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The Business News Headlines 20 May 2020

Midweek and it feels like a roller coaster on Wall Street.  Welcome to this edition of the business news headlines. Give us ten minutes and you'll get the top business news stories of the day:
Billions of dollars and banks are...worried;
Trouble at McDonald's;
We've got buyers but no inventory;
Stimulus dollars and prepaid debit cards;
The Wall Street Report;
Facebook gets into online shopping.
Those stories PLUS a fun conversation with professional voice artist Sharon Feingold. How she got into the business, who she does work for and much more in this interview that talks about the business of being a voice professional.  Click here to listen. 
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The Business News Headlines 18 May 2020

Once again "Hope springs eternal" as investors cheered news about a possible vaccine and oil for July delivery shot up.  Here's what we've got for you today:
What's going on with the bulls on Wall Street;
Restaurants say "social distancing" will do their businesses in;
What are "Negative Interest Rates;
What about your home mortgage;
Mark Cuban is all in for "Trickle Up Economics";
Can virtual meetings promote gender equality?
Also today Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and The Runway Innovation Studio is in to talk about virtual events and some thoughts about the future of the...office.  You can hear that...here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 14 May 2020

We're back at it and welcome to Thursday!  Here are the business news stories we've got lined up for you today:
Wall Street rebounded and pushed aside the lousy jobs report;
FedEx to slow delivery times;
What you're buying online...yep, we've got a list;
Luxury items coming back it's called "Revenge Shopping";
Speaking of luxury...what about...meat;
A firm want to buy up...malls.  No, really;
The Wall Street Report;
What if "Work from Home" is a real trend...
Thanks for listening...see it didn't take that much time!

The Business News Headlines 13 May 2020

It's really hard to believe that we were in such a different place just three months ago. Then, not much talk about a recession...today it's different.  Here are the stories we've got for you today:
Fed Chair says we must do more or face a major risk;
90,000 workers may lose their jobs but executives get $4.5 million;
Big tax breaks for big businesses click in;
Consumers not hording but a new habit is taking place;
Prices Sink - Prices Rise - The tale of two economies;
The Wall Street Report;
Expect more lousy jobless numbers tomorrow.
Those stories plus a loan program for micro-businesses in Iowa that didn't or couldn't qualify for state or federal business bailout programs. You'll meet Deidre DeJear and Kameron Middlebrooks and the Iowa Small Business Relief Fund.  To listen, click here.
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The Iowa Small Business Relief Fund

Everyday we report on the regional and national business news and we're keenly aware that the financial programs being handled by the federal government have, for the most part, flowed to large companies. But, what about the small company? The company that has one to just a few employees? The small businesses that may not enjoy a hefty banking relationship? There are...thousands. Now a consortium has created the Iowa Small Business relief Fund for the express purpose of supporting these micro-businesses who have not been recipients of federal or state relief collars. Meet Kameron Middlebrooks and Deidre DeJear as we talk about how this program is more than money, how small business owners can apply and how others might donate. Go....
 The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
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The Business News Headlines 11 May 2020

Welcome back to a brand new business week. Today, if you were watching the markets it was like a roller coaster and we'll share details. And, we've got these stories ready for you on your time:
Plenty of buyers but sellers sitting it out;
Toyota slashing U.S. production;
Coal takes another hit;
California stands to loose millions;
Another retailer files Chapter 11;
AMC saw its stock soar by 56%;
The Wall Street Report;
You...yes you...have been busy cutting your cable TV.
Those stories plus a conversation about debit and credit card payment charges. My guest is Steve Casteel the founder of Payteva who not only helps businesses save but also educates his clients and others about the myriad of credit card charges out there.  Stunning...  To listen click here. 
Thanks for listening!
 

Paying Too Much in Processing Fees? Meet Payteva and Steve Casteel

As a consumer you, and I, don't give it much thought when we swipe a credit or debit card. But, the merchant who is getting paid by us also pays processing fees that vary according to what type of transaction it is, if they key in zip codes and more really quirky aspects of processing payments. Meet Steve Casteel the founder of Payteva an independent credit and debit card processing company that helps businesses cut costs while educating them on best practices.  We learned something...perhaps you will to.
 The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
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AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
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The Business News Headlines 13 April 2020

So many things going on in the world of business and we've got the top news stories just a click away.  Here's what we've got for you:
Essential or...not;
The bottom could be falling out of the used car market;
Amazon and third party sellers;
Sexual harassment at McDonald's?
The Oil Deal - Too little too late;
Sobering news about the economy;
The Wall Street Report;
The "Post Pandemic" Office.
Those stories and Laura Kinnard is in talking about how some are finding out that going digital isn't the waste of time they may have once thought it was. You can hear that conversation here. 
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 6 April 2020

There was euphoria on Wall Street today. We'll share why and why it's important but it is not the economy. The business news headlines today:
Stocks reflect hope but not the economy;
Americans say $1,200 isn't enough;
Who gets left out from the stimulus checks;
Wells Fargo is out;
Allstate Insurance is in;
No Refund For You;
The Wall Street Report
Those stories plus Laura Kinnard and I chat about being overwhelmed by all the online activity and how new surroundings can be distracting. Doing business in a whole new world is the topic and you can hear our conversation here. 
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The Business News Headlines 3 April 2020

The first days of April have not been kind as mounting numbers of people succumb to COVID-19. And all of that has had a major impact on business. Here's what we have for you today:
First it was Costco now Target;
Midwest Grocer HyVee enacts new social distancing guides;
Hobby Lobby, finally, calls it quits and no pay for employees;
Vermont says these are non-essential retail items;
Airlines: Vouchers or Refunds...wanna guess;
Mortgage relief...well maybe;
3M pushes back on the president;
The Wall Street Report;
Remember cannabis stock...it's in trouble.
Thanks for listening!