Category: Columnist Spotlight
Preparing The Office For The Summer, Vacation
Summer can be a challenging time for business owners and families alike. The temperatures are well into the triple digits, kids are off from school, and employees want to take a vacation from the triple digits with their kids. As … Continue reading
Get Your Ads Noticed, And Other PR Lessons
How to get your ads notice ― and other lessons in public relations Advertising can be vital to attracting attention to your business, but it’s not all that gets customers through the door. For companies touting consumer-related products and services, … Continue reading
The 5 C’s of Credit: What Do They Mean To Your Small Business Loan?
One of the most common questions among small business owners seeking financing is: “What will the bank look for from me and my business?” While every bank has its own unique criteria, many use some variation of the five C’s … Continue reading
Understanding Economic Concepts, Applying In A Global Perspective
Within the past few decades we have become a global economy, which adds great opportunity but also risk. Our global economy is affected by many more factors today and is connected deeply with other countries. How does this affect the … Continue reading
Protect Your Business From White-Collar Crime, Embezzlement
In a tough economy, white-collar crimes are more rampant than ever. A study by Marquet International, Ltd. on 2010 embezzlement data found that the average scheme lasted more than 4.5 years, the average loss was $1 million and two-thirds of … Continue reading
Five Great Apps For Mobile Finance
Mobile finance is about to boom (some say we’re already there). You may have dabbled a little with your own bank’s mobile app for easy money transfers and to check balances. Or you might be quite savvy with Google Wallet … Continue reading
Fitness Apps: A Rewarding Way To Achieve Your Goals
Yes, “there’s an app for that.” Some provide the most important element – FUN! They can be rewarding, literally rewarding. I’m talking about real cash and prizes. Whether you’re just getting started or feel the need to accomplish more, a … Continue reading
From Development to Realizing Dreams: Encouraging Students’ Growth
Last night as I am turning off the last light before bedtime, I hear “singing” (if you can call it that) coming from my daughter’s bedroom. As I peaked in the door, she had her eyes closed, iPod headphones plugged … Continue reading
Democratic Process, Both Frustrating And Rewarding
Talk about good news/bad news and all in a single day – that’s the democratic process in action for better or worse! As an advocate for Arizona State Parks, I was disappointed that Gov. Brewer vetoed House Bill 2362 introduced … Continue reading
10 Things To Do When Business Is Slow
No matter what business you’re in, no matter how great your product, no matter who’s buying, every business goes through a lull or slow period during the year. Making strategic use of this time can help businesses lay a solid … Continue reading
Consumer Behavior Sparks Ideas For New Products, Expanding Markets
Marketing turns something old into something new: Consumer behavior sparks ideas for new products, expanding markets. Introducing a new product to market can take years of research and expense. Or it can be as simple as taking something already in … Continue reading
Common Issues That May Affect The Cash Flow Of The Business
Do you know where your cash is? Common issues that may affect the cash flow of the business. Have you ever asked yourself the question, “I am making a profit, but I don’t know where the cash is?” Many business … Continue reading
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