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Finance Your Business Without the Crutch of Real Estate Inflation Updated: 2012-02-14 19:23:38 Description: Millions of entrepreneurs have relied on years of real estate inflation to ensure financing in their business. Home equity and commercial property value increases created overnight piggy banks to withdraw capital from to use in operating businesses. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Get Your Media Groove On Updated: 2012-01-31 20:08:29 Description: In these changing times, the need to be seen and heard above the roar of the crowd is far more challenging than ever before. What small business owners need are the same cost-effective, targeted media tactics and interview techniques that successful ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How To Properly Plan For Your Website Updated: 2012-01-24 19:32:25 Description: Most people don’t understand the spell they invoke when they recite the magic works “I need a website” in the presence of a developer. Sometimes the results are good, sometimes bad, sometimes the results are no where near what they ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Create a Marketing Ideas File Updated: 2012-01-17 19:29:27 Description: When it comes to marketing your small business, coming up with ideas and creative, inexpensive ways of doing so can become quite the obstacle to overcome. That’s when a marketing Ideas File comes in handy. In this episode, David Langton, Founde...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Protect Your Business When Accepting Payments Updated: 2012-01-10 20:20:53 Description: When it comes to accepting payments for your small business, security for both your business and your customers is crucial. Protecting your business and your customers when accepting payments should be your number one priority. Brian Goudie, Senior V...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Small Business Legislative Outlook for 2012 Updated: 2011-12-27 19:26:22 Description: It’s an election year, and many small business owners may be asking themselves, “Will anything get done on Capitol Hill to help small businesses?” In this episode, we have a special guest that will be able to shed some light on tha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD StartUp Cup: A Community Driven Business Model Competition Updated: 2011-12-20 19:25:46 Description: Sean Griffin has spent the last five years creating a business model competition which can be replicated in any community. The fundamentals of this program were developed in Silicon Valley during the dot-com era - but while all the world is focused ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A 360 Degree View of Successful Entrepreneurs Updated: 2011-12-13 19:34:50 Description: Ever wonder what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? Trep Life is an online series of video interview episodes featuring successful entrepreneurs that provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to be a successful entr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Business Gift Giving: How It Can Make A Difference Updated: 2011-12-06 20:07:12 Description: The Holiday is fast approaching and gift giving is top of mind for many. When you’re in business, the task of gift giving can be quite daunting regarding client and customer gifts to express your thanks. What is appropriate? How much should y...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Starting or Expanding a Business: Why Year End Planning Matters Updated: 2011-11-29 20:44:41 Description: The final days of 2011 are approaching and with the end of the year comes thoughts of holiday gatherings and shopping trips. For a small business owner, however, it also should come with a list of ‘To-Do’s’ before 2012 hits. Nellie Akalp, the C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Why Most Businesses Can’t Be Sold and 5 Fixes Updated: 2011-11-15 19:50:59 Description: After working with hundreds of business owners over the last 10 years, certified business broker Julie Gordon White discovered a pattern of problems when owners contacted her to sell. As founder of BlueKey Business Brokerage M&A and author of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Procrastination and Disorganization: Two Mistakes That Cost You at Tax Time Updated: 2011-11-01 18:27:36 Description: Tracking, logging, categorizing, and organizing business expenses throughout the year can be a real hassle. Human nature says, “If its a hassle, put it off.” This leads to forgetfulness, which then leads to a mad scramble at the end of th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Shipping Tips For A Painless Holiday Season Updated: 2011-10-25 18:21:42 Description: The Holidays are right around the corner and that means that speedy, hassle free shipping will be top of mind for a lot of small businesses. Wouldn’t it be nice to have some Holiday shipping tips to make that a reality? No worries, we’ve...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google Have Redefined Business Updated: 2011-10-18 19:12:15 Description: Companies like Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google are doing things that collectively, they could not do individually – they are creating dynamic platforms that are stable – yet in motion. Phil Simon, Author of “The Age of the Platfo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Value of an Online Presence for Small Businesses Updated: 2011-10-11 18:21:18 Description: Karla Hakansson feels that enough cannot be said about the importance of having an online presence for small businesses. And if you think that most small businesses already know the importance of an online presence – think again - many do no...