In this episode of Arizona Good Business Radio, Thomas Barr chats with Kathleen Ventura, founder of Compost Crowd, about her journey from seeing compost pickup services in Columbus, Ohio, to launching a similar service in Northern Arizona in 2018. She shares how she and her husband started with just ten buckets, growing their business across Sedona and Flagstaff, and achieving the impressive milestone of diverting over 600 tons of waste from landfills, underscoring their commitment to sustainability.

In this episode of “Arizona Good Business” with host, Thomas Barr welcomes David Gressly and Isaac Dudley with Friends of the Verde River, discussing their work to protect and preserve the Verde River in Arizona. They shared how their organization employs a scientific approach, such as implementing a comprehensive water monitoring program, to inform better decision-making and resource allocation – as well as getting the community connected to the river. They also discuss the success of the River Friendly Living program, which encourages water conservation and habitat improvement by engaging a broad range of stakeholders, from homeowners to businesses.

Are you tired, aggravated, flustered by the post-pandemic explosion of networking events that are sucking up your time and money with little ROI? Denise will share three tips on how to save time, money and aggravation. She will admit how she hated networking, too, and how you can get over it!

We all take calculated risks. Whether it’s speeding and hoping to avoid a ticket, or buying a stock based on a friend’s tip in the hopes of striking it rich, risk is a part of life. For business owners, starting a company itself is a significant risk, but mitigating risk wherever possible is the best business strategy. Risks that are not calculated, but merely unidentified can impact your business.

This workshop is designed to equip business owners with the knowledge to effectively select and collaborate with web designers, enhancing their entrepreneurial ventures online.

In this episode of Arizona Good Business, host Thomas Barr sits down with Christin Marvin, the founder of Solutions by Christin, to discuss her inspiring journey from the restaurant industry to entrepreneurship. Christin shares her story, starting as a line cook at 15 years old and rising to managing partner in independent restaurants. After experiencing burnout, she and her husband moved to Tucson, where they redefined their lives, leading Christin to establish her own company focused on leadership development in the hospitality industry.

Discover practical strategies to safeguard your business from the top 3 legal pitfalls in employment law, corporate law, and commercial leases. This workshop will provide the knowledge to navigate these common legal issues.

In this episode of AZ Good Business, Thomas Barr is joined by Whitney Yang, and Andrew Wong, co-founders of the Bambi Fund. They discuss the nonprofit’s mission to support historically excluded communities, including LGBTQ individuals and the formerly incarcerated, by providing them with opportunities and resources to start a successful business. They share their motivations, with Whitney focusing on the importance of understanding racial justice and the impact of mass incarceration in Arizona. Andrew is inspired to utilize his design background to help individuals succeed through the Bambi Fund’s Hustle House program, which provides entrepreneurship training for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Thomas and Niki also explore the challenges and opportunities businesses face today, from navigating compliance to advocating for equitable practices. Niki emphasizes the importance of employee-centered approaches, especially in the evolving landscape of remote work, and ends with a powerful message: “Get out there and be good to people.”

How to create a Google Business Profile workshop is a fantastic way to showcase your business, highlight your expertise, and connect with other local business owners.

In the latest Arizona Good Business Radio episode, Thomas Barr explores Arizona’s craft beer scene with Cale Aylsworth with OHSO Brewery + Distillery, Andrew Bauman from the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, and Brad Miles from Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company.

Ben Shor, Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor lays out the steps you should take to get your bookkeeping in order, in preparation for filing your taxes.

Regardless of the stage your company is in, all small businesses need to have a strong financial plan that is consistently evaluated for longevity and is appropriately crafted. Are you prepared for your next stage of growth to pursue a business loan? Are your business expenses accurately accounted for? Is your company ready for the ebbs and flows of revenue streams annually?

Are you a rural-based business in Arizona looking to drive new customers and clients, grow your presence online, and maximize your time? Local First Arizona has crafted a network of the best rural-based marketing and business development companies to deliver education, trainings and exclusive services for you.

To help rural and tribal communities and nonprofits know all they can about what funders look for in the grant applications they review and the projects they fund, the Arizona Economic Resource Center is launching a new quarterly webinar series. Hear directly from funders of some of the most popular grants and programs with Resource Center clients and ask them questions during these moderated virtual sessions.

In this interview, you’ll hear incredible success stories from LocalFi’s portfolio, like Flancer’s, which thrived during the pandemic, and the nonprofit One Tree Planted, which saw a significant boost in donations and tree plantings thanks to an optimized online presence. Get practical SEO tips for your small business, from optimizing Google My Business profiles to creating compelling content.

Drink Me! Tea Room is a modern take on traditional Afternoon Tea. We offer plant-based, gluten-free and allergy friendly sweets and savories accompanied by premium organic tea and hand crafted cocktails. We focus on providing an unforgettable customer experience with attention paid to all the little details.

Curious about Inline Marketing? This video explains what it is and how it can benefit your business with its cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Watch to learn more about this innovative marketing strategy from Kak Varley Marketing.

This workshop includes an in-depth discussions on Mission and Vision Statements, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators, Personas, Messaging Tone and Cadence, and other important areas every small business needs to develop to have a smart marketing strategy. Viewers benefit from the virtual presentation and will also receive a copy of the workshop material and content strategy templates to use for your business.

Most business owners would love to see a big boost in sales. At least hypothetically. But are you ready for success? Do you have a stable foundation? Hiring marketing help can be like adding a motor to your mountain bike, but if your bike is pointed towards a canyon edge or has a loose axle, that boost could lead to a crash. In this session we'll do a quick safety check on the fundamentals of your business and dive into what else you can do with your team before you invest in marketing or take on investment.