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Show Topic for Sat. Nov 21, 2009
Nov 20th
Working health care with your employees with the new proposals coming out of Washington. Dr. Brian Byrd will be our guest to talk about how this affects his practice and what individuals should carry for insurance from the perspective of a doctor. Also talk about Internet marketing and developing a sales force for your company.
Contact info:
Dr. Brian Byrd
Dallas – Fort Worth Hospice
817.263.8808
How do you run a business during a recession? Show Topic
Nov 6th
Kelly House a real estate developer/ home builder lives in Phoenix Arizona one of the hardest hit areas during this recession. He also is in the home building business also one of the most difficult sectors hit by the recession. Kelly shared with us how he is still alive and kicking during these very difficult times and gives some good suggestions on what to do if you are struggling with your business.
Contact Info: Kelly House
Athen Real Estate
P: 602.955.6888 F: 602.955.9333
www.athenrealestate.com
Oct 2nd
Wanting to buy an existing business or sell your business? We are going to talk with Ken Luellyn, owner of Tennessee Business Brokerage. Ken will go into the positives and negatives of purchasing a business and what to look for in value and price. He also owns an accounting service for small business, if you have any questions about that.
Teresa will talk about setting up a pet sitting service and how to develop it.
Contact info: Ken Luellyn, Owner
Tennessee Business Brokerage
615.400.2150
www.tnbrokerage.com
Health Care Entrepreneurism – Show Topic
Sep 25th
Tomorrow, our guest will be Dr. Brian Byrd. While practicing medicine in the medical clinic he owns and operates, Brian started a hospice company. How can other entrepreneurs enter the health care business? What opportunities are there? How fast is this sector growing? What does it take to develop a business in the health care industry?
We will also talk about business ethics. How can we help promote a decent society through our business? How do I run my business as a whole to respect the individual? Can I offer flex time to certain employees to promote spending time with their family, and is it my place to do so? Think about those questions and call in with your thoughts. (Noon-1pm CST)
Dr. Brian Byrd contact info:
Texas Hospice
www.TexasHospice.com
817-263-8808
Retail is for People Persons – Show Topic
Sep 18th
Running a retail business is very demanding, but it can be very rewarding, especially if you love people. If you derive your energy from interacting with customers, retail is for you. Tomorrow, we will talk about some of the particulars in the retail business that you have to do to be successful. Teresa is going to talk about starting a distribution company, or in other words, being independent and owning your own sales business, but selling other company’s products.
A Health Savings Account for your company is a great way to save on health insurance. Our guest, the president of My HSA Rewards, Sanders McConnell, will be talking about how his company helps small businesses afford their insurance needs.
Sanders McConnell contact info:
President, My HSA Rewards
www.myhsarewards.com
LinkedIn Question – Buying or Starting a Business?
Sep 8th
We spoke about buying a new business or starting from scratch this past Saturday. The discussion was great, so great that we’ll be continuing this Sat, the 12th.
Here is the question I posted on LinkedIn regarding the topic:
Bill
PS – Are you on LinkedIn yet?
Small Budgets and Insurance – Show Topic
Sep 4th
You’re ready to start your business but cash is a concern. Well, even in this down economy you can start your own business. Tomorrow we are going to talk about how and why, and even suggest some ideas!
Our showcase entrepreneur is Marc DeVisser. Marc started his own insurance agency, sold it, and now he is helping another small insurance company build its revenue base. We will also ask Marc how a small business can afford to provide health insurance to its team.
Marc DeVisser contact information:
269.488.0304 work
269.903.5264 cell
marc@nulty.com
All in the Family… Business – Show Topic
Aug 28th
Tomorrow we’re going to talk about income from part-time, or stay at home businesses where you can be your own boss. One such business we’re going to talk about specifically is being a mystery shopper!
Our showcase entrepreneur is Mitchell Warren. Mitchell is the President of The LaSalle Group, a real estate development family business. We will talk to Mitchell about the positives and negatives of working in a family business.
Mitchell Warren contact info:
The LaSalle Group, President
545 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 545
Las Colinas, Texas 75062
214.239.8400
The Home Business – Show Topic
Aug 21st
How do you start a business with very little capital? Are you a Mom who wants to be able to spend time with your kids and work from home part time? Let’s talk about ways to start a business at home, with only a little money, to make some extra income.
Our showcase entrepreneur is Brad Troyer. Brad owns and operates more than one business. We will ask him how he does that. He’ll also tell us about what he learned when he worked in his family grocery business.
Brad Troyer’s contact info:
Troyer Enterprises
4512 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, Michigan
269.342.6331 office
269.251.7122 cell
www.saveatcartridgeworld.com
www.proforma.com/printhouse
