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The Business News Headlines 29 May 2020

Hard to believe that we're a day away from being in June!  Here's the business news headlines that we've got ready for you today.  Thanks for listening!
Six major brands filed for bankruptcy in May. We have a list;
Remember the Trump COVID19 postcard? Now we know the cost;
Jail for some small business owners;
Farmworkers and COVID10 it's another big story;
The Wall Street Report;
Big changes for your downtown office coming.
Thanks for coming by.  Have a great weekend and remember we're back on Sunday a Noon Central Time with the Business Week in Review on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Between now and then, follow us on Twitter for news, interviews and business information, daily. We're @IoB_NewsHour.
Thanks again! 

The Business News Headlines 28 May 2020

Wall Street was rolling along pretty well and then in the final hour...opps!  It's the business news headlines for Thursday the 28th of May, thanks for being here. Here's what we've got teed up for you:
Another 2.1 Americans file for unemployment. Have we hit bottom;
Airlines begin cutting more jobs;
April numbers for pending home sales are...
Brace yourself, more retail store closings;
Renters and Automated Background Checks...an issue;
What happens if your boss says, "Stay home and work.";
The Wall Street Report;
J.C. Penny and going out of business sales.
Thanks so much for listening...tell a friend.  We get to do this Monday - Friday and follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines 26 May 2020

Hope that you had a memorable Memorial Day and we're grateful to be back from a day off. In the business news today:
Wall Street while Americans worry;
More vaccine talk and a new player;
Grocery prices to go...up and why;
Another restaurant chain downsizing;
Heard of "COVID-Campers;
The "Back to Work" incentive;
The Wall Street Report
Small Businesses and the "COVID-Fee".
Those stories plus a conversation with Tero Trainer Kyle Hopkins. Kyle and I talk about the strain social distancing has on our culture and how it's different than many parts of the world. We also talk about connectivity, changes in business models due to the pandemic and more. Kyle Hopkins from Tero International.  To listen, just click here.  
Thanks for coming by! 
 

The Importance of Connecting with Kyle Hopkins

He is a returning guest meet Kyle Hopkins who has traveled the world and has a deep understanding of various cultures and how they connect with others. Here we talk about that and the importance of getting connected and staying connected. We also talk about tools to stay connected and how important it is to take the time to work on your business. We also touched on how companies have altered their business model in the time of COVID19. Kyle Hopkins from Tero International for the interview. 
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 Future of Office Life with Laura Kinnard

She's back from her virtual event Emerging Stronger that featured many startups and small business owners seeking answers to important questions during our current business climate. Here Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and The Runway Innovation Studio and I discuss virtual meetings and what the future of the office might be even post pandemic. Insightful or...not?  Let us know. 
 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. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
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The Business News Headlines 15 May 2020

It's been a week...  Welcome to the Business News Headlines for Friday the 15th day of May.  Thanks for coming by. Here is what we have on tap for you today:
Time to refinance?  We're talking mortgage rates;
Looking for a new house? Elon has listed several;
A potential corporate tax cut coming;
Orlando is opening up but will tourists show;
The Trump Administration and the war on food;
Tanking retail number and a surprise;
The Wall Street Report
Tech workers starting to flee Silicon Valley and why.
Thanks for listening...see that didn't take long! 

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.
Thanks for coming by! 

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. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International

The Business News Headlines 8 May 2020

If you took a look at what happened on Wall Street today you might be convinced that the pandemic is behind us and we're roaring' back. Here's what we've got for you today:
Four things that boosted investors today;
J.C. Penny is said to be filing for Chapter 11;
Pandemic pain hits the post office;
This business sector is doing well, very well;
Could the economy sink a victory for the GOP;
The Wall Street Report;
Some colleges are not boosting tuition and why.
Thanks for listening! 
 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. 
Our Sponsors
AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
Tero International