When Anthony Horn was six years old, he wasn’t playing with army men like other youngsters his age; he took apart a Power Mac GE computer. “My inspiration for technology and being in a business came from Apple. I have always been a fan of Apple, but the way Steve Jobs [CEO of Apple] thinks simply … [Read more...] about Young Entrepreneurs Learn from Business Leaders
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More Online Offerings from IRS
The Internal Revenue Service reminds businesses and individuals that there are many services available online. William Bruson with the Phoenix IRS Media Relations Office, says filing and paying taxes should be as convenient as possible, which is why many services are available online at no … [Read more...] about More Online Offerings from IRS
11th Circuit Strikes Individual Mandate from Legislation
Karen Harned, executive director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Legal Center, issued the following statement in response to the decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals finding the individual mandate in the health care law … [Read more...] about 11th Circuit Strikes Individual Mandate from Legislation
Partnerships Creating Successful Business Models
As Northern Arizona University prepares for a new semester, partnerships continue to play a big role in the campus progress. It is no secret that many public sector organizations are facing challenging financial issues and looking for ways to augment their budgets. Public-private partnerships are … [Read more...] about Partnerships Creating Successful Business Models
Newsletter Explaining Market Volatility
This past week the volatility of the stock market has caused us all some concern and more than likely prompted you to "surf the net" for more information about what to expect in the future. Stephanie McKinney, at National bank of Arizona, offers a complimentary email news letter to anyone that is … [Read more...] about Newsletter Explaining Market Volatility
Green Room Celebrating One Year of Comedy
Flagstaff's Green Room is bringing Bruce Heppler to town to celebrate the One Year Anniversary of Live Comedy at the downtown facility. The show is scheduled for Saturday, September 24th. Heppler performs casinos, colleges, and comedy clubs all over the southwest. He has performed with major … [Read more...] about Green Room Celebrating One Year of Comedy
Steps to Improving Your Company’s Cashflow
No one can control the ups and downs of the economy. As a business owner, chances are you’re already doing what you can to control your costs and boost your revenue. Yet there’s another area where you may be able to improve your financial performance: Streamlining your incoming and outgoing payments … [Read more...] about Steps to Improving Your Company’s Cashflow
Measuring the Economic Impact of Catastrophic Wildfire
As many residents east of Flagstaff remain worried about flooding below the Schultz Fire burn area, they are joined by many other residents statewide who are waiting to determine what life will be like after the big one. In eastern Arizona, the Wallow Fire burned more than 500,000 acres. The … [Read more...] about Measuring the Economic Impact of Catastrophic Wildfire
NAU Grad’s Program Helping Sell Sun, Wind Power
In 2001, the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technologies (NACET) – then known as the Northern Arizona Technology & Business Incubator (NATBI) – was founded to help develop small tech start-ups in the Flagstaff area. That same year, Brad Van Orden began studying mechanical … [Read more...] about NAU Grad’s Program Helping Sell Sun, Wind Power
Jobs Report Showing Signs of Growth
According to the latest Arizona Workforce Employment Report released last month, the percentage of unemployed Arizonans dropped from 9.3 percent in April to 9.1 percent in May – the third consecutive decrease since February, and one that brings Arizona’s unemployment in line with the rest of the … [Read more...] about Jobs Report Showing Signs of Growth