Ironman great-grandpa Al Slusser will walk 75 miles through the Verde Valley to raise money for the American Red Cross. Slusser, 75, wants to give back to the Red Cross for helping his family after their Flagstaff mobile home was destroyed in a fire in the middle of the night. “My wife and I escaped with our two young children but we lost everything in the fire. With no place to go, the American Red Cross sent us to a local motel until our insurance took over,’’ Slusser … [Read more...] about Grandpa Raising Money for Red Cross
Real Business Sales
Strategic Acquisition Several years ago, one of my colleagues listed a very successful retail business in Sedona. As soon as I saw it, I knew I had the perfect buyer. I had sold a business to this couple several years prior and they contacted me to let me know they were ready to expand. The business that was for sale was a perfect complement to the business they already owned and gave them the diversification they needed to even out the seasonality of their existing business. The buyer and … [Read more...] about Real Business Sales
New Retirement Plan Promoting Saving
Ever since President Barack Obama announced in January his new myRA for expanding access to retirement savings accounts to the masses, debaters pro and con have surfaced in traditional news media and via the web. Good idea? Bad idea? It all depends on the perspective of the individual providing the assessment. Full details of the plan remain to be defined, so opinions are based solely on what is currently known or interpreted about myRA. “In general, I am for anything that encourages … [Read more...] about New Retirement Plan Promoting Saving
Balancing Good and Bad Bugs
The human body is wonderfully complex and filled with interdependent systems. Each of these systems affects the other and must stay in delicate balance to keep us healthy. These systems contain trillions of bacteria such as those in the intestinal tract called intestinal, or gut, flora. Most of these bacteria are harmless. Others perform useful metabolic and digestive activities such as training the immune system, producing vitamins and regulating the growth of other, more harmful bacterial … [Read more...] about Balancing Good and Bad Bugs
Seniors and Couples Care
Vowing to “have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live” does not necessarily mean taking on the role of sole caregiver, regardless of the toll it takes on your own well-being. Much research has been done to understand the negative effects that caring for a declining spouse have on the health of the well spouse. Regardless of whether the spouse is caring for a loved one who has physical and medical needs or dementia, the effects on the well spouse are … [Read more...] about Seniors and Couples Care
Volunteers Saving Prescott Valley Big Money
With more than 250 people any given month contributing their respective strengths to departments and programs for the town of Prescott Valley, “We can truly say that our town runs its engine on community volunteerism and pride,” said Mayor Harvey Skoog. “In fact, we have more active volunteers than we do employees. About 250 people step forward to share time, talent, knowledge and expertise with our 200-and-some employees,” Skoog said. The long-time Prescott Valley town official – more … [Read more...] about Volunteers Saving Prescott Valley Big Money
Trending in Business
Trend watching has become a part-time job since I entered the world of social media marketing. As a client manager, it’s crucial to be on top of your game when marketing a particular industry. Trend watching has become a disciplined portion of business management and a popular topic within the media industry and among social media experts. Businesses can benefit from trend watching, too. Entering into a growing market trend can be costly if the trend has yet to enter public mindfulness. My … [Read more...] about Trending in Business
Tips for Choosing a Bank
Most people like switching banks about as much as they like going to the dentist. People often consider changing banks only when they are moving or when something happens at their bank that causes them to be truly dissatisfied. Choosing whom to trust with your finances is a big decision and since you’ll probably stick with the same financial institution for a while, it’s a decision that you shouldn’t take lightly. The following are a few things to consider when the time comes to pick your next … [Read more...] about Tips for Choosing a Bank
Nazi Survivor Inspiring Students
“Economic, personal, educational, family and religious freedoms – most people don’t really know how lucky they are to have them – until they don’t.” That theme – appreciating human values and rights that most take for granted—characterized the seven school presentations that Holocaust survivor Stephen Nasser made during a whirlwind four days of speaking in Yavapai County in mid-March. Nasser was visiting Yavapai County (and also Maricopa County) to speak as a prelude to the observation … [Read more...] about Nazi Survivor Inspiring Students
Prescott Chamber Welcomes Quad Cities Business News
Members of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce and Quad Cities Business News gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially welcome the free monthly newspaper to the area on Friday, March 14. For business owners, local leaders, residents and visitors, QCBN offers information that matters, including insights from local experts on topics such as the economy, real estate, job growth, business trends, insurance options, home and garden maintenance, and health care news. Pictured … [Read more...] about Prescott Chamber Welcomes Quad Cities Business News