By now, “remote only” and “shelter in place” operations should be under control. Looking to the future and a return to normalcy, how does the small business make this transition? How will the loan programs be worked into the budget? How do we apply for forgiveness of loan portions? Are there strategies to bring back employees and return to complete operational status? The description and topics addressed will be updated as the next few weeks unfold. However, the goal of this webinar will be to help prepare the business for return to normalcy in an efficient, economical, and strategic manner. DISCLAIMER: The webinar will not be providing actual legal advice, should not be construed as such, and cannot substitute for the attention individualized legal advice can provide.

By now, “remote only” and “shelter in place” operations should be under control. Looking to the future and a return to normalcy, how does the small business make this transition? How will the loan programs be worked into the budget? How do we apply for forgiveness of loan portions? Are there strategies to bring back employees and return to complete operational status? The description and topics addressed will be updated as the next few weeks unfold. However, the goal of this webinar will be to help prepare the business for return to normalcy in an efficient, economical, and strategic manner. DISCLAIMER: The webinar will not be providing actual legal advice, should not be construed as such, and cannot substitute for the attention individualized legal advice can provide.

With loan applications completed and employees receiving information, we now turn to the additional portions of the CARES Act available to businesses. The CARES Act constitutes a massive bill at 880 pages and covering aspects of a multi-trillion dollar effort to help the United States economy. We will turn to the portions of SBA loans that may be forgiven and how to ensure you calculate the numbers applicable to you. Additional topics will include charitable contributions, taxes, educational programs, limits on salaries, and more. DISCLAIMER: The webinar will not be providing actual legal advice, should not be construed as such, and cannot substitute for the attention individualized legal advice can provide.

On this re-broadcast of Startup Radio, host and attorney Charles Lee Mudd Jr. talks about some of the key decisions to make when starting a startup business. These key moves include choosing a company name and deciding on a entity. There are several considerations and options when selecting an entity. Additionally, once you select the type of entity that best suits your business, it is also helpful to consult a team of experts including a lawyer, accountant and insurance agent to make the best choices that fit your startup's vision.

On the next Startup Radio, we talk with Danny Eizicovits, Ph.D., who is a Co-founder and the CEO of Algobrix. The company teaches kids the basic of coding and robotics using LEGO compatible coding blocks.

Danny says Algobrix is a real game changer as it creates a positive association to coding. Kids build a robot from building blocks and then build code using physical LEGO compatible coding blocks. Each block represents a logical command that allows the robot to move around, make sounds, and light up.

Algobrix recently did a Kickstarter a sucessful campaign over the summer becoming fully funded in 24 hours and raising over $1 Million during the two month time frame. Danny says crowdfunding allowed them to have the world judge their project.

Before joining Algobrix, Danny was teaching at Ben Gurion University and researched a variety of subjects in the field of robotics. Among his projects, he developed an innovative concept for robotic grasping and a 3D robotic game for upper limb rehabilitation.

Algobrix Indiegogo is available here and you can view the Kickstarter Page here.

Listen to the interview on Startup Radio on December 6, 2017 at 6pm.

On the next Startup Radio podcast, we chat with Coby Skonord, the founder of the Milwaukee-based tech startup Ideawake. Ideawake helps brands overcome the engagement gap by crafting unique plans combined with software to connect with those most important to their business. Coby shares his story of leaving his accounting job to start his company because of his passion of crowdsourcing. 

Ideawake has designed a management software that allows employees to share new business ideas with a company's executives and stakeholders. As Coby explains, they use employee knowledge of the business to surface 5% of ideas that will drive 95% of business results. The company also provides programs to help implement those ideas. 

Ideawake has also launched a challenge to the public where anyone can post ideas on ways we can reduce heroin overdose deaths in the City of Milwaukee and beyond for the chance to win prizes and recognition.

On the next episode of Startup Radio, we chat with Gabriella Ribeiro of Explorateur Journeys. With parents in the travel industry, Gabriella grew up traveling the world. She began her career in the travel industry as Advertising/Marketing Manager at GOGO Worldwide Vacations and went on to start her own travel marketing company called Trumarketing and then Explorateur Journeys, a boutique curator of authentic journeys for globally curious travelers.

Explorateur Journeys offers travelers "journeys that leaves a footprint on your soul." Gabriella has extensive knowledge of the Caribbean, Europe, and Mexico, and has visited over a hundred countries. One of her favorite locations is South Africa. She has also launced the 48 Hour Power Jaunt where she plans 48 hour adventures for busy women entrepreneurs. 

Gabriella shares considerations for starting a business including the need to cashflow, something to consider when starting a business and always looking for the  

Gabriella is a graduate of Boston University and holds an MBA in Marketing.

Meg Hirshberg talks about maintaining balance between building a business as an entrepreneur and maintaining a viable family life as a spouse and parent.  Given limited time, entrepreneurs often find they lack the time to both build and maintain a business, on the one hand, and ensure marital and family stability, on the other hand.  Where should time be allocated?  How do we balance competing interests?

Join us to discuss these compelling issues that affect anyone in business and their families.  Meg Hirshberg is the author of "For Better or For Work: A Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs and Their Familes."  She has been a columnist for Inc. Magazine since May 2009 when the magazine launched her "Balancing Acts" column. This episode is a re-broadcast that first aired in 2012.

This is a re-broadcast of our interview with Kelly Azevedo of She's Got Systems.

Having built systems in the corporate world for years, Kelly decided to build her own business and help "conscious, evolutionary entrepreneurs" develop systems that allow business growth without requiring the investment of more and more time performing essential tasks.  In particular, Kelly works with clients whose business includes a strong online component and who need guidance in determining how to implement their goals and objectives. 

The interview orginally aired on September 17, 2012 at 3:00pm Central.

On this episode, guests Ronnie Farhat and Zain Lodhia of the podcast Everything Vive join the show to talk about the growing scene of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality startups.