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  • Trading Corporate Life for Entrepreneurship and Never Looking Back - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    Ryan Gallagher, the Co-Founder and CEO of call tracking company, iovox with offices in London, San Francisco and Australia joins Enterprise Radio.
    This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Mobile App Channel.
    Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Ryan Gallagher discuss the following:

    * Coming from a high paying corporate background why did you choose to switch to being an entrepreneur?
    * You founded the company with your wife, what advice would you give couples thinking about creating a start-up together?
    * After bootstrap funding, you took your first VC funding in 2012 what was the upside and downside to that injection of cash into the company?
    * You have said that keeping the start-up company culture is super important, how do you do that?
    * If you could give a budding entrepreneur one piece of advice, what would that be?
    * You moved to California to kick start your US expansion, why did you choose Mill Valley for your first office? Why not Silicon Valley?
    * You have your dogs listed on the team page, some people like pets in the office, some find them distracting. How do you handle that?
    * You have staff worldwide, how do you keep people engaged?
    * What are you most proud of achieving with iovox?

    Ryan Gallagher, Co-Founder and CEO of iovox. Ryan’s company provides call tracking solutions to big businesses that are looking to grow revenue through phone based sales and lead generation (automotive, real estate, classifieds, restaurants) and personal productivity and organization solutions for individuals and teams that rely heavily on the phone in their daily lives; whether for work or personal use.

    Website: www.iovox.com
    Social Media Links:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/iovox

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IOVOXLtd

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iovox

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iovox
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  • Your Business Depends on These Four Pillars - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    Alan Yong a strategist, entrepreneur, technology & computing pioneer and the author of Improve Your Odds: The Four Pillars of Business Success joins Enterprise Radio.
    This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in association with the Author Channel.
    Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Alan Yong discuss the following:

    * What prompted you to write this book?
    * What are the four pillars of business success?
    * Can you talk about the importance of the first pillar?
    * Where do you think cryptocurrency is headed? Do you think digital currency is going to replace fiat currency?
    * How do the lessons of the technology revolution apply to business today?

    Alan Yong is a strategist, entrepreneur, technology and computing pioneer.  He created the world’s first personal tablet computer (the DTR) in the early 1990s, and was founder and CEO of Dauphin, which won a $400m contract with the Pentagon and $150m manufacturing agreement with IBM. Yong is the co-founder of DNotes Global — digital currency for everyday consumers — and one of the leaders of this technological revolution. His new book is Improve Your Odds: The Four Pillars of Business Success.

    Website: https://fourpillarsofbusinesssuccess.com
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  • How to Create a Winning Culture for Your Business - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    Oleg Konovalov, a management consultant with over 25 years of experience operating businesses both in the UK and internationally and author of the new book Corporate Superpower: Cultivating a Winning Culture for Your Business joins Enterprise Radio.
    This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in association with the Author Channel.
    Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Oleg Konovalov discuss the following:

    * The title of your new book is “Corporate Superpower.’  What is the superpower you are referring to?
    * You write about the importance of communication.  What are some key ways to improve communication across your organization?
    * You include a chapter in the book about being true to yourself.
    * What about the topic of change? You say that it’s not something most people are willing to do — or aware that they need to.  What are some steps to making positive change?
    * How can owners or leaders of small businesses use your book to improve their culture?

    Oleg Konovalov is a management consultant with over 25 years of experience operating businesses both in the UK and internationally. He received a doctoral degree from the Durham University Business School, UK. His research areas include the structure and forms of organizations, organizational and interpersonal ties, culture and ideology, effectiveness and problem-solving. Oleg is the author of Organizational Anatomy, a management concept exploring new ways of viewing the structure of any organization by looking at it from a biological perspective. He is author of the new book Corporate Superpower: Cultivating a Winning Culture for Your Business.

