Insight On Business the News Hour

The ACA and Hidden Costs for Business

There are lots of moving parts when it comes to the Affordable Care Act and where do you turn for answers? Our guests are Ned Flynn from Merit Resources of Iowa and Jeff Feitshans from Merit Resources of Colorado who break down some of the new IRS reporting requirements of the ACA and information business owners and managers will find helpful. Here is that 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.

Business, Networking and Your Business Story with Laura

We're with our regular contributor, Laura Kinnard as we chat about some business networking events in the Des Moines Metro. We also take a side trip down the path of getting your business story to consumers and to the media.  What is your plan for getting...found?  We offer some tips. 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.

Voices from the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association

At random we asked eight business leaders who are members of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association about their business and their biggest business concerns...the stuff they worry about the most. These are all owners or officers of companies involved in agriculture and we think you'll be surprised that the business issues they are worried about may well be the same that keep you up at night. We chat with:Mike Prieb from Buhler, KansasJohn Dyke from Downing, WisconsinBrian Kitch from Bourbon, IndianaRandy Anderson from Bluffton, OhioKendell Jensen from Thief River Falls, MinnesotaJim & Richard Cook from Clinton, MissouriMike Winter from Sioux Falls, South DakotaEnjoy!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 Agricultural Parts Business with Jeff Griggs

The National Tractor Parts Dealer Association is made up of small businesses and large corporations. They supply agricultural and construction parts and equipment to many end users. Our guest is the president of NTPDA, Jeff Griggs of All States Ag Parts. We talk about the farm economy, the association and more. Here is that 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.

The Central Iowa Center for Independent Living - Who Knew?

Our guest is the new executive director of the Central Iowa Center for Independent Living, Reyma McCoy McDeid. Something we bet you didn't know existed. We learn about their unique place in assisting people with disabilities and how the staff has a personal connection with people who are disabled. 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 Walnut Creek Watershed - The Economics of Change

Water. It seems that every day, for the past two months we've had a business news story about...water. Today we look at the economics behind the Walnut Creek Watershed Program with Clive City Councilperson Susan Judkins and from RDG Planning & Design Gregory Pierce who speaks to the many levels of incorporation from business owners to contractors to homeowners in Dallas and Polk Counties.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.

Cyber Security and Your Money with Jodi Selby

Every day your money is at risk along with your identity and more. With the rash of data breaches we've seen over the past few months we thought it might be a good time to catch you and your business up with some cyber-security tips with Jodi Selby of Banker's Trust. Here are several solid ideas for you to implement...now. 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.

Legal Tips - Two Documents to Protect Your Business

Our legal team of Thomas Kutz and Sam Kreamer of the Kreamer Law Firm offer up some tips on two very important business documents: Non Disclosure Agreements and Non Compete Agreements. Are they enforceable? How detailed must they be? What should be included in each, can a judge amend them and can failure to sign a non compete be grounds for termination? We cover lots of ground in a very short time. 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.

SquareOneDSM presents Meg with Lincoln&Lexi

What started out as a dream has become a reality for Meg Fisher the owner and founder of LincolnAndLexi a children's clothing and accessories store in West Des Moines. How did she begin, how long in business and what is responsible for her growth. With us is Mike Colwell from SquareOneDSM. 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 Chamber Picks with Laura

Each Monday our friend Laura Kinnard comes by the studio to share her top picks for marketing and #networking events.  And, this week we start to look at some public chamber events in the Metro.. Find out more on Twitter #DMBizEventsInsight 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 onTwitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.