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The Business News Headlines 21 December 2020

Thanks for coming by on this the shortest day of the year. Tomorrow we start heading toward Spring. Here's what we've got for you today:
Will AT&T cancel its auction of DirectTV;
Ford teams up with Chevy...no not that Chevy;
2020 was a banner year for IPO's';
Intel and the Solar Winds hack;
Stimulus checks and Christmas;
Facebook ads and small business;
The Wall Street Report;
A new C-Suite job is born.
Thanks for listening! 

Business Documents You Should Have with Attorney Sam Kreamer

We were feeling a little Throwback Thursday today and found this archived conversation with attorney Sam Kreamer about the documents every business should have on file...no matter what size the business might be. Some solid tips that were on point in 2016 and make even more sense today.  Listen in to Sam from the Kreamer Law Firm.

The Business News Headlines 16 December 2020

Welcome to the Wednesday Edition of the business news headlines!  Follow along all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Here's what we've got for you today:
Buying a car...some tips and interest rate news;
IPO Fever still strong on Wall Street;
Elon Musk, Las Vegas and Tunnels;
Retail sales numbers fell in November;
The Wall Street Report;
Job seekers and what they are willing to give up;
The "Impostor Syndrome" and what to do.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 14 December 2020

It was an historic day as hundreds of thousands of vaccines were shipped to states here in the U.S. yet, there is still concern about how long it will take to implement the program. Here's what we've got for you today:
New legal issues for...Amazon;
Remote working at Google is...limited;
Even with vaccines out the markets struggled;
An election company fires back at President Trump;
Saving even a little money can help...a lot;
The Wall Street Report
Gender decisions and hiring how one company solved the issue.
Those stories plus for the interview it's Mark Langgin from No Justice - No Peace and what business people need to know and understand that will have a positive impact on not only urban communities but also rural villages and towns. You can hear that conversation...here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 11 December 2020

It's the end of another rocky week and we've got some of the biggest news stories for you from today.  Also, know that you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Easy...no?
California wants in on the DOJ suit against Google;
Remember Clorox Wipes?  Remember?
AMC running out of cash...quickly;
The economic outlook for next year - Part One;
The economic outlook for next year - Part Two'
The Wall Street Report;
The outsize IPO world...real or...hyped up?
Those stories PLUS we get hyper-local each Friday with Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro with Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine.  Sports, music, comedy and more are just a click away.  Have some fun...and listen in. 

The Business News Headlines 8 December 2020

Welcome back to the business news of the day. Here are some of the top stories we've got for you...and remember, you can follow us all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Let's go:
Stimulus dollars not from Congress but state & local;
The price of oil has, once again, stalled out;
The Streaming Wars are heating up;
Stitch Fix...whoa...had a great day;
The Wall Street Report;
What is the Fauci Effect?  We'll tell.
Those stories plus you'll meet Desmund Adams the founder of Focus and Find a socially responsible talent acquisition company that has a stunning message for business and it's not all about fluff. Listen to that remarkable conversation here. 

Imagine Talent Acquisition that Drives Profit...No, Really!

For ever the Human Resources Department has been seen as a necessary expense but what if that same department could be responsible for profit?  That is what Desmund Adams, the founder and CEO of Focus and Find is out to prove.  Focus and Find is a socially responsible talent acquisition company with focus on financial services, technology and health care. What can diversity bring to any company...we asked. 

The Business News Headlines 25 November 2020

The president has pardoned Michael Flynn who plead guilty to lying to the FBI but that story didn't make the business news. Here, however, is what we've got for you today:
Bingo Cards, 2020 and Delivery Vans;
Staying safe? No not the virus but...hackers;
Slack and Salesforce news;
Credit and young people an interesting story;
Door Dash to pay up $2.5 million;
A crockpot story...no, not "crackpot";
The Wall Street Report;
Buy Now - Pay Later, it's a thing.
Those stories plus you'll hear from yet another person who has launched a business during the pandemic. This time it's personal mentor and life coach Matt Kiernan and how he helps men better understand the stress they face daily and how to adjust. You can listen to that conversation here.
 

The Business News Headlines 19 November 2020

It seems like each day we bring you the news of another business or business sector that is struggling or simply going out of business. But, some are thriving. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 19th of November and here is what we've got:
The stock prices of these companies are...way up;
More stimulus stories moved the markets;
Adult children moving...home with their folks;
Facebook defends bringing employees back to the office;
BuzzFeed is buying The Huff Post;
The Wall Street Report
News about wages and Starbucks.
Those stories PLUS you'll meet Roger Stalheim who is in talking about a free business planning summit taking place on December 9th. Yes, it's free and you can join from anywhere you're located.  To listen to that conversation, just click here.
Thanks for coming by! 

Business Planning for 2021 with Roger Stalheim

Our guest is Roger Stalheim from The Alternative Board and we're talking about the Iowa Power Leaders Summit that will happen in early December. BUT, do not let the word "Iowa" keep you from attending this free event that will focus on fiance, better social media efforts and business management. Again this is open to you no matter where you have a business. Here is the link to the Iowa Power Leaders Summit. Enjoy and go learn!