Estimating the fair market value of a business is part art and part science. For the purposes of this article, we are discussing “Small Businesses.” Small businesses are generally considered to be businesses that are independently owned and operated, organized for profit, and are not dominant in … [Read more...] about How Much is Your Business Worth?
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Businesses Gaining from NAU Students’ Marketing Research
While the term “win-win” may seem a bit passé these days, here is a situation in which it applies perfectly. At Northern Arizona University, two classes are offered that help businesses with very effective marketing plans for free and help students take what they have learned from their marketing … [Read more...] about Businesses Gaining from NAU Students’ Marketing Research
A Business Practice of Giving
Increasingly, you hear about the importance of “giving back to the community” and you see and hear more and more examples of it. Popular musicians perform concerts to raise money for disaster relief, professional athletes donate to youth programs in their home towns, accountants prepare tax returns … [Read more...] about A Business Practice of Giving
Promoting Business and Helping Others
As the song silver bells rings through the air it is once again time for the annual Salvation Army Kettle Campaign. This year, The Salvation Army is providing two opportunities for you to greatly impact the community while promoting your business. Without even spending a cent, you can have a sign … [Read more...] about Promoting Business and Helping Others
Business Accelerator to Create 300 Jobs
Expanding beyond the initial phase of incubating a new business is accelerating a growing business. This is the first goal at the city of Flagstaff’s Innovation Mesa, where the city intends to build a business accelerator adjacent to the current location of Northern Arizona Center for … [Read more...] about Business Accelerator to Create 300 Jobs
The Business of Beauty
At least half of the due diligence is complete when you have been a happy client of a business you decide to buy. That is how it happened for Leona Bix, the owner of Flagstaff Face & Body. “I had been a client of the company,” Bix said. “I told them if they ever considered selling, to talk … [Read more...] about The Business of Beauty
New Dean of NAU Business School Aims to Partner with Local Business
Craig Van Slyke, Ph.D., just celebrated his one-month anniversary as the new dean of the Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University (NAU). Dean Van Slyke believes the college should develop existing partnerships between the business community and the college and work on creating more … [Read more...] about New Dean of NAU Business School Aims to Partner with Local Business
Family Owned Business Earning Loyalty
Many of the customers who return year after year to Garland’s Oak Creek Lodge consider it upscale camping. Nestled in the gorgeous Oak Creek Canyon, it’s just the place to unplug from civilization and just relax in a homey little log cabin. And summer is one of the best times to go to the … [Read more...] about Family Owned Business Earning Loyalty
Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance
FIBA Aug. 13. The topic discussed at August's meeting will be the nonprofit sector. Russ Yelton of NACET, Carol Bousquet of SEDI, and Scott Neuman of Coconino County will discuss working with nonprofits. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance
Creating Business Success
June 28 at NACET. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 Sociocultural Anthropologist Jenean Perelstein will present on the topic of success through behavior changes. She will discuss changing beliefs which may be holding you back and committing to lasting change. Lunch will be provided. … [Read more...] about Creating Business Success