Frequently Asked Questions

For information, business counseling, scheduling, and business services connect to our "On Line Advisor"

About the Show

1. Q: What is the show's main purpose?

     A: Our purpose is to provide resource information which helps our listeners connect to other businesses and professionals, and to assist in developing and propelling careers.

2. Q: Who can apply to become a guest and how?

     A: If you are a business owner then you're welcome to apply. Complete a brief form under the link "Be Our Guest". We will receive your application almost immediately.

3. Q: How are guest selected for the Westcoast Business Review talk show?

     A: Each guest provides information about themselves, your achievements, credentials, and their business. A panel of questions are used to determine if this guest will be beneficial to the show's topics, and what we are trying to convey to the public.

4. Q: What are the benefit a guest has from being on your show?

     A: Most importantly is exposure; which of course is free advertisement

About the Host

1. Q: What type of seminar training does Amy Campbell perform related to business development?

     A: Anything that has to do with starting, growing, and developing a business. This includes information from how to write business plans to managing and operating your business effectively.

2. Q: Does she conduct individual counseling sessions for business development?

     A: Yes, check your online adviser for booking appointments. Although we have several business counselors on staff, you can specify or request an appointment with her.

Advertising with Westcoast Business Review

1. Q: Can guests advertise with Westcoast Business Review?

     A: Absolutely, we welcome and encourage our guests to advertise with us, especially once they've been a guest on the show. Their essence will linger long after the show airs.

2. Q: How do we purchase an advertisement spot?

A: This is done directly through Business America Radio. Email us at Westcoastbusinessreview.com or amycampbell@westcoastbusinessreviw.com. We will put you in touch with our sales representative through Business America radio to purchase advertisement spots.

Becoming a Sponsor of Westcoast Business Review

1. Q: Are all sponsors considered to be advertisers?

A: No, Some of our sponsors or companies or individuals who has donated their services, time, or financial support to see the show and program succeed. Generally this people support the show because of the benefits it adds to the listeners and callers.

2. Q: How do I become a sponsor and what's the criteria?

A: Sign up with us under the "Connect with Us" link. You will receive information about becoming a sponsor and how you can contribute to the program. We welcome sponsors to participate as guests as well.

Creating and Developing A Career

1. Q: I'm tired of the same old job. How can I determine what else is out there for me?

A: There are career tests you can take that can pinpoint your specific career and ultimately your life long dream. Unless you have an idea in mind about what you want to do, get career counseling first before branching out. Review and book an appointment with a career counselor through our “on-line advisor” services.

2. Q: I want a career that makes a lot of money, how can I find this out?

A: If you know what you'd like to do, then you can search labor statistics to see what salaries pay in your area. But, if you're just aiming for a job that pays a lot of money, then you should first make sure the job suits you, rather than trying to suit the job. A career counselor can help you determine all of this; including the jobs that suite you, what they pay presently, and what there projected to pay in the future. Review and book an appointment with a career counselor through our "on-line advisor" services for assistance.

Leadership and Management Training

1. Q: Is leadership training necessary to apply or work in a leadership role or to operate a business?

A: Yes, if you intend to do it effectively. Don't assume that you already know how to lead if you've been following for most of your career. Get leadership training, you'll go faster and farther and have less headaches. Westcoast Business Review offers leadership training for groups as small as 10 or as large at 500 or more. You can also connect with our "online adviser" for counseling tips, and training events near you.

2. Q: Will leadership and management training help me to deal with employer issues?

A: Yes, it will most certainly give you excellent points on how to lead, how to avoid conflicts, and methods on managing people with positive results.

Managing a business

1. Q: I can't seem to organize my business to where I'm the most productive, so I tend to waste a lot of time on trivial things. How can I manage my business more effectively?

A: It's easy to get distracted by menial tasks, everyone does. There is a method and an art to becoming a good business manager. One key is in the daily and weekly planning. Get with someone who is more experienced and who manages their business well. If you do not have anyone in mind, check with our “on line advisor.” A business counselor will help you to determine the best way to develop your business plans, and how to manage your business..

2. Q: What is the most frequent problem a business owner runs into with time management?

A: Mostly, the inability to prioritize time. If you're wearing several hats in your business then you're run yourself into circles without knowing how to effectively utilize your time, as well as your money. You need good time management coaching.

New Business Owners

1. Q: What is a primary obstacle a new business owner faces?

A: Mostly funding issues. Working capital is sometimes difficult to ascertain for new business owners without a history. Connect with our “online adviser” on ways to get working capital.

2. Q: My business is not making a lot, and I need working capital, should I apply for a business loan?

A: If at all possible avoid this avenue; you don't want to create debt from the start. But if you feel you cannot do without it, be sure you can afford the monthly debt. There are creative ways to make your business increase growth and profits without acquiring more debt. Connect with our “online adviser” for information.

Potential Business Owners

1. Q: How do I know if I'm cut out to be a business owner?

A: There's no special criteria to follow to determine if you're cut out to be a business owner. One thing is pertinent: you must have the desire to own and operate your business independent of working a regular job. IF the drive is there you will want to make it work. Talk with an experience person or current business owner.

3. Q: What is the first thing a potential business owner needs to do to start a business?

A: Create a business plan that will work for you. Know what you want to do and how you intend to go about doing it. You'd be surprised why so many business fail before they really get started; mostly for lack of proper preparation from the start.

Seminars

1. Q: What does your business seminars focus on?

A: Business seminars covers several aspects of starting, owning, and managing your business. These seminars provides helping information on knowing how to operate your business and ways to make it work to suite your needs. In depth information is provided about working the business from the ground upward. Also, how to gain the momentum to accelerate your business to make it more profitable.

2. Q: What does your motivation seminars entail?

A: Every businessman or woman needs a little boost from time to time. Business owner especially don't always get that pep talk to know how to push that extra 100 miles. Our motivation seminars are about addressing the issues that surround that business owner and professional; giving them the fuel to propel them and motivate them to succeed and not be afraid to meet the challenges ahead.