September 9, 2016
Fall sports may be early in their seasons, but entrepreneurs are three-quarters of the way through their "season." The question is: How do you finish strong? Business advisor Tom Caprel, Breakthrough Results, has some ideas, applicable to whether your business is limping toward the finish line or roaring toward another successful year. Monthly reviews. Long-term goals. Short-term plans. Talking to your team. Your system for success.
July 20, 2016
Tips from Gail Sussman-Miller on ways to overcome the nerves when it's time to ask for the order -- or ask for an introduction to a potential customer.
June 21, 2016
An employee with an MBA comes with at least a small salary premium -- but, author Brian Precious says, can be of significant help for small businesses in changing industries. . .those ready for a big step forward. . .and start-ups. Listen in to Brian's thoughts on how small businesses can use MBAs.
May 22, 2016
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A national survey
of online households indicates that 45% of us are worried about credit card and banking fraud. Here’s the kicker: One-third of those households no longer purchase goods and
services on the Internet.
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Same survey: 63% of us are worried about identity theft –
and by a loss of control over our personal data.
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LinkedIn last week admitted that a 2012 data breach affected login data for
more than 100
million users, not the 6.5 million originally noted. According to the Los Angeles Times, a hacker
is selling user data on the Dark Web. LI now says users should change their
passwords.
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The same day, the
Milwaukee Bucks (NBA team) reported that players’ W-2 information (Social
Security numbers, names and addresses, birthdates and compensation) reported
to the IRS has been stolen.
That makes our new Business Owners' Pod Talk, When
ID Theft Gets Personal, especially timely. Listen in at www.kendallcom.com/podcast -- and
share with friends and family. The
guest, who offers protection suggestions, is identity theft expert George
Vroustouris.
April 13, 2016
There’s nothing positive about ransomware
attacks that cripple your computers until you pay a ransom to the perpetrator. Ransom demands generally must be paid in
untraceable bitcoin. Our new Business Owners’ Pod Talk. . .How to
Prevent Ransomware Attacks. . .is a conversation with Dave Davenport, CEO
of IT support provider MotherG. Among the suggestions: Good SPAM filter. Strong firewall. User training.
March 21, 2016
Economist and CFA Jason Thomas, CEO and chief investment officer of Savos Investments, discusses small businesses and the economy -- including the role of central banks and interest rates, investment strategies, and fundamental changes that will affect decisions made by business owners.
February 16, 2016
It’s a subject many of us are uncomfortable
discussing, but workplace safety is an issue in today’s world.
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Productivity tends to fall when workplace
attacks are highlighted in the media.
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Most attorneys say that providing a safe
workplace is a management responsibility.
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But what does a company do? Police-led training? Safety drills? What-to-do-if lists?
Behavioral psychologist Russ
Riendeau shares ideas in this Business Owners’ Pod Talk, Workplace Safety: Perception vs. Reality.
January 25, 2016
Ever wonder whether your social media efforts are good enough? Whether Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn really are the platforms you need? Whether there's a better way to score with social media? Our "How to Up Your Social Media Game" conversation with Brand Strong Marketing's Sue Kirchner answers those questions -- and offers advice.
January 5, 2016
How do you respond when an employee seeks time off to provide care for a loved one? Gerontologist Colleen Ceh Becvar discusses how employers can help.
December 1, 2015
Human error, often the result of too little (or no) workplace cyber security training, is behind most instances of ID theft-cyber fraud. Even the smallest businesses are vulnerable. Certified Identity Protection Advisor George Vroustouris, founder of Undo Identity Theft Inc., talks cyber solutions.
November 3, 2015
Buying a building? Rehabbing? Purchasing new equipment? Karen Lennon explains why the little known Section 504 loan may be your best option for low-cost, long-term funding.
October 19, 2015
A well-drawn contract can help assure your client pays.
