
The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business.
The How of Business - how to start, run and grow a small business - is a weekly show for aspiring Entrepreneurs and existing Small Business Owners. If you are looking for actionable advice, tips and techniques on how to start (including launching or buying your first small business), run and grow your small business, this is the podcast for you! In each episode we either discuss a business topic, or interview an existing small business owner or business service provider. The How of Business is hosted by Henry Lopez who shares the knowledge and experience he has acquired over his corporate and entrepreneurial careers.
Latest episodes

Apr 24, 2017 • 43min
105: Improve Profits with Anne Dickinson
Stop the profit leaks in your small business! Anne Dickinson, an entrepreneur, speaker, business consultant, and the owner of Eye on Your Business is our guest. She shares her background and journey to becoming her own boss, and valuable insights to help you manage your cash flow and optimize your profits. Anne explains the four questions to ask yourself before investing money in your small business. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Apr 24, 2017 • 49min
104: Starting a Biz with Garry Bizzo
Starting a successful small business, the first time! Gary Bizzo, an entrepreneur, mentor, and author is our guest. Gary shares his interesting and diverse background, and his experiences, tips and advice on how to start a successful business the first time. Gary believes you must have a business plan and the resources in place before you start your business, and surround yourself with good people. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Apr 17, 2017 • 52min
103: Negotiating with Kwame Christian
Negotiations skills for small business owners & entrepreneurs. Kwame Christian, an attorney, speaker, expert negotiator, and business owner, is our guest. Kwame shares his diverse background and interesting entrepreneurial journey, and tips & techniques for improving your negotiation skills in a small business environment. "The first person you need to convince in a negotiation is yourself." Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Apr 17, 2017 • 1h
102: Cash Flow with Chris Miles
Cash Flow tips & advice for small business owners. Chris Miles is an entrepreneur and founder of Money Ripples. Chris shares his entrepreneurial journey, improving cash flow in your business, and other great insights on how to think about and make more money. “What can you do that offers the most value for the most people.” Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Apr 10, 2017 • 52min
101: Starting & Growing with Paul Maskill
Starting & Growing a Small Business with entrepreneur Paul Maskill. Paul shares his entrepreneurial journey, tips & advice for starting & growing a small business, building systems, and the benefits of franchising. Paul believes that developing and implementing systems, people and a process are the keys to creating a self-sustaining business. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Apr 10, 2017 • 43min
100: CPA Insights with Wendy Knutson
Accounting and tax tips for small business owners, & focusing on profit first. Wendy Knutson, a CPA and the owner of accounting firm Knutson CPA, is our guest. Wendy's shares her unique journey to becoming a CPA and starting her own firm, and accounting & tax tips and advice for small business owners. "Don't spend money to save taxes." Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Apr 3, 2017 • 1h 5min
99: Buying a Small Business with David Barnett
Buying a small business, compared to building a business or investing in a franchise. David Barnett, an entrepreneur, author, and small business consultant is our guest. David shares his story of becoming his own boss, and tips & advice on buying a small business. "The purpose of a business is to support the lifestyle you want." When it comes to buying a business, “be prepared to act, but don’t feel obligated.” Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Apr 3, 2017 • 56min
98: Video Marketing with Paul Hurley
Video Marketing to grow your small business. How to create and use compelling videos. Can you make them go viral? Our guest is Paul Hurley, an entrepreneur, author and social media expert. He is the founder of HandFace, one of the UK’s leading viral content companies. Paul shares his journey to starting his own business, and video content marketing advice for small business owners, and we also discuss the creative process. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Mar 27, 2017 • 52min
97: Financial Control with Damion Lupo
Financial control & other tips for starting and growing your small business with Damion Lupo. He is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Total Control Financial. Damion shares his Entrepreneurial Journey, and financial and business management advice for small business owners. Damion explains why he hates the term “retirement”, and the concept of Self Responsibility and why it's critical for success in small business & life. Get your FREE copy of "Total Control Financial Guide to the QRP", one of his latest books, at the show notes website page for this episode. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

Mar 27, 2017 • 53min
96: Client Engagement & Referrals with Tom Gay
Engaging with your clients to generate referrals for your small business. Thomas Gay is a serial entrepreneur and founder, CEO & Chairman of Refer.com - they enable professional service providers to refer and be referred. Tom shares his serial entrepreneurial journey, insights on developing & building a business, using referrals to build & grow a small business, and other tips and techniques to help you start and grow a small business. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)