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The Business News Headlines 6 April 2021

We had to make some programming changes today because our guest, Lorie Vincent and Stand Up Rural America is running up on a deadline.  Check that conversation below. In the news today:
Included in the Facebook breach?
Here is the link to find out in 10 seconds;
The Global Minimum Tax is....
Best job listing tip we've seen;
Kimball Musk sells Tesla stock and it means...
The Wall Street Report;
Anxiety issues about returning to the office.
For the interview meet Lorie Vincent who's firm Accelerating by Design is the brain-child behind the Stand Up Rural America Summit happening in Charleston, West Virginia April 27 - 29.  We'll talk about the who, what and why of going and more.  To listen to that conversation just click here. 
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 29 March 2021

If you had not yet heard that ship that was blocking the Suez Canal...well, the boat...is afloat.  Welcome to the Monday Edition of the business news headlines. Here is what we've got for you today:
Big news about how effective the vaccine is;
President Biden is asking for mask mandates;
Troubling signs of an increase in COVID19 infections;
A stimulus payment update;
A deadline for Medicare looms this week;
The eviction deadline is extended;
The Wall Street Report;
Do these systems really "eat" resumes?
For the interview you'll meet professional videographer Nika Clark from Tero International. You'll learn more about this former broadcaster who now turns out very directed video work for Tero plus some solid tips for business as you consider using video in your marketing efforts. Click here to meet Nika! 
Thanks for listening! 
 

The Business News Headlines 25 March 2021

It's a busy business news day but we start off today with a special note from FEMA and while it's not business it may be helpful for those of you listening. Here's what we've got today:
FEMA to help pay for burial costs;
No, that vaccine was meant for...
127 Million Households a big number;
Savings and getting a better bank deal;
Not another toilet paper shortage;
Good news from the unemployment line;
The Wall Street Report;
Getting high in New York State.
For the interview it's Desmund Adams with us from Focus and Find in the closing days of National Women's Month. Here is the question: As women make up the majority of Americans why are they not better represented in board rooms and c-suites?  And, what if we told you that if that happened businesses could drive better profits?  Click here to listen! 
 

Driving Profit by Focusing on Diversity with Desmund Adams

February is National Women's Month and yet what is business doing to really embrace the inclusion of women in leadership roles? Not only because it's the right thing to do but because it will drive...profit. Here Desmund Adams the founder of Focus and Find explains the holy grail of business which is...profit. He believes that to get there your business needs to mirror society because at the end of the day to expand your reach and to build profit you need to expand your horizon....and if everybody in the company only sees the world in one way you'll never get there. 
Thanks for listening!
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on 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.

The Business of Worker Safety with Rep. Ras Smith

If you missed our exclusive interview with Rep. Ras Smith (D-Waterloo) this past Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL here is that conversation. Rep. Smith tells us he is committed to providing for worker safety in Iowa and to that end is preparing legislation for consideration. We talk about the plight of "essential workers", COVID19, OSHA and why business, for productivity and profit, should be paying attention to worker health and safety. 
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on 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.

Evolving to Meet Client Demands with Liz Cooney of Tero International

As the world enters the second year of dealing with COVID19 business models have had to change dramatically. Here Liz Cooney, the Director of Training for Tero International, is back to talk about the three areas Tero has adapted to meet the needs of their clients. In addition we talk about a new study that looks at CEO "confidence" which in 2020 has hit a new low.  Lot's of great information here to help you and your career. 
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on 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.

The Business News Headlines 19 February 2021

It's Friday and we've made it to the weekend! Just ahead you'll hear from Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and our hyper-local look at "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro...no matter where you live it's a lighthearted look...and life. Meanwhile in the business news headlines:
OK, so how big is our economic hole?
The IRS is also pleased with Wall Street;
Work from home? How about a pay cut?
The post COVID job picture;
A cooking product recall;
The Texas power grid...oh my;
The Wall Street Report;
And, oil prices fall again and why.
Those stories plus Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine.  It's a fun look at Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro.  To listen, just click here.
Thanks for coming by. 
 

The Business News Headlines 18 February 2021

We're continuing our work during National Entrepreneurship Week with our guest and entrepreneur Desmund Adams of Focus and Find.  But, before we get to that conversation that is loaded with solid information and advice here are the news stories we've got for you:
Walmart and stimulus dollars. He said..what?
They are not interested in doing $15 an hour;
New first time unemployment numbers spell trouble;
"We need chips!" But, hold the salsa;
Tesla cuts and raises vehicle prices and why;
Congress today heard about GameStop;
Texas is...a mess and the impact on you;
The Wall Street Report;
What is "sheltering in job"?  We'll share.
Those stories plus my conversation with the founder of Focus and Find, Desmund Adams. Learn what drives this entrepreneur, what his firm means to business leaders who are willing to invest in higher productivity and profits simply by creating a more diverse workforce. You'll learn about decisions, passion and even some solid advice for other entrepreneurs.  To listen in...click this link. 

Business News Headlines 8 February 2021

It's another Monday and welcome to the business news headlines. So much information...give us less than ten minutes and you're up to speed on some of the biggest business news stories of the day.  Here's what we've got for you:
They are dropping out of the labor force in massive numbers;
Stock rose today for the 6th day in a row;
We've got some prison news;
The "culture" of Google could "change";
No profits but he stock is up 3,000%;
Workers and the Amazon Union Vote;
The Wall Street Report;
Restrictions lifted while a new variant makes landfall.
Those stories plus for the interview we've got Charlie Wishman the president of the Iowa AFL/CIO in to talk about some shocking issues that we recently stumbled on. You'll hear about new legislation that has bubbled up in Washington D.C., the horrid story of what race had to do with how "Right to Work" came to be and thoughts about the Amazon vote in Alabama. To listen, just click this link.
Thanks for coming by! 
 

The Business News Headlines & More 4 February 2021

We're nearly to Friday, how is that possible? Today in the business news headlines we've got a look at some job numbers and what happened on Wall Street that moved the markets.  Plus a conversation with a very interesting entrepreneur from Los Angeles. Let's go:
New records were set on Wall Street and why;
The fired CEO of Parler is talking;
Ford is back in the news today;
First time unemployment numbers were lower;
But, the number of job cuts is worrisome;
Canada Goose, the coats - not the bird, has a story;
The Wall Street Report;
Ever heard of "Boomerang Employees"? You will.
Those stories and for the interview you'll meet voiceover artist Laura Keenan. "Tough as nails with a sleek sense of style".  She has an amazing story about how much work she's put into her craft over the past several years and is just now launching. The dedication, study and guidance is really something. To listen, just click here.
Thanks for coming by!