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Don’t Give A Gift Card: Give An Experience Updated: 2011-09-27 18:41:27 Description: Ety Rybak feels that nothing beats a memorable experience – from tickets to a Broadway show and a backstage meet and greet to 50 yard line seats at the Superbowl. Ety Rybak is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Inside Sports and Ent...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Don’t Give A Gift Card: Give An Experience Updated: 2011-09-27 18:41:27 Description: Ety Rybak feels that nothing beats a memorable experience – from tickets to a Broadway show and a backstage meet and greet to 50 yard line seats at the Superbowl. Ety Rybak is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Inside Sports and Ent...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Emergence of the Mobile Office Updated: 2011-09-06 18:40:47 Description: Today’s smartphones and tablets have influenced a new generation of mobile workers, new ways of doing business and the emergence of a new type of office – the mobile office. The mobile office is about cutting the ties to physical office space and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Unclutter Your Closets: Increasing Profit by Reducing Complexity Updated: 2011-08-30 19:31:25 Description: Most people who have closets find them bulging with unworn clothing, shoes, etc. Businesses have the same exact problem with products, services, customers and suppliers. In the quest for growth in no-growth markets, they confuse proliferation for in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Power of Content For Marketing Updated: 2011-08-23 19:41:07 Description: Susan Payton is passionate about content and focuses on helping small businesses become experts through their content. As John Batelle, CEO of Federated Media said, “Every small business is in the publishing business today.” And w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Nine Steps to Failsafe Selling Updated: 2011-08-09 19:39:05 Description: Selling can be intimidating for many people – especially those that are not professionals at doing so. Entrepreneurs need to sell, whether they’re comfortable with it or not. After all, if they can’t sell their business or service t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Nine Steps to Failsafe Selling Updated: 2011-08-09 19:39:05 Description: Selling can be intimidating for many people – especially those that are not professionals at doing so. Entrepreneurs need to sell, whether they’re comfortable with it or not. After all, if they can’t sell their business or service t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Business Tools: Working In The Cloud Updated: 2011-08-02 18:26:55 Description: The emerging “Cloud Workforce” – the segment of the workforce that works virtually, operating their businesses in the online cloud. It’s no secret that this new way of working requires new types of tools, systems and processe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Business Tools: Working In The Cloud Updated: 2011-08-02 18:26:55 Description: The emerging “Cloud Workforce” – the segment of the workforce that works virtually, operating their businesses in the online cloud. It’s no secret that this new way of working requires new types of tools, systems and processe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Increase Your Chances of Getting a Small Business Loan Updated: 2011-07-26 19:36:49 Description: Small Business Finance has been a hot topic this year. While several large banks have boasted about devoting more staff and financial resources to their small business lending programs, in fact, their loans to entrepreneurs have decreased. With capit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Increase Your Chances of Getting a Small Business Loan Updated: 2011-07-26 19:36:49 Description: Small Business Finance has been a hot topic this year. While several large banks have boasted about devoting more staff and financial resources to their small business lending programs, in fact, their loans to entrepreneurs have decreased. With capit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD SBA Success: A Personal Story of Recovery Updated: 2011-07-12 19:47:17 Description: Kevin Hartford and Ed Newell started their business, Alle-Kiski Industries, in 2005 with loans guaranteed by the SBA. A year later, a second SBA loan was granted to buy the building that houses their manufacturing shop. Kevin and Ed saw the economic ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD SBA Success: A Personal Story of Recovery Updated: 2011-07-12 19:47:17 Description: Kevin Hartford and Ed Newell started their business, Alle-Kiski Industries, in 2005 with loans guaranteed by the SBA. A year later, a second SBA loan was granted to buy the building that houses their manufacturing shop. Kevin and Ed saw the economic ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Drive Growth in a Downward Economy Updated: 2011-06-28 18:54:58 Description: Dennis Jarrett has driven the growth of his business to make them the #1 Fastest Growing Franchise in the country in less than 10 years. Dennis feels that the key factors for this growth include value, quality, reliability and their commitment to env...