Accelerate Your Business Growth

Accelerate Your Business Growth

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  • The Viable Business Model for the New Economy
    Small business isn’t too stupid to be big…they aren’t just waiting to grow up…this is a good thing.  Small – lean – smart – complex businesses are the most financially viable in today’s post recession economy.  We’re going to talk about what this viable business model looks like and how, if you’re a small business you can benefit from the same financial vitality.
    Join me and my guest Marilyn Landis for this unique perspective on succeeding in today's economy. Marilyn D. Landis is the President & CEO of Basic Business Concepts, Inc., a multifaceted service firm providing the support to keep businesses financially balanced, on track and growing.  “We provide entrepreneurs access to affordable CFO-level skills that are customized to their unique business” Landis has over thirty years of experience in financial services.
    Today's show is sponsored by Robert H Gray CPA and Vision 21. Robert H. Gray, CPA, Inc. are business advisors to new and growing enterprises.  They provide timely, personalized accounting, planning and tax services.  They are also Certified QuickBooks Advisors.  The firm blends their technical expertise with the business owner’s knowledge to become trusted advisors for business and personal issues.  Their focus is on planning, rather than reacting to events.  Please visit www.rhgraycpa.com for more information. Vision 21 is an entrepreneur resource center in Northeast Ohio. It's aim is to provide small business owners the things they need when they need them. Visit www.visiontwentyone.org to learn more.
    57 min
  • Negotiation Know-How: 6 Keys to Masterful Deal Making
    Whether in your business or personal life, making deals—from the biggest ones that take months to finalize and involve teams of lawyers to the nominal ones that are sealed with a handshake after a 10-minute chat—is an art. Deal making is a craft that, when done well, requires a skillful, visionary and inspired application of key principles and methods to create a desirable end result.
    What are the secrets to masterful deal making? In this show, Arthur  Wylie offers basic steps to becoming an ace dealmaker—skills that will help bolster your position whether you’re negotiating for a railroad or a rental car, and whether you’re acting on behalf of a worldwide organization, a sole proprietorship or just your own personal finances.
     
    Among his current endeavors, Arthur Wylie is an executive at Global Entertainment Holding's Film Fund, a publicly traded film production firm currently building a $100 million dollar film fund. His duties there range from capital raising, film production oversight, distribution, to marketing and working with some of Hollywood's top producers who have more than $9 billion in box office sales.   Arthur holds a bachelor’s degree in Financial Management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and has been a licensed securities principal for some of the top investment companies in the world. Arthur is also the author of "Only the Crazy and Fearless Win Big."   Today's show is sponsored by Seize This Day Coaching's Clarity of Course®: Sales Training Program. Visit  http://www.seizethisdaycoaching.com/coaching/clarity-course-sales-training-program for details and to register.
    37 min
  • Negotiation Know-How

    Whether in your business or personal life, making deals—from the biggest ones that take months to finalize and involve teams of lawyers to the nominal ones that are sealed with a handshake after a 10-minute chat—is an art. Deal making is a craft that, when done well, requires a skillful, visionary and inspired application of key principles and methods to create a desirable end result.

    What are the secrets to masterful deal making? In this show, Arthur Wylie offers basic steps to becoming an ace dealmaker—skills that will help bolster your position whether you’re negotiating for a railroad or a rental car, and whether you’re acting on behalf of a worldwide organization, a sole proprietorship or just your own personal finances.

     

    Among his current endeavors, Arthur Wylie is an executive at Global Entertainment Holding's Film Fund, a publicly traded film production firm currently building a $100 million dollar film fund. His duties there range from capital raising, film production oversight, distribution, to marketing and working with some of Hollywood's top producers who have more than $9 billion in box office sales.

     

    Arthur holds a bachelor’s degree in Financial Management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and has been a licensed securities principal for some of the top investment companies in the world. Arthur is also the author of "Only the Crazy and Fearless Win Big."

     

    Today's show is sponsored by Seize This Day Coaching's Clarity of Course®: Sales Training Program. Visit http://www.seizethisdaycoaching.com/coaching/clarity-course-sales-training-program for details and to register.

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    37 min
  • Energy Makeover for Sales Pros and SMBs
    Anyone who sells knows that it takes energy to keep up the stamina, creativity and positive connection.   Coach and bestselling author Betsy Muller has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and sales professionals rev up their energy so that they operate with greater health, purpose, awareness and intuition.  Today she'll share some of the top energy drains sales professionals have admitted behind closed doors and the self-care coaching solutions which have worked so well to  restore balance and resilience.  Come away with tips that will help you deepen relationships, recharge more effectively and serve your market in ways that make a very positive difference.
     
