Getting Down To Business®

Getting Down to Business® 2 with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 8-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 – Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com.  Program podcast’s available on iTunes, GDTB.Biz or Waconsult.com.  Like Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult.  Have question call the program at 907-522-1020. IN THE NEWSFirst HourSMALL-BUSINESS OWNER CONFIDENCE IMPROVES A BITBut is no Sign of a Surge in confidenceDave has been reporting the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) "Optimism Index" since 2009.  While small business optimism increased it still remains low.  Listen as Dave’s summarizes the last survey.  Let us know what you think, email us @ David@GDTB.Biz Second Houra startup for when the startup money runs outSome startups are in it for the chance to become the next Apple or Google, while others wouldn’t mind getting acquired by either of those companies.  Dave reports on a new startup that specializes in hel

Getting Down to Business® 2 with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 8-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 – Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com.  Program podcast’s available on iTunes, GDTB.Biz or Waconsult.com.  Like Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult. IN THE NEWSFirst HourECONOMIC NEWS SUMMARY FEBRUARY 2013Rock climbers enjoy living on the edge, hanging precariously above the jagged bottom far below.  Their adrenaline rush may be cool for an athletic hobby, but when it comes to economics “on the edge” is not good.  Listen as Dave reviews the latest economic grade from the “Getting Down to Business® eNewsletter”.  Let us know what you think, email us @ David@GDTB.Biz Second HourOFFERING PERKS THAT LURE TOP TALENTSmall businesses compete for employees often with larger companies who can offer a wider array of benefits.  Listen as Dave summarizes this news item with ideas on how to level the field when hiring employees.  Let us

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.  Program podcast’s available on iTunes, GDTB.Biz or Waconsult.com.  Like Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult. IN THE NEWSSmall-business owner confidence barely budgesThe New Year Begins with Low Expectation for the Future GrowthListen as Dave summarizes the results of the monthly “NFIB Small Business Optimism”.  While the title contains “Optimism” the index could accurately substitute the “Pessimism” in its title.  Let us know what you think, email us @ David@GDTB.Biz PROGRAM TOPICMany in Alaska needing Cancer treatment must travel outside for critical care.  USMD in partnership with Alaska Urological Center are building a world-class, state-of-the-art facility in the new 188 Northern Lights building right here in Anchorage.  Listen as Dave gets the story from Charles Bradford, VP of Dev

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.  Program podcast’s available on iTunes, GDTB.Biz or Waconsult.com.  Like Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult. IN THE NEWSeconomic updateListen as Russell Ball provides some economic stats and a very interesting survey.  This Reuters/University of Michigan survey reveals what percentage of consumers thinks the government is doing a good job.  What your guess be, 20, 30 or 40 percent?  Let us know what you think email us @ David@GDTB.Biz. PROGRAM TOPICIn the extremely crowed distillery business learn why Jeremy Loyer and his partners/investors developed Truuli Peak vodka.  This is a fantastic business startup story.  Find out more @ BareDistiller.com. BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENTChris Pobieglo, Risk Management Expert, does it again.  Listen as he discusses calculating the total cost of risk. 

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.  Program podcast’s available on iTunes, GDTB.Biz or Waconsult.com.  Like Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult. IN THE NEWSThe worst CEO’s in 2012 + apple hit by hackers who struck FacebookListen as Chris tells us who were considered the 5 worst CEO’s and Mac computers were attached by hackers.  Let us know what you think email David@Waconsult.com. PROGRAM TOPICWhat might be a Monkey?  Listen as Chris talks with Monica Lowman, Graphic Artist who has a company called “Might be a Monkey”.  They tell the business story behind her business.  Find out more @ MbaMonkey.com. Tech TalkListen as Russell Ball, President of ACB Solutions and IT Expert talks about data backups, disaster recovery and the Cloud.  Do you know the difference between “data backup” and “replication”?  Russ take us through t

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.  Program podcast’s available on iTunes, GDTB.Biz or Waconsult.com.  Like Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult. IN THE NEWSgaming the numbersListen as Dave suggests that politics has been played with Gross Domestic Product and that our economy may be headed for recession.  There is a huge disconnect between the stock market and the U.S. economy.  I’d love to hear your thoughts email David@Waconsult.com. PROGRAM TOPICHow do kids learn about our Alaska’s abundant natural resources?  Listen as Beki Toussaint, Education Program Manager at Alaska Resource Education tells us how they train teachers and kids.  It sounds like a whole lot of fun!  For more information visit AkResource.org GO IT ALONEGeoff Burch joins Dave in a great discussion about business types.  In making end tables you make en