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Drive Growth in a Downward Economy Updated: 2011-06-28 18:54:58 Description: Dennis Jarrett has driven the growth of his business to make them the #1 Fastest Growing Franchise in the country in less than 10 years. Dennis feels that the key factors for this growth include value, quality, reliability and their commitment to env...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Top 5 Questions to Create an Unfair Market Advantage Updated: 2011-06-21 18:22:39 Description: Is marketing dead? No - but it’s definitely changing! Today’s modern marketing is less about convincing and much more about educating. And, as luck would have it, self-employed professionals are actually the best suited to capitalize ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Top 5 Questions to Create an Unfair Market Advantage Updated: 2011-06-21 18:22:39 Description: Is marketing dead? No - but it’s definitely changing! Today’s modern marketing is less about convincing and much more about educating. And, as luck would have it, self-employed professionals are actually the best suited to capitalize ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Business Partnering: Learning the Hard Way Updated: 2011-06-14 18:59:50 Description: Susan learned the hard way that “you never know the skills and personality of others until you partner with them. That’s when all the warts come out–in business and in love–and then it’s too late.” Susan lost her...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Business Partnering: Learning the Hard Way Updated: 2011-06-14 18:59:50 Description: Susan learned the hard way that “you never know the skills and personality of others until you partner with them. That’s when all the warts come out–in business and in love–and then it’s too late.” Susan lost her...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD $5,000 to Launch Your Business: Where to Begin? Updated: 2011-06-07 18:38:25 Description: Bobbye Brooks & Tonilee Adamson are entrepreneurs with a desire to help people learn how to start and grow a successful business – particularly women. Media 4 Women has grown from a small startup company to a nationwide business, servicing ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD $5,000 to Launch Your Business: Where to Begin? Updated: 2011-06-07 18:38:25 Description: Bobbye Brooks & Tonilee Adamson are entrepreneurs with a desire to help people learn how to start and grow a successful business – particularly women. Media 4 Women has grown from a small startup company to a nationwide business, servicing ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Protect Your Startup from Cybercriminals Updated: 2011-05-31 18:26:08 Description: Cybercriminals, like all predators, gravitate towards the weakest targets. With an arsenal of easily-distributed malware at their fingertips, hackers can infect your office with malware that will wipe out your machines, steal the financial data of yo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Protect Your Startup from Cybercriminals Updated: 2011-05-31 18:26:08 Description: Cybercriminals, like all predators, gravitate towards the weakest targets. With an arsenal of easily-distributed malware at their fingertips, hackers can infect your office with malware that will wipe out your machines, steal the financial data of yo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Boosting Clients Revenue Through Mobile and Social Commerce Updated: 2011-05-24 19:16:25 Description: Kristin Intress is leading the hospitality industry beyond e-commerce and into social and mobile commerce. The hotel market is among the fastest growing segments of online travel and hotels must evolve their strategies in order to build a solid relat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Boosting Clients Revenue Through Mobile and Social Commerce Updated: 2011-05-24 19:16:25 Description: Kristin Intress is leading the hospitality industry beyond e-commerce and into social and mobile commerce. The hotel market is among the fastest growing segments of online travel and hotels must evolve their strategies in order to build a solid relat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Entrepreneurship: A Viable Solution to Career Transition Updated: 2011-05-17 19:55:04 Description: Deborah Shane launched her business in 2007, as a solution to a thoughtful, voluntary career transition from a 20 year career in broadcast radio. Unemployment is currently running high and Deborah feels that entrepreneurship is a viable solution...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Entrepreneurship: A Viable Solution to Career Transition Updated: 2011-05-17 19:55:04 Description: Deborah Shane launched her business in 2007, as a solution to a thoughtful, voluntary career transition from a 20 year career in broadcast radio. Unemployment is currently running high and Deborah feels that entrepreneurship is a viable solution...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Group Buying: Tips on Growing Sales Updated: 2011-05-10 18:32:06 Description: The Wall Street Journal has referred to Office Arrow as the “Groupon for business.” It’s a fact – the group buying phenomenon looks like it’s here to stay. And why not? After all, the economics make sense and your ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Group Buying: Tips on Growing Sales Updated: 2011-05-10 18:32:06 Description: The Wall Street Journal has referred to Office Arrow as the “Groupon for business.” It’s a fact – the group buying phenomenon looks like it’s here to stay. And why not? After all, the economics make sense and your ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tips to Keep Your Business Afloat During a Personal Crisis Updated: 2011-04-19 18:23:46 Description: Small businesses are particularly vulnerable when a crisis strikes close to home. And crisis can come in many forms – illness, death, divorce, fire, flood, a move. Trying to keep everything afloat during a personal crisis in a small busine...