Technology

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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AARP-Iowa
National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
Oasis - A Paychex Company
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The Business News Headlines 21 May 2020

We took yet another hit with a new set  of unemployment numbers today and that has a, slight, impact on Wall Street. Here are the stories we've got cooked up for you today:
The biggest mall in the U.S. has missed 2 months of mortgage payments;
We like it:  New Zealand is considering a nationwide 4 day work week;
Billionaires and the Pandemic - Doing quite well thank you;
Small Businesses in Big Trouble;
The Wall Street Report;
COVID19 details from today...worldwide.
Those stories plus an emotional conversation with the Executive Director of the Iowa CareGivers Association, Di Findley. We'll be talking about issues such as COVID19 Testing, Child Care Issues & Concerns and Personal Protective Equipment. In April the Iowa CareGivers Association conducted surveys on those three issues and the answers highlight the massive problems Iowa has with our direct caregiving efforts. For reference here is the official State of Iowa COVID10 Website. To hear that conversation click here. 

The Business News Headlines 20 May 2020

Midweek and it feels like a roller coaster on Wall Street.  Welcome to this edition of the business news headlines. Give us ten minutes and you'll get the top business news stories of the day:
Billions of dollars and banks are...worried;
Trouble at McDonald's;
We've got buyers but no inventory;
Stimulus dollars and prepaid debit cards;
The Wall Street Report;
Facebook gets into online shopping.
Those stories PLUS a fun conversation with professional voice artist Sharon Feingold. How she got into the business, who she does work for and much more in this interview that talks about the business of being a voice professional.  Click here to listen. 
Thanks for coming by.

Science and COVID19 with Yogesh Shah, MD - Broadlawns Medical Center

If you pay attention to the news about COVID19, and who doesn't, you will hear various stories about everything from testing (or a lack of the same) to how it will just, like magic, disappear. Recently Yogesh Shah, M.D. the Medical Director for Broadlawns Medical Center of Des Moines, Iowa did a session with AARP-Iowa taking questions and answering concerns. We thought it would be great to invite him to The Business News Hour to separate fact from fiction. While we could not be more anxious for business to get "back to normal" quickly...as we examined the scientific reality of the pandemic...that seems less and less likely. He also shares details of a new test and Broadlawns is partnering with The United Way of Central Iowa to reach many in underserved sections of the community.  Here is Dr. Shah. 
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 18 May 2020

Once again "Hope springs eternal" as investors cheered news about a possible vaccine and oil for July delivery shot up.  Here's what we've got for you today:
What's going on with the bulls on Wall Street;
Restaurants say "social distancing" will do their businesses in;
What are "Negative Interest Rates;
What about your home mortgage;
Mark Cuban is all in for "Trickle Up Economics";
Can virtual meetings promote gender equality?
Also today Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and The Runway Innovation Studio is in to talk about virtual events and some thoughts about the future of the...office.  You can hear that...here.
Thanks for listening! 

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
Tero International

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 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!
 

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

Internet Sales & Sales Tax with Constitutional Law Professor George Isaacson

While in Maricopa, Arizona for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) Annual Conference and Trade Show we were able to sit down with Professor George Isaacson who is also the Senior Partner for the law firm Brann & Isaacson for another conversation about online sales and sales tax. With over 12,000 tax bodies in the United States it's increasingly difficult to manage and collect taxes. However, there is a solution.  We open up by talking about the Constitution and trade. 
 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