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Small Business Videos

Successful business practices begin with a strong foundation. Northern Initiatives supports small business owners with a multitude of training materials to help promote fundamental business practices. Use our training videos to analyze the making of a successful business and optimize your business practices for future success.

Improve Your Small Business Banking Services

BANKING SERVICES

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

Underwritten in part by: Wells Fargo

Successful Branding Leads to a Successful Business

BRANDING

Featuring:
Bob Fish, Biggby Coffee
Jonathan Campbell, Lake Effects Associates
Lisa Crumley, Gud Marketing
Chad Jordan, Cravings Popcorn

Discover the Most Common Errors in Financial Statements

COMMON ERRORS IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Featuring:
kathy Leone, Northern Initiatives

Improve Your Tactics for Credit Reporting

CREDIT REPORTING

Featuring:
Alicia Frechette, Salon Salon

Small Business Financial Management

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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

In Partnership with:
The Lundin Foundation & Eagle Mine

Secrets to Finding and Attracting Customers

FINDING CUSTOMERS

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

The Do's and Don'ts of Insurance

INSURANCE

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

In Partnership with:
VAST

Making Sense of Your Financial Statements

MAKING SENSE OF YOUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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

The Best Marketing Strategies and Tactics

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

ORGANIZATION TYPES

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

In Partnership with:
The Lundin Foundation & Eagle Mine

Record Keeping for Small Business

RECORD KEEPING

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

Risk Management and Preperation

RISK MANAGEMENT

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

The Key Sales Strategies

SALES STRATEGIES

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

Properly Planning for Succession

SUCCESSION PLANNING

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

In Partnership with:
The Lundin Foundation & Eagle Mine

Become the Master of Your Taxes

TAXES

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

Learn All About The Value of a Cash Flow Budget

THE VALUE OF A CASH FLOW BUDGET

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

Your Most Valuable Asset - Time Management

TIME MANAGEMENT

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

The Importance of Understanding Your Financial Ratios

UNDERSTANDING YOUR FINANCIAL RATIOS

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

Never Have to Ask Again - What is Marketing?

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

Find out the Secret to Marketing Success

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