    Website: http://olegkonovalov.com
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  • 5 Tips to Starting a New Business - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN
    So, you have finally decided that you want to convert your passion into a profession by starting up a business. But what should you do to turn your dreams into reality? Well, the good news is that you are not alone! Starting a business is no mean feat> You need to rally all your physical and mental prowess to set it up for success from the word go. The truth is that starting up a new business is stressful and demands a lot of attention, dedication, and commitment from you.
    The first thing you need to do is come up with a plan of action. After all, failing to plan will only set your business up for some epic failures. The goal isn’t just to give your business a fighting chance to survive, but to also increase its odds of success right from the beginning. The rewards of running a successful business are limitless and are really the essence of the whole entrepreneurial journey. Here are some tips for starting a business that will set you off in the right direction:
    Register with the IRS
    As mentioned earlier, you need to get everything right from the get-go. This includes registering with the government and the IRS. Once you register the business you will need to get an employer identification number (EIN) that is issued by the IRS. This is only a requirement if you have several employees and is sometimes not applicable to sole proprietorships.
    Whatever the case may be, it’s important to apply for one just so that you can distinguish your business and personal taxes. You can apply for the EIN through SS4 Online – IRS EIN Online and get all the requirements that the IRS has for your business.
    Have a Business Plan
    Did you know that studies have shown that one of the major reasons why businesses fail is the lack of planning? That’s why it’s so important to have a business plan before getting into any new venture.
    Your business plan will be like a roadmap to guide you through all the necessary stages of your company’s start and growth. It helps you to establish the purpose of the business, your target market, and your financial plans. With this information, you will then be able to implement the necessary steps of starting and running a business in a logical, timely manner.
    Get the Right Team
    Unless you are planning on flying solo, you need a team – and a good one at that. This team will help to get your company off the ground and define the various elements of your business. You need to give this part of the business as much attention as you are giving to the brand’s products and services. Define the roles properly and ensure that every area of your business is represented by qualified people who are all working towards the same goals.
    Have a budget
    Trying to start a business without putting a detailed budget in place is setting yourself up for failure. You might risk spending more money than what you are projecting to take in. You can make a budget by researching the current industry climates and giving yourself some room for adjustments, especially when shopping around for suppliers. Having a financial projection of up to three years will enable you to know how to handle unexpected issues.
    Get Insured
    Getting the right insurance for your business entity should happen before you even think of launching your business. Your insurance should cover theft, property damage, probable lawsuits from clients, your employees and basically anything that may leave you vulnerable to any kind of threats. Consider your location, your employees and the type of industry your business is in. Do your due diligence and get the best cover for your business and its needs.
     
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  • 5 Resources To Utilize When You Move - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN
    Moving is a necessary aspect of life. Whether you are moving in search of business or employment opportunities or seeking a better quality of life, moving has a way of pushing you out of your comfort zone thereby allowing you to see life in a different perspective.
    For many people moving is a hard task. Packing and unpacking boxes is a stressful proposition. However, with the right resources moving can be simple and smooth thus, enabling you to focus on what’s important; adapting to your new environment.
    Here are 5 resources to utilize when you move.
    A Moving Checklist
    No matter how organized you are, without a checklist, you are likely to have an oversight in your planning. A checklist will help you put everything in order by minimizing the chances of forgetting something very important. This will help you save a lot of time, energy and money.
    Think about all the things you require to do before moving. List them down by order of priority. These includes, selecting a moving company, collecting moving materials, changing your address, preparing your family psychologically and getting all your vehicles ready. A moving checklist will help you reduce the pressure of transition.
    Change Of Address
    It is important to change your address right away and inform all the relevant people of your new address immediately after you move.  Your bills, credit cards, insurance, driving license and every other document that comes through your mailbox would land on the wrong hands if you don’t change your address in time.  Identify a resource centre that can help you change your home or business address with ease.
    A Moving Company
    When you are preparing to move, a moving company is a great resource to use. Movers simplify the process by removing the heavy lifting off your back, enabling your day to run smoothly and stress free. Only use a moving company with good reviews. Talk to your family and friends and get good recommendations from them. A mover with a successful track record is likely to give you value for your money.
    Budget
    When you are planning to move, a budget is critical for the whole process. Failure to plan your finances while relocating could be disastrous in the long run. Ideally, you should create your moving budget before doing anything else. Create a budget template on Excel with all the expenses you will incur during transition. Calculate all the costs including insurance, gas, storage, legal fees and meals. This will help you identify the areas where you can save on costs.
    Packaging Resources
    Packing everything all by yourself can seem like a daunting task. However, do it yourself packing can save you a lot of money. Ensure that you purchase moving supplies early in advance to avoid last minute rush. Select moving boxes that are tough and strong to protect your items from damage.
    Conclusion
    There you have it, 5 resources to utilize when you are on the move. Looking for an easy moving solution? https://www.us-mailing-change-of-address.com will assist you in changing your address effortlessly. With all the checklists and guidance required, you will get assistance throughout your entire move.  
     
