Master Your Finances

Do you wanna start your own business but don't know where to begin? Do you wanna find a source that offers free mentoring services to assist you in starting your own business? Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Richard Kroger, who has over 30 years of banking experience as a commercial lender, business banker, and SBA lender, and has assisted people in funding their startups and early stage businesses. He also has five plus years as a certified SCORE mentor, helping people start and grow their business. And providing advice and guidance to potential business owners. Today he'll help you feel more confident about starting your business.

Do you wanna learn how to raise awareness and improve your mental health and wellbeing at work and home? Are you interested in strategies for increasing resilience and adaptability? Do you wanna know the best practices for encouraging open dialogue about mental wellness and among the workplace employees? Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Doreen Miri a psychotherapist and a national board certified and licensed professional counselor in New Jersey is here to help you understand the importance of your mental health and wellbeing, both personally and professionally, as well as ideas for creating a culture that supports mental health in the workplace.

Do you wanna know which businesses are now classified as non-banking financial institutions and must comply with FTC safeguards by June 9th deadline? Do you realize how critical it is to manage and mitigate cyber risk, especially in today's increasingly digital landscape? Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Bob Michie, president and co-founder of MetroMSP, defines technology strategy and initiatives as critical aspects to clients' success. Bob is here to provide you with access to an FTC compliance checklist that you can use to ensure your company is meeting the necessary standards for protecting sensitive information, as well as help you understand the potential consequences of failing to comply with these regulations and the importance of taking action to protect your businesses.

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You want to gain a better understanding of the cannabis industry? You wanna gather information to determine whether the cannabis industry is of interest to you in terms of business, investment and/or employment? Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Mr. Nick Scalera the founder and CEO of NJ Cannabis Consulting, a company that assists entrepreneurs and businesses interested in entering the legal recreational cannabis market. He will assist you in understanding the numerous challenges that may lie ahead, as well as determining whether opportunities are appropriate for you.

Do you wanna know why now is a great time to schedule a private consultation about the latest solar energy benefits? Do you wanna learn about the current state of solar energy in New Jersey? Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Michael Wakatama, an accomplished sales and marketing leader with years of relevant experience across a variety of business sectors joined Suntuity Solar to help nonprofit organizations with their fundraising efforts. Today he visited us to show you what it's like to have a private consultation regarding solar energy. He will ensure you that you'll have access to the most up-to-date information about New Jersey's solar energy state.

Do you want to learn how to make a wise decision when undertaking a major renovation? Would you like to avoid future headaches by planning projects and saving money as a result? Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Vivian Hung and Joe Giamarese, the founder and principal designer of Global Home are here to help you understand the service behind interior design. They will make you feel smarter for entrusting professionals to guide you to the peak, especially if it is a personal residential project.

Do you wanna learn how you can assist veterans? You want a list of organizations that aid veterans? Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Jeremy Deck is a retired US Army veteran who has used his leadership, communication and team-building abilities in a variety of settings. With his military experience as the food service director for the United States Military Academy, he will share his knowledge of the resources available to veterans as well as volunteer opportunities to assist veterans.

Are you up to date on the latest business developments in Mercer County? Do you know about the various changes that occurred in the workplace? Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Hal English, CEO and president of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, and President of the Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Hal English, will share ideas on how to connect and grow your business as well as knowledge of what the new norm is. Based on his years of experience dealing with various businesses he'll make you feel more prepared to return to normalcy.

Are you certain that your company's bookkeeping is in good hands, are you just starting out and wanna learn bookkeeping techniques to help you manage your books and prepare for tax season? Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Ms. Adrienne Dove the founder of Corban bookkeeping solutions and a QuickBooks consultant. She is here to help you prepare your books for tax season to make you feel at ease and confident that your company's finances are in order.

Do you like shopping around to find a good deal? Do you like finding shortcuts that save you time and money? You may not realize this, but many of the colleges your child applies to are going to offer you discounted tuition in the form of needs-based aid and merit-based aid. Unfortunately, applying for these discounts is difficult and time-consuming, and universities are not always transparent about how they award aid. Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Ryan Visniski, the founder of College Financial Guide. He visited us to provide you with a simple and easy framework to understand this confusing system. Colleges will likely be your largest or second largest expense, but Ryan is here to make sure you know how to pay as little as possible and avoid the pitfalls along the way.