THE FAMILY BUSINESS

PROGRAM TOPIC - Guest host Russell Ball sits in for Dave.  Russ and Chris both run successful small businesses with family.  Listen as they relate both the frustrations and rewards running their businesses.  This is a very informative conversation.  Do you have any questions or comments send Dave an email at [email protected].

DAVE’S THOUGHTS - The founding of our country’s economic system started as simple business ventures and originally met with disastrous results.  These events produced a resourcefulness that became an underlying principle of our country.  This ability to adjust to circumstances beyond our control fundamental combined with a strong work ethic made Jamestown and Plymouth not only survive but to thrive and grow.  Do you have any questions or comments send Dave an email at [email protected].

IN THE NEWS - Small-Business Owner Optimism Cannot Be Sustained
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly optimism index and experienced a decline during the month of March.  Russ summarizes the results and takes and take a closer look at the indicators that make up this index.  Read the whole index National Federation of Independent Business.
BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT  - Chris Pobieglo, Business Risk Management expert talks about the workers compensation audit.  While we don’t have a perfect system every business owner needs to understand how workers compensation will impacts your business.  Visit BusinessInsuranceAssociates.com a great business resource. 
LISTEN SATURDAYS - Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 8-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 – Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com in Anchorage, Alaska.  In Spokane, Washington listen to MoneyTalk 1230 AM KSBN from 9-11 am.