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Join us today for a special edition of The Small Business Show! Your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton dive into topics related to surviving and thriving during and after the Coronavirus lockdown. Topics include dealing with anxiety, managing your productivity, and building customer loyalty in times of crisis. We then jump into a discussion and update about the Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program. Finally, we wrap up the show with a technical support solution for a Small Business owner that needs to securely connect to their network remotely. Listen in and then join us at the Small Business Support Group to ask your questions and share your story.   00:00:00 Small Business Show #273 for Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Managing Productivity, Recession, Anxiety, and more Building Loyalty in a Time of Crisis feedback@businessshow.co 00:14:00 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year 00:15:55 Paycheck Protection Program, EIDL, and More Alternative Lenders: Paypal and Kabbage 00:28:32 David-Securing my DiskStation for Remote Access 00:32:36 SBS 273 Outtro Get your SBS Mistakes Guide! Leave us a 5-start review   The post Resource Update for Small Business Owners – Small Business Show 273 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Cashflow, access to capital and building wealth. These are frequent topics on The Small Business Show and we are always interested in learning more about increasing each of these. Better cash flow, access to more capital and creating a long term system for building wealth are part of any Small Business success. Joining us today is Daniel Blue from Quest Education to discuss ways to manage capital, pay off debt and build wealth for your retirement. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they learn about Quest Education and their alternative methods for raising capital, paying down debt and building long-term wealth. Listen in and then visit the Small Business Support Group to ask questions and share your own tips! Thanks for listening and please be sure to leave us a 5-star review to help us reach more Small Business owners. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #272 for Wednesday, April 15, 2020 00:01:40 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. Daniel Blue from Quest Education Pulling the Curtain Back on Retirement Accounts for Entrepreneurs The value of two-part sales The person on the front lines has to be a go-getter, hungry, and accepting of rejection Sales-people are natural problem-solvers From EE to ER is not a guaranteed success path for everyone. Overcoming Barriers Mistaken advice: Focus on the culture first Identify new ways to add more volume and new clients, but not at the expense of the team Focus on your credit! Visit YourQuest.com to learn more and contact them Daniel Blue on Facebook Small Business Pocket Guide about Mistakes The post Daniel Blue Founder of Quest Education – Small Business Show Episode 272 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

How do you go about creating a successful business built around creativity, theatrical experiences and great content? Joining us today is David Carpenter, Founder of Tilted Windmills Theatricals and Gamiotics to share his experience as a producer of traditional theatre experiences as well as creating new interactive experiences with massive audience participation. Join your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as they take a deep dive about managing creative businesses and how to quickly pivot to be ready for the post-coronavirus recovery. After the show, be sure to support Small Businesses everywhere by leaving us a 5-star review. And don’t miss our first Small Business Pocket Guide that is quickly climbing the charts. Get your copy of Mistakes: The Foundation of your Small Business today! 00:00:00 Small Business Show #271 for Wednesday, April 8, 2020 00:01:10 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year David Carpenter from Gamiotics and Tilted Windmills Theatricals Tilted Windmills PUFFS the Play Managing Expiring Inventory Enron, the play Gamiotics “The 8:02 Rule” “Trust and love your partners, but make sure that everyone is doing their job” Pay your dues TiltedWindmills.net Gamiotics.com SeizeTheChoice.com BusinessShow.co/Reviews BusinessShow.co/Guides The post David Carpenter – Tilted Windmills and Gamiotics Founder – Small Business Show 271 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