October 4, 2015
Time to think about selling your business? M&A attorney Ray Horn says it could take three years to get your business ready for the market. Listen to his thoughts during Jim Kendall's interview.
September 10, 2015
You think you have the sale wrapped up, but then your
prospect starts worrying about price.
Stacia Skinner, a top sales trainer and president of Creative Training
Solutions, suggests how to respond.
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August 24, 2015
Do your clients actually know what
your business does? Are they using your
competitors to provide services you should be providing? A client
loyalty assessment may help you answer those questions. Value Drivers’ Lee Eisenstaedt discusses in
our newest Business Owners’ Pod Talk, How to Boost Revenue.
August 3, 2015
Because any business can be hacked, Jeff Jensen's 10 Questions to Ask Before You're Hacked is must listening. Jensen, former FBI special agent, then a federal prosecutor and now a partner in the St. Louis law firm Husch Blackwell, suggests questions business owners, Board members and senior staff should ask about their company's cyber attack readiness.
July 21, 2015
The SBA's 7(a) loan is one of the most versatile financing options around. There are rules, of course, and you'll want a bank comfortable in the SBA environment. Bridgeview Banking Group's Tom Meyer shares the details.
July 6, 2015
Need a business loan? Too small to interest the bank? Listen in as Amy Clinton talks about loan options at Accion Chicago -- in the city, suburbs, throughout Illinois. Indiana as well.
June 21, 2015
. Targeting. Networking. Collaborating. How to find new customers, how to keep them once you get them.
May 31, 2015
From utilizing community bulletin boards at places like Starbucks and Jimmy Johns to connecting with local college career centers and establishing employee referral programs, career consultant Bob Podgorski discusses where small businesses can find new employees.
May 13, 2015
Google search algorithms now favor websites that show well on mobile devices, but there are many methods that will help small businesses connect with customers on the Internet. Mark Goodman shares his ideas.
April 29, 2015
Building business via LinkedIn a problem? Too many connections you don't know? Uncertain about posting an article, joining groups or advertising? LinkedIn expert Michael Yublosky helps
April 15, 2015
Small business attorney Charles Wentworth explains why those corporate minutes are important -- and covers other legal topics entrepreneurs should know
March 31, 2015
Can a smart social media strategy help build your small business? Sue Kirchner offers suggestions.
March 17, 2015
From the training of a new generation of skilled
workers to the quality issues that eventually mattered, and succession, we can
learn something from this Business Owners’ Pod Talk interview with Paul
Heinze.
March 3, 2015
SBA loans can be a good small business option, if you understand the process. Banker Javier Placencia helps.
February 16, 2015
Windows 10 software for small businesses. Cloud storage.
February 2, 2015
Small business financing: Factors are an option to the bank
January 21, 2015
Try guidepost meetings, where you think, plan and share thoughts with respected peers
January 6, 2015
What will you do the day after you give the keys to the new owner? Barry Goodman has some planning suggestions.
January 6, 2015
There's lots to think about -- everything from contracts to intellectual property to your management team -- when you think about selling your business. Barry Goodman talks us through the process.
December 7, 2014
Networking guru Lillian Bjorseth explains why face-to-face networking has big advantages
November 18, 2014
Partnerships. Protecting the company checkbook. Getting paid. Buy-sell agreements
November 5, 2014
Music. Writing. Painting. Sculpting. There's no end to the typical entrepreneur's creativity -- or how to use it.
October 20, 2014
Small businesses get hacked, too, but there are steps you can take to take to help protect your business.
October 20, 2014
Where to find potential employees. . .how to screen their job histories
September 10, 2014
Expenses are down, profits up. Advantax CEO Dave LeVan explains why.
August 19, 2014
Karen Lennon explains the advantages of the SBA 504 loan program, a Jim Kendall interview
August 19, 2014
Jim Kendall discusses small business social media strategy with guest Brian Basilico
August 18, 2014
Guest: Stacia Skinner
Interviewed By: Jim Kendall