Retail Tips

The Business of Promoting Business

His name is Peter Children and he's been in the business of helping promote sales through the use of premiums for over fifty years. Peter is from Mason City, Iowa but travels the world in search of fine objects that businesses can use as premium offers. From artwork to jewelry the quality of his offerings are tremendous. Enjoy this brief conversation with Peter, who at 80, sees no retirement ahead. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Small Business Spotlight - Tradewinds Tile & Stone

Our Small Business Spotlight shines on Tradewinds Tile and Stone based in Bradenton, Florida with Nancy Sutton Scott. She and her partner Lisa Tosi-Horn are celebrating five years in the business of decorating homes in their area.  We talked about the business and what tends to set them apart from other local businesses. Nancy has an extensive retail background from department stores to, wait for it, Disney. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Secret of Sales Success? Asking the Right Questions

Our guest is one of the Tero International trainers, Trish Baumhover. She's a return guest who, this time, shares some thoughts about how sales people can really connect with customers and close a sale that makes both the buyer and seller pleased with the transaction. And, the best news this is all trainable. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Renters Warehouse of Des Moines with Brad Neal

No matter if it's a house you own or d duplex you know the headaches of being a landlord. Enter Renters Warehouse of Des Moines. We chat with owner, Brad Neal about what services his company offers, what they do before, during and after the renter is part of your world. An interesting opportunity for many of you who own but hate to manage. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Year End Action Items for Business Owners

Is your business house in order?  Here Sam Kreamer and Thomas Kutz offer some solid tips on what you should have in place...to protect you and your business moving forward. From business activities (written down) to employee agreements to buy-sell agreement. Got 'em? And big tax news for your business as well... Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

eShipperUSA for Business that Ships Anything

The company has been active for decades in Canada and just recently opened up eShipperUSA. Sal Kermalli shares his family story, what it is they can offer businesses of any size and the results they have delivered to large and small companies nationwide. Shipping something? You've got a new partner with eShipperUSA: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Networking and Social Media for Business with Laura

It's a very short business week but still there are some networking events in the Des Moines Metro for business. In addition we chat a bit about how retail can better use social media including Twitter Hashtags during Black Friday and beyond. Here's Laura Kinnard with more: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

A Marketing Tip for Business...Your Business?

Here's a Marketing Tip we did last week during the broadcast. No matter what business you have you can do more business by enlisting the help of Brand Warriors.  You, in your business can do better than the malls and the big box department stores if you work at cultivating...Brand Warriors. How do you do that? Here's that retail/business marketing tip with a hat tip to Von Maur: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Sign Business with Steve Smith of Fastsigns

There have been lots of changes in the way business uses signage. We asked Steve Smith the owner of Fastsigns in Clive, Iowa to visit with us about the trends in signage today and how his business has grown over the past twelve years. Some interesting insights for your business. Have a listen: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Successful Marketing and Branding with Chuck Mefford

When we started the Business News Hour we did so to give voice to business and to offer businesses, large and small, ideas on how they might rise to the top. This week Chuck Mefford from the author of Brand Formations is in town helping business owners build a better, more remarkable and sustainable brand.  Brands that people know and trust. We caught up with this Dallas based marketer and asked some questions about how business can do a better job at getting known.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.