We live in a digital world and our devices hold critical data for our businesses and personal lives. What strategies are you putting into place to protect your data for yourself, your Small Business and your team? Joining your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton this week is Brian Gill, data recovery and ransomware expert to discuss ways to protect yourself and what to do if you find yourself in a data crisis. We also get a glimpse into the history of Gillware and how Brian has created a successful IT business that thousands of customers rely on Enjoy the show and then join us at The Small Business Support Group to ask your questions. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #269 for Wednesday, April 1, 2020 00:01:11 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. Brian Gill from Gillware Data Recovery and Tetra Defense “I never wanted to be in a commodity-type business.” Ransomware Tech Advice for your business Disable Remote Desktop or Add a Firewall Automated Backups (including something offline/air-gapped) Need to have a real firewall (separate from your operating system, Fortinet, Sonicwall, Cisco) Don’t re-use passwords or simple things as passwords YubiKey (or 1Password, or Lastpass) Add Cyber-insurance for ransomware and more Social-engineering training for your staff Get a Managed Service Provider – Timeshare an IT guy feedback@businessshow.co When selling, be ready for involved due-diligence Making the family vs. business decision Gillware.com Brian Gill on LinkedIn TetraDefense.com SBS 269 Mistakes: The Foundation of Your Small Business The post Brian Gill – Gillware Data Recovery – Small Business Show Episode 269 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Things are changing daily as we battle through this war with the COVID-19 virus. Right now the focus is on stopping the spread of the virus, but Small Business owners are also trying to keep their businesses afloat and keep their team employed. We are getting many questions coming in about the two major government relief programs announced. Join us today as we dive into the details of both programs and answer your questions about how to apply and access the funding. Don’t miss this Special Edition of the Small Business Show with your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #270 for Tuesday, March 31, 2020 CARES Act Stimulus Package Apply for your EIDL Loan from SBA Checkbox for a $10,000 grant Paycheck Protection Program No personal guarantee or collateral required Payment deferred for at least 6 months 2.5x your average payroll for the previous year 100 most active SBA 7(a) lenders Gig Workers (Contractors, Realtors, Musicians) can file unemployment 00:17:46 SBS 270 Outtro The post Special Edition – COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses – Small Business Show Episode 270 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

We all need help from time to time. We work hard to help the Small Business Community here each week and to create a community to help one another get through the struggles of starting and running a Small Business. But what if your Small Business is all about helping people that are managing other problems in their lives? Today on the Show, we are thrilled to have Marcella Cox, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder and Clinical Director of Kindful Body. Listen in, then join us at The Small Business Support Group to discuss the show and ask questions. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #268 for Thursday, March 26, 2020 00:00:55 SPONSOR: PDFpen and PDFpenPro is your ultimate PDF viewing and editing app for the Mac. Marcella Cox from Kindful Body Hiring the right specialists Learning Your Own Limits National Association of Eating Disorders feedback@businessshow.co Tim Cox with Zing PR on SBS KindfulBody.com Help celebrate with your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean as our first Small Business Pocket guide is published! The post Interview with Marcella Cox of Kindful Body – Small Business Show Episode 268 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

We are living in unprecedented times. Every Small Business is being or will be impacted by the Wuhan Coronavirus. We recently discussed how to plan for and respond to disasters. On this episode of The Small Business Show your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean first share resources for getting help. How to get your Small Business connected to any relief efforts that may be announced and how to talk to your customers about what you are doing during this crisis. Then it’s on to a discussion about why right now may be the best time in your life to start a new business. Historically, after every major situation like this comes tremendous growth and opportunities. Listen in and then join your fellow Small Business owners at the Small Business Support Group to offer your insights. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #267 for Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Let’s Change to Store Credit! 00:10:14 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. 00:11:57 Amplify Your Voice Join the US Chamber of Commerce Join your Local Chamber of Commerce Join National Federation of Independent Businesses NFIB Coronavirus resources Connect to Congress! House and Senate 00:19:41 How to Talk with your Customers Jay Revell – Always start with Empathy 00:24:49 Managing staff in a COVID-19 World Be reassuring of the finances, if possible. 00:31:20 Crisis is Opportunity for Someone Survive Now, Then Start to Thrive 00:36:20 SBS 267 Outtro Podcast of the week: American Innovations Leave us your 5-star review The post Surviving and Thriving in Times of Crisis – Small Business Show 267 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

