's 2-3 pm (AKST) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.

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Anchorage Tourism 2011

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Hiring Up, But Optimism Down in March

The Index of Small Business Optimism fell again in March.  This index has been tracked by the National Federation of Independent Business since 1976 making it a great measure of business optimism.  According to the NFIB chief economist “Today’s recession-level reading is, all in all, a real disappointment”.   

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Julie Saupe, President, and CEO of the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau join’s Dave to talk about the upcoming visitor season in Anchorage.  Julie also discusses their volunteer program and its role in assisting visitors by matching them to services and tours.  Visit Julie @ www.anchorage.net  

Business Risk Management The third segment in our series “Workers Compensation Uncovered” Chris Poblieglo discusses job classifications and how they can affect your bottom line.  Chris also describes three bills now before the Alaska State Legislature HB-12, 13, and SB-116, and their affect on workers’ compensation in Alaska.

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Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Live Friday's 2-3 pm (AKST) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.

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The Business Side of the Food Bank

IN THE NEWS

Funding a New Business with a 401(k)

Do you want to start a business but need funding?  There is a little known IRS ruling that allows you to use your 401(k) without paying early-withdrawal penalties.  The process called a Rollover as Business Startup (ROBS) listen for details. 

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Susannah Morgan with an MBA from Boston University talks about how she came to be involved in hunger issues.  Susannah talks about her journey to become Executive Director of Alaska’s Food Bank and further talks about the business model of the organization.  Visit Susannah Morgan @ www.foodbankofalaska.org

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Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Live Friday's 2-3 pm (AKST) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.

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It Takes More than Good Food

IN THE NEWS

Economic Confidence Slips in March

How do you feel about the economic outlook?  Dave talks about the steep drop in “Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index” and his monthly how his economic grade.  It went from a C+ to a D+ in one month.

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Sal Addonisio (Chef Sal) and Dave discuss candidly the Food & Beverage industry in Anchorage.  Find out what it takes to be successful in the restaurant business.  Visit Chef Sal @ www.SALsNewYorkGrill.com

REGULAR SEGMENT

“Marketing Matters” – Amanda Cullen, President, Zoo in a Jungle Marketing gives us an inside look at Facebook Advertising.  Learn from a professional how “Pay-Per-Click” can work for your business.  Visit Amanda @ www.ZOOinaJungle.com

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Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Live Friday's 2-3 pm (AKST) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.

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Everybody Loves Economic Development

IN THE NEWS

Legislator Move to Extend Alaska film Tax Credit 10 Years

Dave discusses, Alaska State Senator Johnny Ellie (D) Anchorage introduces HB 23 to extend “film tax credit” program.

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Dave Worrell a Development Specialist with the State of Alaska’s Division of Economic Development - Film Office discusses filming industry in Alaska.  Listen to Dave & Dave as they talk about the Film Office its history, benefits, and the tax credit that makes to whole program work.  Visit the Alaska Film Office @ http://www.film.alaska.gov.

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“Alaska Economics” – Dan Robinson, Senior Economist with the McDowell Group discusses the economic impact of Japan’s Earthquakes and Tsunami on the Alaska’s economy.  Visit Dan @ www.mcdowellgroup.net. 

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Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Live Friday's 2-3 pm (AKST) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.WAConsult.com.

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Stone Horn Ridge

IN THE NEWS

NFIB Small Business Optimism Index – Slow and Steady: Continues Gradual Rise in February

The Index was up Dave discusses what the 94.5 rating means.

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Stone Horn is the approximate English translation of the Athabascan word for coal.  Ethan Schutt, Senior Vice President for Land and Energy Development at the Cook Inlet Regional Incorporated (CIRI) and is leading his company in the development of the first large commercially viable Underground Coal Gasification (UGC) Project in the US.  Ethan provides a glimpse at how the process works and the potential economic benefits associated with this UGC.  Visit the Stone Horn Ridge website at http://StoneHornRidge.com.

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“Business Risk Management” – Chris Poblieglo, CRIS & President of Business Insurance Associates, Inc. Present his second in a series call “Workers’ Compensation Unwrapped”.  For many businesses WC is a major and seemingly uncontrollable expense Chris talks about the cost drivers and begins to look at ways to be proactive in cost containment.  Visit Chris at www.BusinessInsuranceAssociates.com.