Taxes and Investment

From IRS Scams to Identity Theft with Shaul & Desmond

Protecting yourself and your business is what this CPA firm does. Here is a conversation about identity theft, IRS scams and more with Alicia Shaul and Joe Desmond from Shaul & Desmond CPA. Some truly stunning information about a lost $6 billion each year. Listen in. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Business and the Iowa Legislature

The Iowa Chamber Alliance presented their legislative wish list during a press event on December 1st. We asked John Stineman, the Executive Director for the Alliance, to join us for a conversation about taxes, corporate tax incentives and rural revitalization. We think it made for an interesting conversation as business asks for more from the Iowa Legislature.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Wage & Hour Rules, Taxes and More

In this conversation with Alicia Shaul, CPA from Shaul & Desmond we covered lots of ground. As you may know the wage and overtime rules that were supposed to go into effect on December 1st have been stopped by a court order out of Texas. What is the effect, what should businesses do and how about those promised tax cuts from President Elect Trump? Lots of conversation and worth a listen. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Learning the Business of a Certified Public Accountant

Our guests are from the Shaul and Desmond CPA firm in West Des Moines. Partner Alicia Shaul and staff accountant Barbara Saeugling are here to talk about what a CPA can do for closely held businesses. What do they see in the numbers and it's much more than income taxes. Join us and learn more from Alicia... 
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.

Starting a Business Startup? Better Listen to this...First

Just saying you want to start a business isn't enough.  Today we learn the Who, What and When of a business startup through the help of Thomas Kutz and Sam Kreamer of the Kreamer Law Firm. Lots of great information here that you need to know before you startup that startup. 
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.

Employers - Full Time Employees and the Affordable Care Act

There are new rules out for the Affordable Care Act that deal with what makes up a "full time employee". Not knowing what to do can cost your business big money. Here Ned Flynn from Merit Resources, from the INS Family of Companies, joins us for that discussion. This is something you need to listen to...really. 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.

What is Compass Financial and They are Doing..What?

Our guest is a returning friend Kurt Pearson the founder of Compass Financial of West Des Moines. We break down what it is his company does in the area of investment advice and who might benefit from a relationship. Then we move on to a couple of special events happening on the 12th. And, you are invited! Here is our conversation: 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.

Markets and Insurance with Curt Fett

The market volatility has everyone in a panic.  We asked financial advisor Curtis Fett of Fett Financial to share his thoughts on that and to tell us a bit about September and Life Insurance Month.  Some practical tips and information for just about everybody. 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.

Gov. Martin O'Malley - The Business News Hour

While we don't do "Toxic Talk Radio" here we are interested in what the candidates have to say about business issues. Recently Gov. Martin O'Malley was in Des Moines for the Greater Des Moines Partnership candidate forum. While most of the media asked questions about...politics...we had a couple of business questions. Here is that exchange. 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.

This CPA says the Affordable Care Act is a Boost to Business Startups

We've all heard the "doom and gloom" about the Affordable Care Act. Here is one CPA who believes now is the perfect time for you to start that business because of the benefits of the ACA.  This isn't politics it's the Tax Code.  Meet Bruce Schmiedlin, CPA.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.