Small Business Videos

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Successful business practices begin with a strong foundation

You aren’t in this alone. We have partnered with dozens of other small businesses who are excited to share their wisdom and expertise. Use our training videos to analyze the making of a successful business and optimize your business practices for future success. 

Banking Services

Featuring:
Gina Thorsen, Jacquart Fabric Products
Bob Sutherland, Cherry Republic

Underwritten in part by: Wells Fargo

Branding

Featuring:
Gina Thorsen, Jacquart Fabric Products
Bob Sutherland, Cherry Republic

Underwritten in part by: Wells Fargo

COMMON ERRORS IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Featuring:
Gina Thorsen, Jacquart Fabric Products
Bob Sutherland, Cherry Republic

Underwritten in part by: Wells Fargo

CREDIT REPORTING

Featuring:
Alicia Frechette, Salon Salon

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Featuring:
Alicia Frechette, Salon Salon
Leslie Burk, Sky Iris

In Partnership with:
The Lundin Foundation & Eagle Mine

FINDING CUSTOMERS

Featuring:
Bob Fish, Biggby Coffee
Lisa Crumley, Gud Marketing
Jonathan Campbell, Lake Effect Associates
Brent Whitten, TentCraft
Amanda Blondeau, Northern Initiatives

INSURANCE

Featuring:
Dave Manson, Blackrocks Brewery
Dan Torres, Border Grill

In Partnership with:
VAST

MAKING SENSE OF YOUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Featuring:
Bob Fish, Biggby Coffee
Kathy Leone, Northern Initiatives

MARKETING STRATEGIES AND TACTICS

Featuring:
Lisa Crumley, Gud Marketing
Bob Fish, Biggby Coffee
Jonathan Campbell, Lake Effect Associates
Brent Whitten, TentCraft
Amanda Blondeau, Northern Initiatives

ORGANIZATION TYPES

Featuring:
Alicia Frechette, Salon Salon
Leslie Burk, Sky Iris

In Partnership with:
The Lundin Foundation & Eagle Mine

RECORD KEEPING

Featuring:
Mike Zacharias, Extreme Tool
Bob Sutherland, Cherry Republic

RISK MANAGEMENT

Featuring:
Dan Torres, Border Grill
Mike Zacharias, Extreme Tool

SALES STRATEGIES

Featuring:
Bob Fish, Biggby Coffee
Sam Short, Potent Potables Project
Brent Whitten, TentCraft
Jonathan Campbell, Lake Effect Associates
Amanda Blondeau, Northern Initiatives

SUCCESSION PLANNING

Featuring:
Gina Thorsen, Jacquart Fabric Products
Alicia Frechette, Salon Salon

In Partnership with:
The Lundin Foundation & Eagle Mine

TAXES

Featuring:
Dave Manson, Blackrocks Brewery
Dan Torres, Border Grill

THE VALUE OF A CASH FLOW BUDGET

Featuring:
Sam Short, Potent Potables Project
Chad Jordan, Cravings Popcorn
Kathy Leone, Northern Initiatives

TIME MANAGEMENT

Featuring:
Mike Zacharias, Extreme Tool
Gina Thorsen, Jacquart Fabric Products

UNDERSTANDING YOUR FINANCIAL RATIOS

Featuring:
Sam Short, Potent Potables Project
Chad Jordan, Cravings Popcorn
Lisa Crumley, Gud Marketing
Kathy Leone, Northern Initiatives

WHAT IS MARKETING?

Featuring:
Sam Short, Potent Potables Project
Lisa Crumley, Gud Marketing
Brent Whitten, TentCraft
Chad Jordan, Cravings Popcorn
Bob Fish, Biggby Coffee
Amanda Blondeau, Northern Initiatives

WHAT IS MARKETING SUCCESS?

Featuring:
Lisa Crumley, Gud Marketing
Brent Whitten, TentCraft
Jonathan Campbell, Lake Effect Associates
Chad Jordan, Cravings Popcorn
Bob Fish, Biggby Coffee
Amanda Blondeau, Northern Initiatives