Getting Down to Business®

RDS VS. TRIMBLE NAVAGATION I

The attorney’s in this David vs. Goliath case tell the amazing story of a small business fighting to protect its Intellectual Property.

EMPIRE OF WEALTH – The Dutch expedition to the new world was an economic venture listen to find out how it did.

business risk management – claims management

Chris Pobieglo, Risk Management Expert, continues through his “101 Rules” of risk management.

EMPIRE OF WEALTH – The American colony of Plymouth, Massachusetts started as a communal economic style listen to their resolution to this flawed economic system.

Terry Gardiner, Vice President, with this organization researching small business issues. Terry discusses their agenda.

IN THE NEWS: Why a Republican Sweep Means More Tough Love for the SBA

Control of the Senate is expected to shift to Republicans, and gains are likely in the House. What that means for the Small Business Administration.

FINAL THOUGHTS: 5 Things Successful People Do to End Their Days Right

You're probably not at your most energetic toward the end of the day. Here's how the most successful people utilize this time for maximum productivity.

Michael Ferris, Document Management Expert, discusses copiers the portal to your document management system.

EMPIRE OF WEALTH – The American colony of Plymouth, Massachusetts was founded by individuals and not a joint-stock company. They knew about Jamestown but did not make the connection between shared and individual property.

Time Compression Coach Kelly Roach discusses how a Business Coach gets results.

IN THE NEWS: 6 Surprising Things Entrepreneurs Are Afraid to Say in Public

Entrepreneurs are seen as bold decisive rebels who change the world. But what are they like behind the scenes?

FINAL THOUGHTS: The Top Ten Most Educated Cities in America

The JOBS Act falls short of its goal. Dave has been following this topic since the Act was signed in 2012. The SEC is holding up portions of the Act, Dave weighs-in.

EMPIRE OF WEALTH – Sir Thomas Dale identifies the problem in Jamestown and puts a solution in place. Listen for the details.

Marichu Relativo the new Deputy Director for the Alaska SBA office visits Dave. Great review of the SBA programs. Karen Mills, Director of the SBA, visited Dave in June 20110

IN THE NEWS – How a Startup Chose Its First Hires

Jeff Raider of Harry’s Discusses Growth, Names—and Shaving. ‘Culture in a company is set by your first 10 to 15 hires,’ says Mr. Raider. HARRY'S

FINAL THOUGHTS - 5 Things You Need to Know About Anti-Facebook Social Network Ello

New social network explodes almost overnight what is Ello and what do you need to know about it?

Are you ready to give Ello a try? Here's what you need to know:

Trevor Shoemaker, Business Banking Manager with Wells Fargo, giving us a view of how bankers look at small businesses. Find out why a banker should be part of your management team.

EMPIRE OF WEALTH – The Virginia Company established Jamestown, in 1607, as a business venture. It did not provide, in the short-term, any return on their investment.

HOUR 2 new stepping stones Greg Johnson, Co-Founder tells the story behind a new product in a completely new market. IN THE NEWS – NFIB: Small Business Optimism Index Declines in September

September’s optimism index gave up 0.8 points, falling to 95.3. At 95.3, the Index is now 5 points below the pre-recession average (from 1973 to 2007).

HOUR 1

BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT – FINANCE (BRM - 101 Rules)

Chris Pobieglo, Business Risk Management Expert returns to cover “Risk Financing” section of his Rules.

EMPIRE OF WEALTH – The centralized governing style of France and Spain stood in contrast to England’s decentralized approach. This connection is the basis for our free market economic system.