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  • 5 Things you need to apply for a business license - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    Are you getting ready to start your own business in the near future? It’s a very exciting time when you are planning a new business venture.  Coming up with a business name, business card, website or social media accounts, and most especially the services or products you will offer can be quite taxing and time-consuming.

    But all the time spent on that should not make you forget one of the most important things, and that is to apply for a business license. You cannot legally conduct your business unless you are issued a license by the state where you want to operate. There may be some differences in the requirements for a business license, depending on which state you are applying, but take a look at the list below for what you need to prepare when you apply for a business license.

    1. Business name – you need to come up with a business name that is unique and catchy. It is your business name that you will put on your license so you want to take some time to think of one. You also need to make sure that there is no other business with that name. If your business is just a small one, it might be that registering your business is as simple as registering your business name.

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      1. Social Security Number – in the case that you will be the sole proprietor of your business, you will not need to get a tax identification number for your business as your own social security number may suffice. This is usually the case when you are starting a business from home and you are the only employee as you are the one making the product. If you do not yet have a Social Security Card, you can get the assistance of Application Filing to help you.

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        1. Employer Identification Number – as stated above, you only need a social security number for tax purposes if you are the sole proprietor. But if you are planning to hire employees for your business, you will need a tax identification number or Employee Identification Number. The EIN is necessary because it will be the one used when the employer will pay taxes on behalf of the workers hired by the business.

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          1. A business structure – it is important to determine the type of business you will have as it will affect so many things. It will not just affect all the paperwork that needs to be filed but also the taxes you pay. Although it is possible to change your business structure in the future, remember that there might be some restrictions. Some common business structures are a sole proprietorship, partnership,  and limited liabilities company (LLC). Make sure to do your research on the differences in the business structures.

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            1. State Tax ID – depending on the location, some states may require that you also pay state taxes. It would be best to check with your state website to confirm whether that is something you need to apply for.
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            2. 5 Tips to writing a business plan - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

              Writing a business plan is the most essential thing that every entrepreneur venturing into business should start with. It acts as a guide to the path of your success and helps define you and what you stand for. Writing a business plan is a starting point for a successful business. It may sound like a cliché but actually, failure to plan is planning to fail. For many starters, it is actually hard and challenging to express their business plans in writing. It is for this reason that I recommend the following tips when writing a business plan:

              1. Research about your targeted market. When writing a business plan, the main focus should be how to find a good market for your product, expand it and be able to retain it. With this as the guide to your business plan, you will be able to develop a good business plan and a product that will always be needed by the market. It is advisable to write the business plan from the consumer point of view, for example, if roles were reversed and you are the consumer would you actually use the product and is it fairly affordable to all?
              2. Sell your ideas. When writing a business plan, you should be able to communicate on how you plan to succeed in the business. Your ideas should be well put as to where you will get the capital and how you plan on gaining profits to return the capital. Selling your ideas in the business plan attracts both investors and partners or even workers who want to be part of your success.  Make your ideas clear and properly outlined.
              3. Campaign for your brand. The chances that there is another great idea just like yours already in the market are very high. When you are campaigning for your brand, people want to know why they should prefer you and not your competitors. Write a business plan that clearly shows that you are the better investment, unlike the others. This is achieved by focusing on your strongholds rather than other’s weaknesses.
              4. Clearly outline your business goals. Your business plan is a guide to what you intend to achieve. Do not limit your goals and visions. Aim higher and work towards achieving the goals. You should create long-term missions and visions that define your company. Include the target market and always leave room for improvement.
              5. Document all records. When writing a business plan, be sure to not leave out any useful information or piece of document. The documents are what will guide you and the investors to draw a management plan. All documents such as the license and rights of the business should be in the business plan. There should also be documents to show delegation of management and their salaries. This shows transparency and authenticity of your business.

