Eclipse https://soundcloud.com/user-559986867/on-the-grid-podcast-volume-3 On this episode, Flagstaff Business News Editor Bonnie Stevens hosts Lowell Observatory Director and sun expert Jeff Hall for a discussion on the Great American Solar Eclipse of Aug. 21, and how Lowell’s leadership in … [Read more...] about On the Grid – Lowell Observatory Shining in the Shadow of the Solar Eclipse
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Hiring a Professional Janitorial Service is Good for Business
We are excited when we add a new client, business, school, doctor’s office or manufacturer to our roster of clients. We know that we are helping that company to be its best. While talking to business owners, we often hear, “We do the cleaning ourselves” or, “The employees take turns doing the … [Read more...] about Hiring a Professional Janitorial Service is Good for Business
Long-time Family Business Continues to Change, Grow, Expand
Heather Cunningham married into the flooring business 27 years ago. Today, she and her husband, Mike, are continuing to expand the family business, which began 45 years ago. And they are bringing the Cunningham name back to the business name. Cunningham Flooring Direct is the new name of Carpets … [Read more...] about Long-time Family Business Continues to Change, Grow, Expand
On the Grid – College Graduate’s First Job
College Graduate's First Job Part 1 [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/317797332" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /] Part 2 [soundcloud … [Read more...] about On the Grid – College Graduate’s First Job
Protect Your Business, Customers from Identity Theft
Identity theft is a real threat to consumers, even in Northern Arizona. The statistics are frightening. In 2015 alone, $15 billion was stolen from 13.1 million American consumers according to The 2016 Identity Fraud Study released by Javelin Strategy and Research. In 2016, 1,459,851 consumer … [Read more...] about Protect Your Business, Customers from Identity Theft
Creating the Optimal 2017
Now that the holiday madness is over, business consultants suggest taking some time to get organized and set goals for the New Year, both for your business and yourself. Suggestions include budgeting, journaling and helping employees help the company. Identify the Budget When … [Read more...] about Creating the Optimal 2017
The Point of Your Life
Flying home from visiting my 92-year-old mother in Orlando recently, I reflected on the length and the shortness of life. It struck me that my mother has lived almost exactly twice as long as my first wife (Debbie), who lived to be 46. By most standards, Mom has lived a long life (with more to go), … [Read more...] about The Point of Your Life
Preparing Your Business for Sale
WCI Brokers is the largest full-service business brokerage firm in Northern Arizona. As business intermediaries, we have facilitated more than 500 business acquisitions in Northern Arizona over the past 15 years. This article is part of a series of articles written by our professionals at WCI … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Business for Sale
Flagstaff Experiencing Growing Business Interest
The past couple of years have seen a significant growth in the number of businesses operating in Flagstaff, with newcomers such as Sportsman’s Warehouse, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and Smashburger. City officials attribute it to Flagstaff’s burgeoning reputation as both an affordable location to … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Experiencing Growing Business Interest
Personal Training Entrepreneurs Flexing their Business Expansion Muscles
Some clients have lost well over 100 pounds, some are no longer on blood pressure medicine, and some have experienced greater success in their professional lives after achieving nutrition, weight and fitness goals. Positive stories of personal achievement and healthy lifestyle changes abound in … [Read more...] about Personal Training Entrepreneurs Flexing their Business Expansion Muscles