Aug. 25. 11:30-1:00 Social Media Strategist Jay Baer will present a seminar via Adobe Connect, entitled, A Method to the Madness. People can watch the discussion at NACET, 2225 N. Gemini Drive, or watch from home or the office. For those of you planning to watch the seminar remotely, follow the link below. To join the meeting: http://connectpro93314751.adobeconnect.com/nacet/ … [Read more...] about Facebook Strategy Luncheon Seminar
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 unconstitutional: “Small-business owners across the country have been vindicated by the 11th Circuit’s ruling that the individual mandate in the health-care law is unconstitutional. The Court reaffirmed what small businesses … [Read more...] about 11th Circuit Strikes Individual Mandate from Legislation
Pepsi Amphitheater Raises $12k For Shadows Foundation
The Shadows Foundation, who is hosting a celebrity golf tournament August 27 and 28, got a major boost from the Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill. Organizers helped raise $12,000 for the Shadows Foundation of Flagstaff, an organization that provides assistance to those financially affected by life-threatening disease. Moments before Sheryl Crow took the stage Thurs., Aug 4, for a memorable performance at Pepsi Amphitheater, $12,000 was raised through an auction of two personally signed … [Read more...] about Pepsi Amphitheater Raises $12k For Shadows Foundation
Understanding and Incorporating QR Codes
As I look around at the many advertisements that surround us, I have noticed more and more crazy little barcodes as part of the advertisement. These barcode images resemble a square-like maze. What are these codes? These are called EZcodes or QR (Quick Response) codes. They are a two-dimensional barcode created and designed to be scanned horizontally or vertically by smartphone cameras. When you scan these images, a video will play, a webpage will load, a mobile app will download or a map and … [Read more...] about Understanding and Incorporating QR Codes
Supreme Court Sides with AZ’s Plans to Cut Medicaid
State Prevails on Proposition 204 Litigation. Governor's Statement. “I applaud the Superior Court today for its ruling regarding the State of Arizona’s Medicaid Reform Plan. This ruling ensures that elected officials maintain their authority to make difficult financial decisions on behalf of the State of Arizona. “I don’t take lightly the Medicaid reforms we’ve implemented. The human impacts are real. But I and members of the Legislature were elected to make difficult … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Sides with AZ’s Plans to Cut Medicaid
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 interested. If you are looking for additional market information and would like to be added to this email list just send an email to [email protected] Today's newsletter details … [Read more...] about Newsletter Explaining Market Volatility
Sedona Chamber Mixer
Aug. 25 The Sedona Monthly Networking Mixer will be held at Agave of Sedona Shrader & Martinez Construction, 160 Dry Creek , from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Each mixer is held at a different venue each month to showcase that member’s faculties/services. Twice a year we hold a “food drive” mixer to benefit the Sedona Community Food Bank and we ask that each attendee bring at least 3 non-perishable items in lieu of the entry fee. Also twice a year, mixers are held trade show style. This allows our … [Read more...] about Sedona Chamber Mixer
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 headliners such as ANT, Hal Sparks, Darren Carter, Bruce Baum. Hepppler has performed on Last Comic Standing, performed at the Improv, Comedy Spot, Side Splitters, Ice House and other major clubs around … [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 to improve your cash flow. According to a 2010 Visa® small business cash management survey, 35 percent of respondents ranked cash flow as their top concern, followed by 29 percent who cited … [Read more...] about Steps to Improving Your Company’s Cashflow
FBN recently spoke with Joe Bodin. He is the lead Website Designer and President of Flagstaff Central.com, Inc. His business specializes in website design and internet marketing. Bodin does his work for clients in his home-based office. Not long ago, he started Flag Tech Talk, helping individuals and businesses who want to learn more about technology. 1) Why did you decide to open this type of a business? Bodin: I wish I could say that I was “called” to being a website designer, but … [Read more...] about