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Technology Helping Small Businesses

June 8, 2012 By techsuperadmin

Today’s rapidly evolving pace of technology has obviously changed the way we send and receive information. As small business owners, trying to keep up can be overwhelming, but we must adjust the way we market to and connect with our customers if we’re going to stay competitive. As a new business owner, I quickly realized that I could no longer market my business like the previous owners had and I would like to share with you some of what I’ve learned. Although I’m very comfortable with … [Read more...] about Technology Helping Small Businesses

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: client, client satisfaction, google analytics, information, marketing, professional web presence, site, small business owners, true methods, Website

Northern Arizonans Invited to Learn About Health Care Options

March 22, 2012 By Patty McCormac

 If you own or work for a small business, chances are you are pretty busy all the time. But, take a break sometime between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on April 13 and take in the Small Business Health Fair at the Flagstaff Aquaplex hosted by North Country HealthCare. This will be an opportunity to learn a little about your health, perhaps get a free blood screening and gain knowledge about local services that will help keep you healthy. Flagstaff resident Ruth Austin, who owns PS Printing with … [Read more...] about Northern Arizonans Invited to Learn About Health Care Options

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: aquaplex, blood, body, first health fair, free health screenings, free massages, Health, health care options, HealthCare, small business owners

Top 2011 Small Business Policy Developments

December 30, 2011 By techsuperadmin

This week SBE Council issued "Top Policy Highlights and Lowlights for Small Business in 2011," a list of significant policy developments this past year for the nation's small business owners and entrepreneurs. SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan said the list includes a range of issues that will impact the economic and business climate for 2012 and beyond. Small business owners and entrepreneurs played a key role in helping to advance constructive policies on the list. It also … [Read more...] about Top 2011 Small Business Policy Developments

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Act, business paperwork, Council, highlights and lowlights, karen kerrigan, law, legislation, paperwork elimination act, small business owners, trade

Bank of America Hiring Small Business Bankers in AZ

September 25, 2011 By techsuperadmin

Bank of America is announcing the hiring of 29 small business bankers across the state of Arizona to provide guidance and counsel to local small business owners. One of the bankers is Janet Monette, who will work out of the downtown Flagstaff branch at 125 E. Birch Avenue. The additional bankers are part of the company's previously announced plan to hire approximately 1,000 new small business bankers throughout the U.S.  Through a relationship with a Bank of America small business … [Read more...] about Bank of America Hiring Small Business Bankers in AZ

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Bank, Business, business bankers, guidance, percent, small business banking, small business owners, State, u s census, u s census bureau

SBE Responding to Low Job Numbers

July 9, 2011 By techsuperadmin

The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) issued the following statement on June's employment data, which showed an anemic 18,000 jobs gain.  The U.S. Department of Labor also reported a downward revision (-44,000) in the job numbers for April and May. "The jobs numbers are not surprising given low business confidence, increased government costs, increased health coverage and energy costs and the fact that small business owners are not generating enough new or sustained … [Read more...] about SBE Responding to Low Job Numbers

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: business confidence, Council, employment, Entrepreneurship, example job, low job, percent, Raymond Keating, small business owners, Survey

Moratorium on Uranium Mining Extended

June 21, 2011 By techsuperadmin

The federal government today extended a moratorium on new mining claims at the Grand Canyon.  The extension will be in place for six months, said Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. The Interior Secretary cited concerns about water, air quality and scenery for the moratorium.  Salazar has said he and the Obama administration prefer a 20 year ban on new mining claims but they are still studying the issues. Mining groups are critical of the decision, saying more uranium mining is needed to … [Read more...] about Moratorium on Uranium Mining Extended

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: economy, energy creation, Grand, Interior, ken salazar, kyrsten sinema, region, small business owners, uranium mining, water

Poor Job Numbers Reflect Grim Policy Outlook

June 3, 2011 By Theresa Bierer

The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) said May's jobs numbers are not surprising given flawed government policies that continue to jack up business costs and fuel uncertainty. The unemployment rate increased to 9.1 percent, and employers only added 54,000 jobs last month according to the U.S. Department of Labor. "Energy and health care costs are rising, and additional policy uncertainties remain a drag on small business confidence.  The central barrier to business … [Read more...] about Poor Job Numbers Reflect Grim Policy Outlook

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Business, central barrier, costly health care, Council, Entrepreneurship, federal government policies, increase domestic energy, percent, SBE, small business owners

Entrepreneurs Launch Frugal Flagstaff

May 23, 2011 By techsuperadmin

Two entrepreneurs are launching  FrugalFlagstaff.com, a website filled with coupons and discount deals that provides area businesses profitable and cost-effective online marketing. FrugalFlagstaff.com arrives at a time when online coupon sites are very popular; but, with the focus shifted to local and small businesses, they have found a new niche. FrugalFlagstaff.com has already gained momentum, even prior to today’s official launch. “As small business owners in Flagstaff we noticed the need … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurs Launch Frugal Flagstaff

Filed Under: Business, Local News Tagged With: affordable advertising, delhi palace, effective online marketing, sedillo, small business owners

Leaders Recognize National Small Business Week

May 18, 2011 By techsuperadmin

Each of the past 48 years, the U.S. President has proclaimed this: National Small Business Week.  The contributions of small business owners are also recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration. President of the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, Julie Pastrick, called small business the backbone and character of every community.   "Some feel that big business dominates the landscape but in general, across all of America, small businesses are the lifeblood of every community.  In … [Read more...] about Leaders Recognize National Small Business Week

Filed Under: Business, Local News Tagged With: barak obama, Business, community, economy, flagstaff chamber of commerce, national small business week, Small Business Administration, small business owners, Week, work

SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers

January 16, 2011 By techsuperadmin

Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), offered the following statement in reaction to the CPI inflation numbers just released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI inflation over the past year registered only 1.5%. However, it's very much worth noting that during 2010, there was a substantive difference between the first half and second half of the year. "During the first six … [Read more...] about SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: bureau of labor statistics, Business, capital gains taxes, Council, cpi inflation, Entrepreneurship, inflation numbers, reaction, SBE, small business owners

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