Overcoming Challenges Facing A “Luxury” Industry
As companies and individuals face spending challenges brought on by the recession, the first layer of budget cuts has by and large been in the area of “luxury” items. How do entrepreneurs in “luxury” industries cope with these cuts? Mark Uchida, owner of A Remarkable Kitchen Store, joins “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris to discuss the current state of the kitchen and bath remodeling and installation industries, and how he manages to overcome the challenges facing the kitchen industry, an industry facing a 40 percent drop in revenue in the last quarter.
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THE BUSINESS OF HEALTH - Childhood Obesity in America: Who’s To Blame?
The issue of childhood obesity in America has become more prominent in recent years, thanks to the efforts of First Lady Michelle Obama. But as doctors and nutritionists find ways to curb the problem, they’re also assessing who, exactly, is to blame. Is it parents, who provide the food to the children, and thus, are ultimately responsible for their child’s dietary decisions? Is it our government, who set the food policies under which American food manufacturers operate? Or is it the food manufacturers themselves, who are the ones who produce the food our children eat, and as such, are directly responsible for producing what they put in their bodies? As part of “The Business of Health” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, Dr. Will Clower of Mediterranean Wellness tackles this issue, as he talks with Michelle Bernard, a nationally-recognized expert commentator on women and child issues, and creator of the critically acclaimed “About Our Children” television program on MSNBC.
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Ron’s Rant: Hire the “Best of the Best” In the Early Days of Your Startup
“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris rants about the importance of hiring the “best of the best” while in the early days of your startup, to ensure that you’re entering the business life cycle with the best members on your team. He also discusses the changes and formations of company sub-cultures that inevitably come with the growth of the company.
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“Ask the Accountant”: Peter Fleming on Independent Contractors
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As part of the “Ask the Accountant” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Peter Fleming of Wilke and Associates CPA about the tax considerations one must be aware of when it comes to hiring, or being, an independent contractor (a.k.a. a “1099’er”). Peter also discusses the differences in regulation of independent contractors on both a federal and State (of Pennsylvania) level.
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OPEN TALK: On Startup Capital and Too Much Regulation in Business
During an “open talk” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks about a variety of issues, from his newest column, dealing with equity and investment capital, to a caller discussing the consequences of government regulation in our lives.
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Overcoming Challenges Facing A “Luxury” Industry
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As companies and individuals face spending challenges brought on by the recession, the first layer of budget cuts has by and large been in the area of “luxury” items. How do entrepreneurs in “luxury” industries cope with these cuts? Mark Uchida, owner of A Remarkable Kitchen Store, joins “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris to discuss the current state of the kitchen and bath remodeling and installation industries, and how he manages to overcome the challenges facing the kitchen industry, an industry facing a 40 percent drop in revenue in the last quarter.
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“The Business of Health” With Dr. Will Clower of Mediterranean Wellness - 8/6/11
American Entrepreneur Radio presents “The Business of Health” with Dr. Will Clower of Mediterranean Wellness, as Dr. Clower discusses the health and wellness issues that are making the biggest impact on businesses throughout the country and the world.
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Childhood Obesity in America: Who’s To Blame?
The issue of childhood obesity in America has become more prominent in recent years, thanks to the efforts of First Lady Michelle Obama. But as doctors and nutritionists find ways to curb the problem, they’re also assessing who, exactly, is to blame. Is it parents, who provide the food to the children, and thus, are ultimately responsible for their child’s dietary decisions? Is it our government, who set the food policies under which American food manufacturers operate? Or is it the food manufacturers themselves, who are the ones who produce the food our children eat, and as such, are directly responsible for producing what they put in their bodies? As part of “The Business of Health” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, Dr. Will Clower of Mediterranean Wellness tackles this issue, as he talks with Michelle Bernard, a nationally-recognized expert commentator on women and child issues, and creator of the critically acclaimed “About Our Children” television program on MSNBC.
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