Ahh, spring is finally here!! Hope things are going well and touch base and send out our April Spotlight.
It has been a busy month! I spent sometime in Houston, TX attending the National Wildlife Federation Annual Conference as the Idaho representative for the Idaho Wildlife Federation. Great conference and had a fun time in Houston.
I am excited to announce KRZ along with CMD Marketing will be undertaking a state wide marketing program commissioned by the Idaho Wildlife Federation called Idaho Matters. Idaho Matters is a campaign to raise money for wildlife and habitat conservation through music and art. The web site is currently under construction. The campaign will kick off with a 13 song CD called "Songs of Idaho", followed by musical events in Boise, Sun Valley, Coeur D' Alene, and Pocatello starting 2011.
We recently completed the following websites, please take a look and let us know what you think.
Cadwellforidaho.com
Logansrunwithhope.com
Websites currently under development with more to come.
RZGolfTourney.com
Idaho-Matters.com
Thanks for all the support and like always we appreciate your business and referrals.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
KRZ March Spotlight
Good morning, Happy early St. Patrick's Day! My wife is roughly 1/16 Irish, so that gives me an excuse to join in the fun. I made a small tweak to the KRZ productions site, adding a little Irish flavor to the mix. Check it out!
We are excited to announce that our Aspen office will be sponsoring a networking event for young entrepreneurs, at the Limelight Lodge in Aspen - April 2nd @ 6pm.
Roaring Fork's Young Entrepreneur Throw Down
"Passion is the foundation to a successful business, but networking is the tower itself!"
We wish Courtenay the best of luck!!
We have also completed the first KRZ commercial. This is a series of four video commercials that will be coming out in 2010. Please visit our KRZ Youtube Channel or the main KRZ home page. Make sure your speakers are turned on!!
Have great month of March!!
We are excited to announce that our Aspen office will be sponsoring a networking event for young entrepreneurs, at the Limelight Lodge in Aspen - April 2nd @ 6pm.
Roaring Fork's Young Entrepreneur Throw Down
"Passion is the foundation to a successful business, but networking is the tower itself!"
We wish Courtenay the best of luck!!
We have also completed the first KRZ commercial. This is a series of four video commercials that will be coming out in 2010. Please visit our KRZ Youtube Channel or the main KRZ home page. Make sure your speakers are turned on!!
Have great month of March!!
Monday, March 1, 2010
The Oracle's Tips for the Rest of Us
The Oracle's Tips for the Rest of Us
From the Wall Street Journal and Brett Arends
Every few years, critics say Warren Buffett has lost his touch. He's too old and too old-fashioned, they claim. He doesn't get it anymore. This time he's wrong.
It happened during the dotcom bubble, when Mr. Buffett was mocked for refusing to join the party. And it happened again last year. As the Dow tumbled below 7,000, Mr. Buffett came under fire for having jumped into the crisis too early and too boldly, making big bets on Goldman Sachs and General Electric during the fall of 2008, and urging the public to plunge into shares.
Now it's time for those critics to sit down for their traditional three course meal: humble pie, their own words and crow.
Following the publication of Warren Buffett's investor newsletter over the weekend, the New Hub panelists argue whether it still makes sense to invest like Buffett.
STANDOUT INVESTMENTS
[roi] Agence France-Presse/Getty Images
General Electric (CEO Jeff Immelt, at top) and Goldman Sachs (headquarters, at bottom) paid off for Berkshire.
[roi] Bloomberg News
On Saturday, Mr. Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reported that net earnings rocketed 61% last year to $5,193 per share, while book value jumped 20% to a record high. Berkshire's Class A shares, which slumped to nearly $70,000 last year, have rebounded to $120,000.
Those bets on GE and Goldman? They've made billions so far. And anyone who took Mr. Buffett's advice and invested in the stock market in October 2008, even through a simple index fund, is up about 25%.
This is nothing new, of course. Anyone who held a $10,000 stake in Berkshire Hathaway at the start of 1965 has about $80 million today.
How does he do it? Mr. Buffett explained his beliefs to new investors in his letter to stockholders Saturday:
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Bloomberg News
Warren Buffett, chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks during a television interview on Monday.
buffett
buffett
Stay liquid. "We will never become dependent on the kindness of strangers," he wrote. "We will always arrange our affairs so that any requirements for cash we may conceivably have will be dwarfed by our own liquidity. Moreover, that liquidity will be constantly refreshed by a gusher of earnings from our many and diverse businesses."
Buy when everyone else is selling. "We've put a lot of money to work during the chaos of the last two years. It's been an ideal period for investors: A climate of fear is their best friend ... Big opportunities come infrequently. When it's raining gold, reach for a bucket, not a thimble."
Don't buy when everyone else is buying. "Those who invest only when commentators are upbeat end up paying a heavy price for meaningless reassurance," Mr. Buffett wrote. The obvious corollary is to be patient. You can only buy when everyone else is selling if you have held your fire when everyone was buying.