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tips to Keep Your Business Afloat During a Personal Crisis Updated: 2011-04-19 18:23:46 Description: Small businesses are particularly vulnerable when a crisis strikes close to home. And crisis can come in many forms – illness, death, divorce, fire, flood, a move. Trying to keep everything afloat during a personal crisis in a small busine...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Demystifying Attorney Fees For Small Businesses Updated: 2011-04-12 21:04:19 Description: Hiring a lawyer is challenging for many small business owners because most know very little about the law and even less about the costs involved. If you’ve found yourself in a similar situation, you’ve come to the right place – we...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Demystifying Attorney Fees For Small Businesses Updated: 2011-04-12 21:04:19 Description: Hiring a lawyer is challenging for many small business owners because most know very little about the law and even less about the costs involved. If you’ve found yourself in a similar situation, you’ve come to the right place – we...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD It’s Never Too Late: But Why Wait? Updated: 2011-03-30 13:25:58 Description: As many of us know, life doesn’t always unfold the way we want it to. And many times, an unusual event or occurrence can act as a catalyst of sorts for major change and transformation. This is the type of event that Lynda Bouchard experienced. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Determine Your Perfect Customer Lifecycle Updated: 2011-03-15 19:08:09 Description: Is your business slacking off after completing a sale? Do you find that your business becomes overwhelmed with getting the sale – only to stop nurturing those important relationships afterwards? If you’ve ever found yourself pondering su...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Determine Your Perfect Customer Lifecycle Updated: 2011-03-15 19:08:09 Description: Is your business slacking off after completing a sale? Do you find that your business becomes overwhelmed with getting the sale – only to stop nurturing those important relationships afterwards? If you’ve ever found yourself pondering su...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Tips Entrepreneurs Need to Know to Start a Business Updated: 2011-03-08 19:45:26 Description: If you’re thinking about starting your own business or if you’ve recently done so, then you probably already know that there are things that need to be considered. More specifically, legal issues that need to be decided in order to protec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Legal Tips Entrepreneurs Need to Know to Start a Business Updated: 2011-03-08 19:45:26 Description: If you’re thinking about starting your own business or if you’ve recently done so, then you probably already know that there are things that need to be considered. More specifically, legal issues that need to be decided in order to protec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Small Business: How to Navigate 2010 Tax Laws Updated: 2011-03-01 19:57:11 Description: As tax season gets into full swing, it’s time to discuss the changes in this year’s taxes that will affect small businesses. From the IRS’ recently enacted payroll tax holiday to writing off up to $10,000 in start-up costs for businesses s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Small Business: How to Navigate 2010 Tax Laws Updated: 2011-03-01 19:57:11 Description: As tax season gets into full swing, it’s time to discuss the changes in this year’s taxes that will affect small businesses. From the IRS’ recently enacted payroll tax holiday to writing off up to $10,000 in start-up costs for businesses s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Daily Deal Site Trend: Profiling Moolala, A New Site Updated: 2011-02-22 20:34:19 Description: There’s a new daily deal site out there aptly named, Moolala. And they’ve developed a unique rewards system at the new site called the Pay Matrix, which offers a daily deal for an early startup. So what does that mean for you and your sm...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Daily Deal Site Trend: Profiling Moolala, A New Site Updated: 2011-02-22 20:34:19 Description: There’s a new daily deal site out there aptly named, Moolala. And they’ve developed a unique rewards system at the new site called the Pay Matrix, which offers a daily deal for an early startup. So what does that mean for you and your sm...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Compete Without Focusing on Price Updated: 2011-02-15 19:49:31 Description: Sarah Petty opened a boutique photography studio two weeks before the tragedy of 9-11 struck and within 5 years, she was named one of the most successful photographers in the country by The Professional Photographer of America. Sarah Petty, Founder o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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