The Small Business Radio Show

SEGMENT 1 with Sarah Y. Tse: Many small business owners have to learn the hard way. It’s only through adversity and failure that we find out what we need to know. Many small business setbacks happened to Sarah Tse as an entrepreneur- personal trials, business losses, legal challenges, and more- and she’s here to share her experience.SEGMENT 2 with Jaime Lizotte: It’s that time of year that every small business owner dreads: tax time. Unfortunately, there are also some new tax forms this year. What are they and when do we need to file them by?SEGMENT 3 with Lil Roberts: What can small business owners do to control their finances during the pandemic when so many things seem to be beyond their control? Sponsored by efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1, starting at 0:00: Podcasts are all the rage, but sometimes it’s hard to pick what to listen to. There is now a tool that helps you choose by telling you the podcasts that your friends and other influencers are listening to. How can small business owners use this new social podcast app to grow their business and networks?SEGMENT 2, starting at 20:15: There will be a lot of shopping online this holiday season. Along with this comes all sorts of pitfalls and opportunities for small businesses and consumers – what are they?SEGMENT 3, starting at 40:00: There was a news article recently about Donald Trump deducting his haircuts on his taxes… As we prepare for tax time, are expenses like this really deductible for small business owners? Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group and efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Po Bronson: The biggest question I get these days during the pandemic is where the heck the world heading. How do you live meaningfully in a world with so much uncertainty? SEGMENT 2 with Shani Godwin: The best currency in the COVID economy is joy. How exactly do we bring joy into our lives during this difficult time?SEGMENT 3 with Ray Ellin: I have always says that if we can’t laugh at things in small business, we are doomed to cry. Laughing during our work day is so important, especially during this pandemic. How can we bring more laughter into our lives?Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group and efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1: Small Business Saturday is quickly approaching and it will probably look a bit different than last year. Here with advice on how to take advantage of the holiday season is Chip Hamann who is the Deputy President – Small Commercial, of The Hanover Insurance Group.SEGMENT 2: A perennial issue for small business owners is determining who can be categorized as an employee and who can qualify as an independent contractor. Here to help us classify each person correctly is Jaime Lizotte with efile4Biz.SEGMENT 3: One of the biggest issues that small businesses face is that they don’t fully understand their financial statements. In fact, many never look at them monthly. Unfortunately, they are missing key data to managing their company, especially during tight cash flow times. Here to help is Christopher Calandra, the founder and principal of Elliott Wealth Management Services. Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group and efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Seth Godin: Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. Seth Godin outlines how you can take the risks worth taking and make work that contributes with authenticity and joy. SEGMENT 2 with Joshua Curlett: One of the industry hit hardest by COVID is live events. How are businesses in that space surviving? Joshua shares his experience as the owner of a Pro Audio, Video and Lighting Sales and Distribution company.SEGMENT 3 with Kim Saxton: The current coronavirus pandemic can be compared to many famous world disasters. One that comes to mind is the sinking of the Titanic 108 years ago. At the time, the ship was considered unsinkable and I think if you would have asked many Americans earlier this year, they would have said that there was nothing that could come along that would sink the economy to depression levels in 4 weeks. What can we learn from this disaster? Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group and efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Meredith Schmidt: How are small business owners doing six months into the pandemic? Meredith Schmidt is here from Salesforce to talk about the Small & Medium Business Trends Report.SEGMENT 2 with Joy Gendusa: Postcardmania successfully rebounded from big hits early on in the pandemic and had their best summer ever in 2020. Joy is here to share how they've pivoted during a pandemic and have been successful in the coronaeconomy.SEGMENT 3 with Devin Miller: Unfortunately a lot of entrepreneurs work very hard to build a successful business over many years but never sufficiently protect their intellectual property. How can we make sure we don’t make this mistake?Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group and efile4BizBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Maëlle Gavet: While there are a lot of amazing things that technology has brought to the world, there are also a lot of things that are questionable, especially in terms of how they’ve improve humanity. We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of big tech, and if there is a solution to be found.SEGMENT 2 with Mark and Katrina Parris: What’s it like to run a retail store and a community center for local artists in NYC during the pandemic? Mark and Katrina share their experience.SEGMENT 3 with Paul Jarman: Your ability to connect with your customers digitally during COVID will determine if your company survives this pandemic. How do we connect with our customers online effectively?Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance GroupBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Reeves Wiedeman: Not too long ago, we looked at WeWork as another unicorn success story like Google, Facebook and Instagram. But The New York Times called the company's failed effort to go public and related turmoil, "an implosion unlike any other in the history of start-ups.” How did this happen?SEGMENT 2 with Evian Gutman: For most of us, COVID-19 has been the biggest problem that has ever happened to our small business. But COVID-19 also presents a once in a lifetime opportunity. How can our businesses capitalize on this?SEGMENT 3 with Robin Wilson: The home remodeling and design segment is hot hot hot as people nest and work to improve their homes. What’s it like to work in this industry and what does it take to succeed?Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance GroupBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1 with Erik Qualman: Most of us are finding it very difficult to focus while working from home where there are so many distractions. My next guest says he has the answer.SEGMENT 2 with Michael Bernoff: Let’s face it, most of the things we do every day are average: the way we operate our business, the decisions we make, and the people we hire. How do you break out of your average?SEGMENT 3 with Chip Hamann: The risks to small business have increased substantially with the COVID-19 Pandemic. How can small business owners best deal with these increased risks in addition to the traditional risks they faced prior to the pandemic? Sponsored by HR DirectBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

SEGMENT 1: It is no surprise that depression and anxiety are up to record levels during the pandemic. What can we do to deal with these feelings?SEGMENT 2: Customer loyalty is the lifeblood of the American small business. We rely on repeat customers for economic sustainability and future planning. So what do consumers prioritize when finding go-to professional service providers?SEGMENT 3: Even before the pandemic, small business employees and employers were dealing with the effects of an increasingly complex work-life reality. With COVID-19 driving a “living at work lifestyle”, work-life reality is as complex as ever. How can we best manage this lifestyle and the “always on” work culture?Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance GroupBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.