Value, value, value. "In the end, what counts in investing is what you pay for a business-through the purchase of a small piece of it in the stock market-and what that business earns in the succeeding decade or two."
Don't get suckered by big growth stories. Mr. Buffett reminded investors that he and Berkshire Vice Chairman Charlie Munger "avoid businesses whose futures we can't evaluate, no matter how exciting their products may be."
Most investors who bet on the auto industry in 1910, planes in 1930 or TV makers in 1950 ended up losing their shirts, even though the products really did change the world. "Dramatic growth" doesn't always lead to high profit margins and returns on capital. China, anyone?
Understand what you own. "Investors who buy and sell based upon media or analyst commentary are not for us," Mr. Buffett wrote.
"We want partners who join us at Berkshire because they wish to make a long-term investment in a business they themselves understand and because it's one that follows policies with which they concur."
Defense beats offense. "Though we have lagged the S&P in some years that were positive for the market, we have consistently done better than the S&P in the eleven years during which it delivered negative results. In other words, our defense has been better than our offense, and that's likely to continue." All timely advice from Mr. Buffett for turbulent times.
—Brett Arends writes R.O.I., or Return On Investment, on WSJ.com.
Write to Brett Arends at brett.arends@wsj.com
From the Wall Street Journal and Brett Arends
Every few years, critics say Warren Buffett has lost his touch. He's too old and too old-fashioned, they claim. He doesn't get it anymore. This time he's wrong.
It happened during the dotcom bubble, when Mr. Buffett was mocked for refusing to join the party. And it happened again last year. As the Dow tumbled below 7,000, Mr. Buffett came under fire for having jumped into the crisis too early and too boldly, making big bets on Goldman Sachs and General Electric during the fall of 2008, and urging the public to plunge into shares.
Now it's time for those critics to sit down for their traditional three course meal: humble pie, their own words and crow.
Following the publication of Warren Buffett's investor newsletter over the weekend, the New Hub panelists argue whether it still makes sense to invest like Buffett.
STANDOUT INVESTMENTS
[roi] Agence France-Presse/Getty Images
General Electric (CEO Jeff Immelt, at top) and Goldman Sachs (headquarters, at bottom) paid off for Berkshire.
[roi] Bloomberg News
On Saturday, Mr. Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reported that net earnings rocketed 61% last year to $5,193 per share, while book value jumped 20% to a record high. Berkshire's Class A shares, which slumped to nearly $70,000 last year, have rebounded to $120,000.
Those bets on GE and Goldman? They've made billions so far. And anyone who took Mr. Buffett's advice and invested in the stock market in October 2008, even through a simple index fund, is up about 25%.
This is nothing new, of course. Anyone who held a $10,000 stake in Berkshire Hathaway at the start of 1965 has about $80 million today.
How does he do it? Mr. Buffett explained his beliefs to new investors in his letter to stockholders Saturday:
View Full Image
buffett
Bloomberg News
Warren Buffett, chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks during a television interview on Monday.
buffett
buffett
Stay liquid. "We will never become dependent on the kindness of strangers," he wrote. "We will always arrange our affairs so that any requirements for cash we may conceivably have will be dwarfed by our own liquidity. Moreover, that liquidity will be constantly refreshed by a gusher of earnings from our many and diverse businesses."
Buy when everyone else is selling. "We've put a lot of money to work during the chaos of the last two years. It's been an ideal period for investors: A climate of fear is their best friend ... Big opportunities come infrequently. When it's raining gold, reach for a bucket, not a thimble."
Don't buy when everyone else is buying. "Those who invest only when commentators are upbeat end up paying a heavy price for meaningless reassurance," Mr. Buffett wrote. The obvious corollary is to be patient. You can only buy when everyone else is selling if you have held your fire when everyone was buying.
Value, value, value. "In the end, what counts in investing is what you pay for a business-through the purchase of a small piece of it in the stock market-and what that business earns in the succeeding decade or two."
Don't get suckered by big growth stories. Mr. Buffett reminded investors that he and Berkshire Vice Chairman Charlie Munger "avoid businesses whose futures we can't evaluate, no matter how exciting their products may be."
Most investors who bet on the auto industry in 1910, planes in 1930 or TV makers in 1950 ended up losing their shirts, even though the products really did change the world. "Dramatic growth" doesn't always lead to high profit margins and returns on capital. China, anyone?
Understand what you own. "Investors who buy and sell based upon media or analyst commentary are not for us," Mr. Buffett wrote.
"We want partners who join us at Berkshire because they wish to make a long-term investment in a business they themselves understand and because it's one that follows policies with which they concur."
Defense beats offense. "Though we have lagged the S&P in some years that were positive for the market, we have consistently done better than the S&P in the eleven years during which it delivered negative results. In other words, our defense has been better than our offense, and that's likely to continue." All timely advice from Mr. Buffett for turbulent times.
—Brett Arends writes R.O.I., or Return On Investment, on WSJ.com.
