It's the final week of January 2020 and the volatile nature of business has lots of stories today. On tap for you this Monday:
- Kobe Bryant and his business empire;
- GAP closed more stores yesterday;
- Johnson & Johnson says they are working on a new vaccine;
- The coronavirus and the stock market;
- Boeing gets a lifeline;
- Drug stores are running out of...facemasks.
Those stories plus...it's Monday and Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC, The Runway at Southridge and the blog, DMBizMixer joins me to chat it up about business events in the greater Des Moines, Iowa area. Today we're talking about the AMA Experience, finding your key customer with the Iowa Center, getting some startup help, coworking, the 2020 economic outlook and much more. Oh...and the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealer Association event this week. If you want us to highlight your business event it's #DMBizEvents on your social media and Laura will pick it up. Here is that conversation.
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At the opening bell today it was all about a virus and China...but as the day wore on worried investors seemed to move on and we'll share why. It is the business news headlines for the 23rd day of January.
- Former Wells Fargo CEO gets some bad news;
- Planters Peanuts kills off Mr. Peanut and...why;
- FedEx is alerting folks about a scam;
- The White House wants more tax cuts;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Working Women and the 1970's.
Those stories plus this: Over the past several months we've reported on the number of trucking companies who have shut their doors. At the same time there is a lack of drivers. Add to those issues new demands regarding packaging of freight, electronic logs, new technology and something called "density rating". With me is Brian Bartz from DLS Worldwide as we talk about the many changes in the industry and the "State of Freight". You can listen here.
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It wasn't poor earnings and it wasn't the Impeachment Trial but a virus that turned the markets south. It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 21st of January...thanks for being here:
- China strikes again only this time with a disease;
- Boeing stops production of the 737 Max;
- Rural hospitals are in trouble and why;
- A Target shopper tries to shame a clerk but it all backfires;
- A burger chain files for Chapter 11 protection;
- The Wall Street Report;
- Want to live the "American Dream"? Head to Canada.
Those stories and a return visit from attorney George Isaacson who was with us by phone several months ago. I caught up with him in Maricopa Arizona during a speaking engagement to the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association on the impact of sales tax collection by states, counties, cities and others and what that is doing to online retailers and what should be done about the issue. I think you'll also find the history behind the Constitution very interesting. Listen here.
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Back in November we promised you a return conversation with attorney George Isaacson from Brann & Isaacson a law firm in Maine. Mr. Isaacson represents multi–channel marketers and electronic merchants throughout the United States in connection with state sales, use and income tax matters, as well as regulatory issues. I sat down with George in Maricopa, Arizona where he was speaking to members of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association about the impact that 12,000 tax entities in the United States has on the economics of small and medium size companies. What he says will shock you and how to fix it may give those of you selling on the Internet some...hope.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long 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 at 2pm 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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It's Christmas Eve...Eve and we've not only got the business news headlines but also a look at some fun stuff for business events in the Greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro and a look at some friends in Detroit. On tap:
- Super Saturday was really...SUPER for Retail;
- China trying to boost it's economy cuts tariffs;
- Boeing CEO out and the stock...up;
- The slow railway in Europe that is winning;
- Retail took a big hit this year. More to come?
- The Wall Street Report
- The U.S. sides with Germany about Roundup.
Also today, because of the holiday Laura Kinnard is in to chat it up about some things going on in the Des Moines Metro tonight and into later in the week. Think...Festivus and more. To hear that...click here.
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Even with the impeachment vote in the U.S. House of Representatives business barely noticed. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 19th of December, thanks for being here. In the news:
- Walmart and "high-end" booze;
- New retirement plans on the horizon;
- Oh oh...beef prices headed up;
- Starbucks & Sick Leave;
- Another Obamacare decision to impact 2020;
- The Wall Street Report;
- $1.7 million in questionable payments...think Iowa;
- Uber slapped with a $4.4 million fine.
Those stories plus a conversation about the restaurant business with Kathleen McGuire the wife and business partner of Chef Jacob Demars who has brought a new eatery to the Greater Des Moines Metro. R I Restaurant is in our Small Business Spotlight and you get to meet Kathleen here.
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Each week Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and DMBizMixer joins me to chat it up about various business events in the Des Moines Metro that you can attend and learn more as well as interact with others. Today we've got the Chris Snyder program about social media at Drake, understanding government contracts at the Iowa Center for Economic Success, "The Future of Work" at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, a non-profit mastermind event at Gravitate in Des Moines and so much more.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long 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 at 2pm 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 for Wednesday the 11th of December, and thanks for coming by. Today we've got:
- Apple WAS the world's largest public company but, no more;
- Home Depot and...Opioids?
- The Cocaine Santa Controversy;
- Pay Up - Prices are headed up on...;
- The Time Person of the Year;
- The Word of the Year.
Those stories plus constitutional law professor and partner in the firm Brann & Isaacson of Lewiston, Maine, George Isaacson joins me to talk about online sales tax and how it impacts sellers, different product, the more than 11,000 tax jurisdictions and the risk sellers have in getting any of this...wrong. To hear that conversation, click here.
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My guest is George Isaacson a partner with Brann-Isaacson of Lewiston, Maine and a constitutional law professor who has argued before the Supreme Court. Mr. Isaacson will talk about the nightmare of calculating taxes for more than 11,000 different tax entities in the United States along with what is taxed, what isn't and the risks in not getting it right. Plus, he has a solution to the problem. It's an interesting conversation for both buyers and sellers and you can hear that here.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long 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 at 2pm 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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At a time when so many retail stores are closing one company bucks the trend. It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 5th day of December...thanks for coming by! In the news:
- The success of retail here may forecast economic trouble;
- Russia and OPEC and Oil;
- The biggest IPO...ever;
- Obamacare and falling insurance costs...for some;
- Wall Street today;
- Child care and parents;
- Hung-Over or really sick?
Also today, on this Throwback Thursday the great Small Business Spotlight we brought you over a year ago. You'll meet entrepreneur Chad Hitsman and EdgeTech a sharpening service that comes to your home or your restaurant. No more dull blades and just in time for Christmas Dinner...or a gift? Hear that story here.
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