                6. The above guides will help you achieve a good business plan. For more information and help, you can contact professional business plan writers who will work for you hand in hand with you to ensure that you achieve your set goals.

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              6. How everyday investors are solving the crisis of homelessness - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

                Ian Ugarte, Director of Small is the New Big joins Enterprise Radio. Ian is a full time developer recognised as the small space, micro apartment specialist, passionately working to solve the crisis of homelessness in Australia.
                Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Ian Ugarte discuss the following:

                * What is Hi-Res and how has it been developed?
                * Why is community so important to you?
                * What is the white collared homeless epidemic?
                * What do you ultimately hope to achieve?
                * Can the everyday person do something to help and what’s in it for them?

                Ian Ugarte is a full-time investor, developer and educator. A property expert and change maker, using Nationwide Policies to work on affordable housing outcomes that reduce the level of homelessness in Australia.
                In this role, having the opportunity, and often, the personal invitation to talk to differing levels of Government Ministers for advice on appropriate, intelligent and efficient use of space, gives him the leverage to help decrease housing costs and reduce mounting government pressure.
                Ian is passionate about creating co-operative partnerships between Social Agencies, the Government and Private Investors to achieve sustainable and practical solutions for affordable housing, looking at the ‘Big-Picture’ and creating ‘win-wins’ for all involved.
                As a qualified Builder, Plumber, Educator, Private Mentor and Coach, Ian uses his vast experience to turn traditional approaches towards housing provision on their head.  He is recognised as Australia’s leading micro apartment, rooming and boarding house specialist.
                Over the past 7 years, his speaking invitations have resulted in more than 100,000 people, from top Executives to attendees at Homelessness conferences, being audience to his unashamedly raw and heartfelt message. Consequently, becoming affectionately known for his very personal style of challenging people’s thought processes and perceptions.
                Ian is sought after from all platforms of media to discuss the issues surrounding the affordable housing crisis and his drive to re-create community through the provision of elegant housing diversification.
                He is also the author of  “Small is the New Big” – a very personal account of a journey to Health, Wealth, Love & Happiness, laying out their correlation and the effect each component has in creating success.

                Website: www.smallisthenewbig.com.au
                Social Media Links:

                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallisthenewbig.com.au

                Twitter: https://twitter.com/SITNB_Tribe
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              7. How Behavioral Therapy Can Benefit Your Life - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN
                There are many types of therapy that can help you improve the quality of your life, and one such form of therapy is behavioral therapy. Behavioral therapy is not one type of therapy, but instead an umbrella for a handful of therapies that are usually involved with treating mental health problems. The function of behavioral therapy is to change unhealthy behaviors associated with the mental illness. In this post, we will look at the types of behavioral therapy and what they can do for you.
                Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 
                Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, involves looking at how your behaviors and thoughts will change your actions and how you feel. CBT involves changing your thinking and behaviors so that they give positive results instead of spreading negativity.
                There is another form of CBT called CBT play therapy. This is typically involved with children. The children play, and the therapist sees how child expresses themselves. The child may play with the toys, draw a picture, play with friends, or play alone. This can help the parents play with their child and be on the same wavelength as their child.
                System Desensitization 
                This therapy is great for certain phobias. Everyone wants to conquer their fears, and the best way to do so is through therapy. In this therapy, the behaviors your exhibit when you are faced with a fear is replaced with more positive ones. If you experience anxiety when faced with a fear, you’re taught to instead relax. After that, you will be exposed to whatever it is you fear, and it will be gradual so that you adjust. 
                Aversion Therapy 
                If you’re having problems with drug or alcohol addiction, aversion therapy can help. A therapist’s job in aversion therapy is to make you associate something you’re addicted to with something you hate. If you have a bad childhood memory, the therapist may try to link the memory with the substance you’re addicted to, making you less likely to want to consume the substance.
                What Behavioral Therapy Treats 
                Besides the above, here are some problems behavioral therapy can treat. 
                Anger management issues
                Depression and anxiety
                Eating disorders
                PTSD
                Bipolar disorder
                ADHD
                Self-harm
                Suicidal thoughts
                OCD
                These are just a few problems that behavioral therapy may be able to treat. If you’re having problems with any of these, consider a therapist. 
                Is it Effective?
                As you may imagine, these therapies are quite effective in helping to reduce undesired behaviors. About 3/4s of clients end up satisfied. You can have a higher chance of satisfaction by attending sessions regularly and committing to the therapy. Some people think that they are ready after one session, and this ends up being a mistake.
                Behavioral Therapy and Online Therapy 
                Thanks to the Internet, receiving behavioral therapy is easier than ever. There are many services out there such as BetterHelp that allow you to receive the therapy you need. These online services work around your own schedule, and you can talk to them anywhere. If you’re in an area where you can’t speak, you can text. If you’re at home, you can have a fruitful video chat. There are numerous ways you can communicate, which makes it even better. 
                It’s hard to change your behaviors. They are typically embedded inside you, and it’s not like flipping a switch. With that said, you can use therapy to change your behaviors into something more positive. These take time, but by committing, you can be able to change your behaviors for the better and live a more productive life.
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              8. Passion for old New York, ancestry, and untold stories - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN
                Diana Forbes a 9th generation American, with ancestors on both sides of the Civil War who lives and writes in Manhattan joins Enterprise Radio. Diana Forbes is the author of Mistress Suffragette and other New York Gilded Age historical fiction stories.
                This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in association with the Author Channel.
                Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Diana Forbes discuss the following:
                * You wrote the book, Mistress Suffragette (Penmore Press, March 2017) about a woman who becomes accidentally drafted in the women’s suffrage movement in the 1890s. What was your inspiration for the novel?
                * In your novel, a villain named Edgar Daggers preys on Penelope. To what extent were you trying to get across a modern sensibility with your heroine? Do you see shades of the Me Too Movement in the novel you wrote?
                * How did you research your novel?
                * Your novel has won 12 awards to date. Did you have early readers? How did you get feedback on your work before publication.
                * What advice do you have for aspiring novelists?
                Diana Forbes’ debut, Mistress Suffragette (Penmore Press, 2017), was inspired by Diana’s passion for old New York, ancestry, and untold stories. Here she explains how New York is not merely a setting for her, but a character.
                Readers always tell me that “New York is a character” in my novel, Mistress Suffragette. When I walk through the streets today, I imagine how it was back in the nineteenth century. The smell of horses sweltering on a humid summer day. The splinters of sawdust jettisoned in the air from the constant construction. I can almost hear the pigs running through the gutters. (These animals substituted for city services since pigs are remarkably clean.)
                I retrace my protagonist’s footsteps whenever possible, and I have her walk a lot in my novel. As a stranger, she acutely feels the cold shoulder the city casts on outsiders. Missing for my heroine are many of the social introductions that would make old New York accord her more respect. For her, New York offers up steaming sidewalks and screaming barkers. She sees the seamy underbelly of the city stripped of any gilded lining.
                She moves to New York because she has to, in order to achieve her career aspirations, and stays in spite of the city’s haughty snobbishness, not because of it.
                She has difficulty acclimating to its congestion, strange rhythms, myriad neighborhoods, and lack of trees. Looking out at the walls of linens drying in the courtyard makes her miss her childhood home; and yet once she’s situated in New York she can never return home. Not really.
                To her, New York is too brash and too expensive. At best, the bond she forges with the city verges on love-hate. My heroine also has the chance to experience how cruel New York can be during a hurricane, shattering glass and ravaging lives.
                But, like a character, New York has layers. She is complex, ever evolving, and a bit secretive about her past. She has stories to tell if one will only stay long enough to listen. And over time, it is impossible for any resident, my heroine included, not to occasionally be caught off-guard by the city’s grandeur or at least charmed by its quirky residents.
                “As a writer, I am an archaeologist, and it is my task to dig out New York’s past and reveal it in a way that is true to her identity”.
                Website: dianaforbesnovels.com
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