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.  Program podcast’s available on iTunes, GDTB.Biz or Waconsult.com.  Like Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult. IN THE NEWShealthcare costs, taxes worry u.s. small business mostWells Fargo/Gallup Small Business survey indicates slight uptick going from -11 to +9.  Listen as Dave summarizes the results, 54% of those surveyed said Healthcare costs are their top worry.  What is your top worry?  I’d love to hear your thoughts email David@Waconsult.com. PROGRAM TOPICGary E Schlossberg, VP and Senior Economist with Wells Capital Management is cautiously optimistic about the U.S. economy in 2013.  Listen as Gary gives us the reasons for his optimism.  For more information visit Wellscap.com. MARKETING MATTERSLearn how to generate dollars from your website.  Jennifer Christiansen, marketing expert

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.  Program podcast’s available on iTunes, GDTB.Biz or Waconsult.com.  Like Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult. IN THE NEWSOBAMACARE: WHAT SMALL BUSINESS CAN EXPECT IN 2013 and Preparing for 2014While admitting he doesn’t understand the impact of the health care laws Dave does know it will impact your business.  The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) produced an On-demand Webinar on Obamacare.  Listen today as Dave reviews the “Glossary” of new terms from the new healthcare law.  Visit NFIB for access to On-demand Webinar.  How do you feel about the Obamacare?  I’d love to hear your thoughts email David@Waconsult.com. PROGRAM TOPICLinda Vollertsen, Founder and President of Terra Bella, Inc. visits Dave.  Listen as Linda tells the story behind her 8 year old business.  Linda

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.  Program podcast’s available on iTunes, GDTB.Biz or Waconsult.com.  Like Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult. IN THE NEWSOBAMACARE: WHAT SMALL BUSINESS CAN EXPECT IN 2013Year of Planning and Preparing for 2014While admitting he doesn’t understand the impact of the health care laws Dave does know it will impact your business.  The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) produced a Webinar on the topic.  Listen as Dave gives you some 2013 planning tips.  How do you feel about the Obamacare?  I’d love to hear your thoughts email David@Waconsult.com. PROGRAM TOPICJulie Saupe, President and CEO of Visit Anchorage and a frequent guest on Getting Down to Business® visits Dave today.  Visit Anchorage just released the preliminary results of the 2012 visitor season.  The news is great

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.  Program podcast’s available on iTunes, GDTB.Biz or Waconsult.com.  Like Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult. IN THE NEWSSmall-Business Owner Confidence Edges Up, BarelyOne of the lowest optimism readings in survey historyThe December 2012 “Optimism Index” was released this week.  Moving up slightly over November the Index is at a recession level reading as pessimism prevails.  How are you feeling about the economy?  I’d love to hear your thoughts email David@Waconsult.com. PROGRAM TOPICLast week we talked with a young entrepreneur with a new business.  This week Michael Gordon, President and Founder of Chilkoot Charlie’s a “Rustic Alaskan Saloon” visits with Dave.  This iconic Alaskan business has been at the top of its game for over 40 years.  Michael provides some real insights into h

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.  Program podcast’s available on iTunes, GDTB.Biz or Waconsult.com.  Like Getting Down to Business® on Facebook join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WaConsult. IN THE NEWSdoes anybody really cARE?Economic News Summary December 2012Normally optimistic Dave is feeling pessimistic due to the consequences of our self-imposed economic quagmire.  There appears to be an overwhelming number of voters who do not; either care or understand the damage being done to our vibrant economy.  My generation, it does make me feel much, much …older, learned firsthand about the evils and cost of too much government i.e. the great depression, Nazi Germany and Communist Russia.  How do you feel?  I’d love to hear your thoughts email David@Waconsult.com. PROGRAM TOPICNicole Dunne along with friends and family started an exercise business called Core Pilates. 

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 NEWSSTALLED CROWDFUNDING RULES LEAVE BUSINESS PLANS ON ICEThe JOBS Act approved in April of this year contained a provision that would allow “equity crowdfunding” allowing small and medium-size businesses to sell stock in their companies online.  The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not written the rules so that selling can begin.  Dave feels that equity crowdfunding is a great idea and would spur small business expansion and the jobs that go along with this growth.  It is disappointing to hear that the process is behind schedule.  Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter. PROGRAM TOPICThe Alaska economy receives $5 billion annually by selling goods and services on interna