    Our guest today is Betsy Muller, a coach, speaker and bestselling author who has assisted thousands of people in discovering their full potential through conscious self-care. In addition to an MBA and over 30 years of business management experience, Ms. Muller is a noted authority and popular radio and TV guest on work/life balance and using energy self-care as a vehicle for personal success.  Betsy is only ACEP-Certified Practitioner of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in Ohio.
    Today's show is sponsored by WIN Cleveland. WIN Cleveland is an organization that empowers female professionals by creating new access points for individual business development. They support one another by providing continual professional growth, sharing a wide variety of ideas and resources and assisting select women-based charities within their community. Visit www.wincleveland.org for more information.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Top 10 Ways Employees Steal From Their Employers
    Employee theft at small businesses is a big problem and getting bigger with the sour economy.  82% of small to mid-size businesses report they have experienced employee theft. If you know what broad types of fraud schemes exist and have some basic knowledge of internal control, perhaps it can help you prevent employee fraud at your company.  If you take small, simple steps, you can create a healthier internal control system and help discourage employee fraud at your company.  
    Join me and my guest Ron Baker as we discuss this critical issue. Ron is a seasoned financial executive with 30+ years experience, managing Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Information Technology, and Human Resources. He has successfully led business start-ups and turnarounds. Ron's industry experience includes manufacturing, services, distribution, retail, telecom, and specialty plastics.
    Ron provides on-site CFO services to companies on an as-needed basis. As a former CEO, Ron understands the criticality of a strong financial function and the importance of timely, accurate, and relevant financial information, along with good internal control and risk management.
    Today's show is being sponsored by Vision 21. As an entrepreneur resource center, Vision 21 offers various services to help small business owners succeed. Visit www.visiontwentyone.org to learn more.
    57 min
  • Top 10 Great Ideas for Your Small Business
    Jane Applegate, the author of Highlights from 201 Great Ideas.. the top 10 ideas for growing, promoting and managing your company, will be joining us to talk about t 10 of those 201 Great Ideas. 
    Jane is one of America's most respected small business experts. She's the author of four books, including 201 Great Ideas for Your Small Business, published in all formats by Wiley. She's the host and producer of Tech Essentials, a new, online show about small business technology, sponsored by Microsoft. 
    Jane's company, The Applegate Group, creates original web and video content for big companies serving small business owners. Clients include: Bloomberg, Cox Communications, Microsoft and Pitney Bowes.
    A former syndicated columnist for theLos Angeles Times, Jane covers small business for OpenForum.com, Bloomberg.com and other websites. She's produced small business programs for Bloomberg, CNN and CNBC. For more information visit: www.theapplegategroup.com.
    Today's show is sponsored by Szarka Financial. Szarka Financial's 25 years of business have included a strong commitment to educating their clients and others on timely and important financial topics and basic financial principles. They offer a full range of planning services for individuals, employees, and business owners across Northeast Ohio.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Top 10 Great Ideas For Your Small Business

    Jane Applegate, the author of Highlights from 201 Great Ideas.. the top 10 ideas for growing, promoting and managing your company, will be joining us to talk about t 10 of those 201 Great Ideas. 

    Jane is one of America's most respected small business experts. She's the author of four books, including 201 Great Ideas for Your Small Business, published in all formats by Wiley. She's the host and producer of Tech Essentials, a new, online show about small business technology, sponsored by Microsoft. 

    Jane's company, The Applegate Group, creates original web and video content for big companies serving small business owners. Clients include: Bloomberg, Cox Communications, Microsoft and Pitney Bowes.

    A former syndicated columnist for theLos Angeles Times, Jane covers small business for OpenForum.com, Bloomberg.com and other websites. She's produced small business programs for Bloomberg, CNN and CNBC. For more information visit: www.theapplegategroup.com.

    Today's show is sponsored by Szarka Financial. Szarka Financial's 25 years of business have included a strong commitment to educating their clients and others on timely and important financial topics and basic financial principles. They offer a full range of planning services for individuals, employees, and business owners across Northeast Ohio. 

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Unleash the Power of Focus-Capture More Time More Effectivel
    Having a relaxed mind is the power behind the focus and creativity needed to build a thriving company.  Learn the strategies for managing your inbox, social media, your clients, your schedule, and creating the processes in your business to help you use more time more effectively.  When you eliminate wasted efforts you are less constrained by time and more open to getting things done. The results will bring your attention back to what is important to move your business forward.
     
    Consultant and Speaker, Christine Giri founded Time Tamer Consulting with the belief that time spent effectively is not about Daytimers and Blackberries, but is about combining focus with innovative systemsthat reflect the needs and direction of their business.  Christine works with high-performers to increase their individual and business effectiveness.
    58 min
  • Networking, Making it “Work” for You and Your Business
    Effective networking is one of the key elements of success in business. Kerry Heaps, President of Kerry's Network, Inc. will join us today to discuss this critical topic. She'll help you understand the dynamics of effective networking in today's economy.
    Kerry Heaps is the Founder and President of Kerry's Network, Inc. which includes divisions such as Kerry's Network for Women (Free Business Networking Groups for Women in Business), The Business Review Quarterly Magazine and Kerry's Network Talk Radio, a weekly talk show featuring successful business owners. 
     
    Today’s show is sponsored by WIN Cleveland and Vision 21. WIN Cleveland is an organization that empowers female professionals by creating new access points for individual business development. They support one another by providing continual professional growth, sharing a wide variety of ideas and resources and assisting select women-based charities within their community. Visit www.wincleveland.org for more information. Vision 21 is an entrepreneur resource and development center that was created to assist established and aspiring entrepreneurs successfully launch and grow small business enterprises throughout Greater Cleveland. Visit www.visiontwentyone.org for details.
    1 hr 1 min
  • What's Your Work Life Balance Strategy?
    As a business owner or sales professional, you have a lot on your plate. Chances are, you are regularly overcome by a sense of urgency and are forced to live in a reactionary place. You may even feel fragmented and occasionally depressed.  Good news! You can devote more time to the activities and people that matter most to you. Shann Vander Leek of True Balance International will share  powerful tips, tools and resources so you can begin creating more balance in your life today!
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    1 hr 1 min

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