Getting Down to Business®

Erik Davidson, Chief Investment Officer, with Wells Fargo, joins Dave to discuss the current investment outlook. Listen and find out what Erik thinks is the key indicator for small business owners to watch.

Many business owners increasingly want to access data from mobile devices

In April Esty, Inc was the second “B” Corporation to launch an IPO. Dave reviews the reasons behind forming a corporation. Taking a close look at an “C”, “S” and now the “B” Corporation.

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On July 4, 1828 the cornerstone for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was laid. Launching rail travel in the United States. Listen and find out how long it took railroads to make a profit.

This is a rebroadcast of our previous interview with Susan Bennett a voice-over artist. Get the business story behind the voice business. A rebroadcast of interview with new “NEWS” item by Dave.

Want to rise to the top? Take this advice distilled from 24 women who've done it. How does a seemingly ordinary woman become a super-successful business leader?

Greg Wolf, Executive Director of the World Trade Center Anchorage talks about potential overseas markets for small business. Maybe a great way to expand your business.

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Who invented the railroad locomotive? Listen and find out what Matthias Baldwin contributed to the process.

Andrew Foust a Vice President with Wells Fargo specializes in small business issues. Listen as Andrew talks about some really great tools and a new contest.

SMALL BUSINESS OPTIMISM RISES, BUT FUTURE SALES CLOUD OUTLOOK

9 OF 10 Components in NFIB’S Economic Trends Report Increased in April After All Fell in March. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Survey rose 1.7 points from March to 96.9, a decent month-over-month reading but overall still below the historical average.

Dave starts the business planning process with the Market Analysis. Listen and find out how and most importantly why.

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History must be looked at in the context of its time. The industrialists of the past need to be viewed in the context of their time. Listen as Dave talks about the context.

Geoff Burch, author and small business expert returns to Getting Down to Business® to help celebrate its sixth anniversary. Geoff talks about honesty and business. Listen because it not what you think!

IN THE NEWS

Women Started Smaller Percentage of U.S. Businesses in 2014

Just 36.8% of new U.S. businesses were opened by women last year. The share of new businesses started by women fell last year .

Dave is joined with Russell Ball, Founder/CEO of ACB Solutions our first programs guest is joined by Chris Pobieglo, President Business Insurance Associates along with Michael Ferris, President of Alaska Enterprise Solutions. Great roundtable discussion about the economy from the unique perspective of three small business owners.

Chris Gay, MD, talks about how quality medical training provides his businesses customers with exceptional service. Dr Gay shares his unique business perspective. Great business start-up story.

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7 Habits of Remarkably Successful Startup Entrepreneurs

All successful entrepreneurs may be different from one another--but not in certain key ways. On the surface, successful entrepreneurs seem to be the same as everyone else. Great information!

Michael Ferris, Document Management Expert in his monthly Connect Key segment provides great easy ways for make your office green. Listen to his great tips!

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Transportation makes our economic system successful. Dave talks about the reason and significant of the Erie Canal.