With the coronavirus situation, many people are experiencing working from home – perhaps for the first time. Working from home can be a great experience but like most things, there are pros and cons and ways to take advantage of the benefits while mitigating the negatives. Join us for this episode of The Small Business Show to learn about how your hosts Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean make the most of the day when working from home. After you listen, please support our show by leaving us a 5-star review on the podcast directory of your choice.   Show Notes and Chapters 00:00:00 Small Business Show #266 for Wednesday, March 11, 2020 00:02:00 Face-to-Face Connections are Important 00:04:56 Embrace isolation Earphones Apple’s AirPods Pro JBL Noise Canceling Headphones Earin M-2 Structure Manage Distractions Studio Shed Accessory Dwelling Units 00:14:42 SPONSOR: PDFpen and PDFpenPro is your ultimate PDF viewing and editing app for the Mac. 00:16:29 The software you need Slack – A great hub for everything you have going on Trello – Cards for each project to help compartmentalize things LinkedIn – Great for community connections 00:24:23 Your (new) workspace Dedicate space Create boundaries with your family Get a good monitor – Monoprice 27” CrystalPro 4K UHD A Good chair – Herman Miller Aeron Chair Open For Business – Great resource for tools Take breaks Mint Candle – Yankee Candle Jack Frost Standing Desk – Autonomous Desk 00:37:13 SBS 266 Outtro Find us: feedback@businessshow.co Freakonomics Podcast Please leave us a 5-star review The post Tips and Tools for Working from Home – Small Business Show Episode 266 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

What happens when your work ethic doesn’t match up with your business partner’s? And how should you communicate to a potential business partner about your work ethic expectation?  Join us on this episode of The Small Business Show to learn about managing work ethic expectations and how to resolve work ethic issues with existing business partners.     00:00:00 Small Business Show #265 for Wednesday, March 4, 2020 00:03:09 Defining Work Ethic The “I want to work with you” dilemma Rich Dad, Poor Dad Have the approacher write up the “how will it work?” on the proposed partnership Are they telling you what you want to hear? Define success Ownership allocation 00:19:17 SPONSOR: Linode. Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Visit Linode.com/SBS to start with a $20 credit. 00:21:30 Part 2: Defining Ongoing Policies and Conflict Resolution Define who helps resolve disputes Build your Formal Operating Agreement If you’re a perfectionist, you will be alone. 00:27:12 Part 3: Communication  Keep it casual at first “Let’s both write down what our current duties are, and how much time they take us each day” “Maybe we need to get you an assistant.” Avoid “busy”, focus on “productive” (SBS 263) Try to come together Face-to-face vs. phone 00:36:30 Shannon’s Pick: American History Tellers Podcast 00:37:13 SBS 265 Outtro Please leave us a 5-star review The post Does Your Work Ethic Match Your Partner’s? Small Business Show 265 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

How do you handle emergency situations when they come up at your Small Business? When (because it will) disaster strikes, how you respond and manage your team and your business can make the difference between success and failure. Join your hosts Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as they share tips on planning and preparing for when disaster strikes your Small Business. Listen in and then visit the Small Business Support Group to ask questions and share your own tips! Thanks for listening and please be sure to leave us a 5-star review to help us reach more Small Business owners. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #264 for Wednesday, February 26, 2020 00:00:15 The Musical Tourism Business CID Presents 00:09:05 Small Business Show 2015 Show about Disasters MWC Canceled because of Coronavirus 00:13:10 SPONSOR: TextExpander.com/podcast gets you 20% off your first year  00:15:07 How to prepare for disasters SBA: Prepare your business for emergencies US Chamber of Commerce Recovery Guide SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Diversify – think about your product lines Virtualize – having people spread around can help Suppliers – how are they protected? Large vs. small. Maintain easy access to cash Get insurance for you and your business Don’t freak out! 00:36:35 SBS 264 Outtro The post Planning for, Surviving and Thriving During Disasters – Small Business Show 264 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.