Small Business

Sequel Architecture in The Small Business Spotlight

We love telling the stories of entrepreneurs and when they launch a new business in the middle of a pandemic...it really becomes special. Meet Steve Wilke-Shapiro who recently launched Sequel Architecture a full service design firm doing business across Iowa. Listen to the thoughtful way Steve approaches each project, some tips on hiring an architect, the story of a 173 year-old building and more.  Meet Steve...in our Small Business Spotlight: 

The Business News Headlines 2 October 2020

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines and yep, you can follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Two things rocked Wall Street today;
Tesla blows past sales numbers but...
Women leaving the workforce in stunning numbers;
Baby, it's cold outside. Restaurants feeling the chill;
AirBnB is seeking some major cash in their IPO;
The Wall Street Report;
And, we know what you are listening to...and it's growing.
Those stories PLUS we've got Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine with Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro.  Hey, it's Friday and YOU deserve to have a little fun. Click through to find out who we're talking about this week.  
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 23 September 2020

The markets slid yet again today making this September, like many, rough on Wall Street. Here's what we've got on tap for you today:
They are not going quietly...think TicTok;
Tesla sues the Trump Administration and why;
The Fed offers a somber update on the economy;
Volkswagen is on a mission and you are the target;
Scams are on the rise and we'll give you some samples;
Who is responsible for a lack of small business capital;
The Wall Street Report;
Climate change and big name responses.
Thanks for listening!  And, you can join us outside of the news on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
 

29th State Apparel in the Small Business Spotlight

It's amazing what you can find just by listening. A couple of weeks ago I was making some calls from the office and stumbled on the mother of Kylie Kolz one half of something called 29th State Apparel. Kylie, along with her brother Nick, have created a line of clothing that not only cool but has a message. Where does the name come from, what they sell, how they market and more. In addition the startup shares 5% of their profits with local charities. Nice. Meet Kylie right here.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 16 September 2020

Well, things started off good enough but quickly fell apart even with the Fed rate news. It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 16th day of September and here is what we've got:
What the Fed said about interest rates means;
Amazon is coming to your hamlet sooner than later;
Working women leaving the workforce;
Retail numbers today are, well, not so hot;
Out of sync: Wall Street vs. Main Street;
I huge IPO today, no, really;
The Wall Street Report;
If you do this first thing in the morning...you shouldn't.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News & More 14 September 2020

It's a brand new business week and thanks for coming by for the business news headlines. Here's what we have for you today:
There are a record 12 deals in the IPO Pipeline;
Europe braces for a tough winter;
Who you are impacts your economics;
Did we learn from the Great Recession;
They say the future of business is...not good and why;
The Wall Street Report
The Grocery BOOM is...gone.
Those stories PLUS you'll meet Farmer/Attorney Warren Varley who is from Stuart, Iowa and is running for the Iowa State Senate in a sprawling district that includes Adar, Cass, Dallas, Guthrie and part of Polk County.  We'll talk about rural economic development, the factors that Iowa should be paying attention to. We'll chat about taxes, tax credits, education and more.  Meet Warren Varley right here. 
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines & More 31 August 2020

It's the final day of August 2020. Thanks, once again, for coming by for the business news headlines.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Success doesn't always mean your stock will soar;
Guess what happened to Zoom's revenue;
Consumers win as airlines dump change fees;
Drones and Amazon: Is it a bird, a plane???? Nah...
Has your credit been...reduced;
The Wall Street Report
Dating has taken a hit due to COVID19 what about children?
Those stories PLUS you'll meet Mike Harlow in this Small Business Spotlight. Mike is an entrepreneur from Hannibal, Missouri and he is, sort of, a "storm chaser". To hear that segment just click here. 

Chasing Storms - Meet Entrepreneur Mike Harlow

When that massive storm ripped through Iowa two weeks ago dozens of linemen raced into the state to assist in getting thousands of homes and businesses power. Following that effort folks like Mike Harlow of Greener Tree Care of Hannibal, Missouri came to clear trees and pick up debris. Mike is an entrepreneur and he's been all over the United States with his business. I asked him to sit down for a bit and tell me his story.  We think you'll like it...we sure made a friend. 

The Business News Headlines 18 August 2020

It's the business news headlines for Tuesday the 18th day of August and 76 days until the November election.  Here's what we've got for you today:
Catch a movie and the ticket is just 15 cents;
100 years ago today women won the right to vote;
COVID19 and College;
You and your passion for buying online..it's growing;
Social Security and Joe Biden;
CEO pay up a whopping 1,167%;
The Wall Street Report;
Halloween 2020...yikes!
Thanks for listening!

The Business News Headlines 17 August 2020

While we're back in full...much of Iowa continues to lag due to the major storm that raced through the state last Monday.  Calls for help in Eastern Iowa continue. Here's what we've got for you today:
Mortgage delinquency numbers are shocking;
Fast Food and Fast Casual seeking thousands of workers;
What was that about oil prices today;
Are small businesses beating the odds;
She says the pandemic is in the "rear view mirror";
The Wall Street Report;
Working Moms and Dads at a "breaking point".
Those stories and a segment about the upcoming Hawkeye on Safety program that is open for everybody and...FREE to attend. To listen to Bill Gerhard and Tammi Goerdt click this link.