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 to Audit-Proof Your BusinessAudits are stressful, listen as Dave gives four ways to reduce the stress and protect your business from the scrutiny of Uncle Sam.  The odds of being audited by the IRS are on the rise, thanks to dwindling tax revenues and stepped-up enforcement efforts.  The IRS increased the number of returns it audited by nearly 11 percent in 2010.  Thorough recordkeeping and these four steps will help prepare you in the event of an audit.  Read the entire report @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter. PROGRAM TOPICThis Getting Down to Business® combines our monthly Business Risk Management segment and Tech Talk into a single program.  Chris Pobieglo, Business Risk Management exper

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 Owner Confidence Plunges More than Five PointsThe National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its November Small Business Optimism Index and the results, one of the lowest optimism readings in the survey’s history.  The small-business community exhibited an overwhelmingly negative response to the presidential election through a dramatic drop in owner confidence.  Listen as Dave summarizes the index.  Read the entire report @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter. PROGRAM TOPICListen a Steve Ribuffo, Deputy Port Director with the Port of Anchorage gives us a look behind the scenes at port operations.  Steve is very engaging and provides some great information.  Visit thei

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 NEWS4 types of markets, 4 ways to gauge themHow can you gauge the market’s demand for your startup without marketing funds & pricey tools?  Find out what the trick is in this question and the 4 market types.  Listen as Dave summarizes this article.  Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter. PROGRAM TOPICWhile Anchorage is not the center of the entertainment world it does have promoters.  Listen as RC Woodson owner of Top Shelf Entertainment talks about his career.  Anchorage may not be able to book A list entertainers we do have a viable entertainment market with lots of talent of our own.  MARKETING MATTERSAdrienne Wilkerson and Jennifer Christensen the principles of Beacon Med

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 NEWSMANY GADGETS, MANY RISKSSmall companies are giving their employees a lot of leeway with gadgets.  Letting workers use personal laptops, tablets and cellphones on the job.  This policy has tremendous upside but there is a cost.  Listen as Dave summarizes this timely article.  Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter. PROGRAM TOPICWhat does the United Way do?  You may be pleasantly surprised at their mission in Anchorage.  Michele Brown, President of United Way of Anchorage discusses their mission with Dave.  They do a great job of establishing goals and most of all tracking performance.  If you have any questions or comments direct your email to Christine Gire cgire@ak.org. TECH

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 NEWSif you want to beat ‘em, learn from’em firstYour future competitors have a lot to teach youSound research for your new business starts with looking closely at your competitors.  Dave ran across an article with some great tips on how to research competitors.  Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter. PROGRAM TOPICHow would you pay for your college education?  Listen to Chelsey Homan’s story.  She started a business ran it for five years sold it and is now working for a social media startup as a Vice President.  The amazing thing is that she is still under 25.  This is a great story.  If you have any questions or comments direct your email to David@waconsult.com.  Business Risk Ma

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 Ticks Up SlightlyBut Uncertainty about Future Business Conditions Reaches Record HighListen as Dave summarizes the latest NFIB index.  While up slightly the overall index remains at recessionary levels and continues to set low records.  Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter. PROGRAM TOPICListen as Jeff Pantages, over 30 years in investment management, talk’s investment philosophy.  His 6 point philosophy is available to the Getting Down to Business® audience.  If you have any questions or comments direct your email to Jeff@apcm.net. GO IT ALONEGeoff Burch is hanging loose and talking about his latest book “Self-Made Me”.  What are the differences in bu

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 NEWSLOOMING TAX HIKE MOTIVATESOWNERS TO SELLWhy you should sell your business before the end of 2012.  Listen as Dave gives discusses a Texas small business owner who is selling his business before the year-end.  A 9% increase in capital gains taxes.  This business owner figures it would take another 4 years of steady growth to offset higher taxes.  Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter. PROGRAM TOPICEvan Rose was not particularly interested in taking over his dad’s business.  Listen as he tells the story of how and why he changed his mind.  His story is another truly Alaskan business story with a great ending.  Let us know what you think send comments, opinions, or questions to

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 NEWSEconomic News Summary October 2012Economic HeadwindsListen as Dave gives his summary and grade for our economy.  In only three days we will be voting in the most important election of our life time.  In Alaska we have the unique opportunity to make big changes in our state’s legislative body.  On a state level we will be voting on 59 out or 60 seats of our legislative body.  Meanwhile on a national basis we are faced with an economy that is limping along.  Voters face a dramatic choice between the Obama Administration and a stagnant economy or a Romney Administration who will unleash our economy.  Read the entire article @ Waconsult.com, and subscribe to my monthly eNewsletter. PROGRAM TOPIC Our program today takes a