Write to Brett Arends at brett.arends@wsj.com
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
From Inc.com
Blogger Logic: Jeffrey Zeldman on the Problem With Self-Promotion
Web designer and blogger Jeffrey Zeldman on how to promote your business, not yourself.
By Inc. Staff | Feb 1, 2010
Related Content
* The Celebrity Pitch
Suggested Links
* Why Business Bloggers Are Twittering
* Smart Blogging Strategies (Part 1)
* 19 Blogs You Should Bookmark Right Now -- Fred Wilson
* A Nation of Bloggers, Thought-Tweets, and Finding a Bank
* 8 Options to Quickly Build a Web Presence for your Startup
Inc. Newsletter
Sales Coaching
Tips on negotiating, setting goals, lead generation, and more
No entrepreneur can succeed without getting the word out, writes Web designer and blogger Jeffrey Zeldman at zeldman.com. But that's a lot different from being a loudmouthed self-promoter.
"There is a difference between being arrogant about yourself as a person and being confident that your work has some value. The first is unattractive, the second is healthy and natural. Some people respond to the one as if it were the other. Don't confuse them. Marketing is not bragging, and touting one's wares is not evil. The baker in the medieval town square must holler 'fresh rolls' if he hopes to feed the townfolk."
Web designer and blogger Jeffrey Zeldman on how to promote your business, not yourself.
By Inc. Staff | Feb 1, 2010
Related Content
* The Celebrity Pitch
Suggested Links
* Why Business Bloggers Are Twittering
* Smart Blogging Strategies (Part 1)
* 19 Blogs You Should Bookmark Right Now -- Fred Wilson
* A Nation of Bloggers, Thought-Tweets, and Finding a Bank
* 8 Options to Quickly Build a Web Presence for your Startup
Inc. Newsletter
Sales Coaching
Tips on negotiating, setting goals, lead generation, and more
No entrepreneur can succeed without getting the word out, writes Web designer and blogger Jeffrey Zeldman at zeldman.com. But that's a lot different from being a loudmouthed self-promoter.
"There is a difference between being arrogant about yourself as a person and being confident that your work has some value. The first is unattractive, the second is healthy and natural. Some people respond to the one as if it were the other. Don't confuse them. Marketing is not bragging, and touting one's wares is not evil. The baker in the medieval town square must holler 'fresh rolls' if he hopes to feed the townfolk."
Monday, February 15, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
KRZ February Spotlight
Good afternoon!! After taking January off from our spotlight we are back and looking forward to 2010.
Some updates, announcements for KRZ, our clientele, and irons in the fire.
Over the holidays, we completed the Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce web site, the Boise Rec Fest, we will be adding two architects and design firms, thanks Kevin with Shue Photography and an international modeling web site. We are also excited to be supporting Logan's Run with Hope. A charity run designed to raise money for S.I.D.S, (sudden infant death syndrome). More details to come and we are proud to be associated with the White family.
Born to Succeed has been added on a hosting and support account. Great school! I am biased, that is where my son goes to daycare.
In regards to the smart phone apps. We are currently working with Jus Global, Idaho Wildlife Federation, and Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and we recently completed a proposal for a fourth. I admit, we are going through a few growing pains and dealing with Apple can be quite frustrating. I feel we a have a great business model related to the app space and if you know of a non profit or organization looking to market, attract members, and raise funds please pass along our info.
Attached is a flier from one of my colleagues, KK Lipsey, and her marketing class. Please get in touch with her if you are interested in attending.
Finally, our intent is to produce a KRZ commercial video each quarter in 2010. I have the video for the first quarter. We are putting on the finishing touches, and I will keep you posted
Thanks again for all your support and like always if you know anyone looking for Web Site Design, 3-D animation, Smart phone apps, Web Hosting, or Virtual Tours, please contact us. KRZ productions llc.
Some updates, announcements for KRZ, our clientele, and irons in the fire.
Over the holidays, we completed the Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce web site, the Boise Rec Fest, we will be adding two architects and design firms, thanks Kevin with Shue Photography and an international modeling web site. We are also excited to be supporting Logan's Run with Hope. A charity run designed to raise money for S.I.D.S, (sudden infant death syndrome). More details to come and we are proud to be associated with the White family.
Born to Succeed has been added on a hosting and support account. Great school! I am biased, that is where my son goes to daycare.
In regards to the smart phone apps. We are currently working with Jus Global, Idaho Wildlife Federation, and Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and we recently completed a proposal for a fourth. I admit, we are going through a few growing pains and dealing with Apple can be quite frustrating. I feel we a have a great business model related to the app space and if you know of a non profit or organization looking to market, attract members, and raise funds please pass along our info.
Attached is a flier from one of my colleagues, KK Lipsey, and her marketing class. Please get in touch with her if you are interested in attending.
Finally, our intent is to produce a KRZ commercial video each quarter in 2010. I have the video for the first quarter. We are putting on the finishing touches, and I will keep you posted
Thanks again for all your support and like always if you know anyone looking for Web Site Design, 3-D animation, Smart phone apps, Web Hosting, or Virtual Tours, please contact us. KRZ productions llc.
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