Is Government Doing Enough To Support the Business Community?
For many business owners, the day-to-day concerns of running the business are top priority. Often, these entrepreneurs overlook the exterior forces that can have a profound effect on the health of the business, from government regulation to the ongoing strife between insurance providers. Recent years have seen the emergence of independent “watchdog” organizations that have monitored these factors, including the SMC Business Council. Tom Henschke, the President of SMC Business Councils, joins The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, to discuss how the dispute between Highmark and UPMC affects health insurance costs for Western Pennsylvania business owners, as well as his recent trip to Washington D.C. to discuss ways government can better support businesses.
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Can Divorce Deliver the Knockout Blow to an Entrepreneur’s Business?
No matter how sturdy an entrepreneur’s business may be, the potential for failure looms large, especially when the owner’s personal life gets in the way. In the event of an entrepreneur’s divorce, the resulting settlement can cost the entrepreneur untold amounts of money, if not the actual business itself. Fortunately for the entrepreneur, there are ways to defend against the potential fallout from the divorce process that may keep the business intact. Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors, along with attorney Lea Anderson of Goehring, Rutter and Boehm, talk with The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, about some of the business issues that the divorce can bring, along with an explanation of the collaborative process as a way for the entrepreneur to handle the situation.
Enabling Businesses to Serve a Greater Good: Jay Coen Gilbert and B Corporation
Businesses in the 21st century are facing a new reality, as social and environmental responsibilities are playing a greater role than ever when it comes to operational strategy. For many companies, it’s not enough to have a profitable bottom line, but to consider the implications of what they to do for society. This trend has led to the emergence of a new sector of business, the B Corporation (“B” for “Better”) Jay Coen Gilbert, who had previously made his entrepreneurial mark as the founder of the AND1 line of basketball apparel, saw the trend of socially responsible entrepreneurship coming, and he responded by starting the B Lab, an incubator for companies that look to make the leap to B Corporation status. Jay talks with The American Entrepreneur, Ron Morris, about his mission, and why now is the time to take business philanthropy to a new level.
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Ron’s Rant - Big Game Hunting
Have you ever chased a big deal? Thought you had it, planned as if you already did, and then got the news that the client or customer decided to go a direction other than yours. The American Entrepreneur Ron Morris shares his experiences in the day’s rant.
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Is Government Doing Enough To Support the Business Community?
For many business owners, the day-to-day concerns of running the business are top priority. Often, these entrepreneurs overlook the exterior forces that can have a profound effect on the health of the business, from government regulation to the ongoing strife between insurance providers. Recent years have seen the emergence of independent “watchdog” organizations that have monitored these factors, including the SMC Business Council. Tom Henschke, the President of SMC Business Councils, joins The American Entrepreneur Ron Morris to discuss how the dispute between Highmark and UPMC affects health insurance costs for Western Pennsylvania business owners, as well as his recent trip to Washington D.C. to discuss ways government can better support businesses.
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Enabling Businesses to Serve a Greater Good: Jay Coen Gilbert
Businesses in the 21st century are facing a new reality, as social and environmental responsibilities are playing a greater role than ever when it comes to operational strategy. For many companies, it’s not enough to have a profitable bottom line, but to consider the implications of what they to do for society. This trend has led to the emergence of a new sector of business, the B Corporation (“B” for “Better”) Jay Coen Gilbert, who had previously made his entrepreneurial mark as the founder of the AND1 line of basketball apparel, saw the trend of socially responsible entrepreneurship coming, and he responded by starting the B Lab, an incubator for companies that look to make the leap to B Corporation status. Jay talks with The American Entrepreneur Ron Morris about his mission, and why now is the time to take business philanthropy to a new level.
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Black Chronicle: More than 150 Years of History
A new listener to the show, Arthur, recently acquired more than 150 years of African-American historical news and is looking for ways to capitalize and share the stories. The American Entrepreneur Ron Morris talks with Arthur to help determine possible revenue streams and ways to make use of the information.
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Diane Pearson 9-26-11: Can Divorce Deliver the Knockout Blow to an Entrepreneur’s Business?
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No matter how sturdy an entrepreneur’s business may be, the potential for failure looms large, especially when the owner’s personal life gets in the way. In the event of an entrepreneur’s divorce, the resulting settlement can cost the entrepreneur untold amounts of money, if not the actual business itself. Fortunately for the entrepreneur, there are ways to defend against the potential fallout from the divorce process that may keep the business intact. Diane Pearson of Legend Financial Advisors, along with attorney Lea Anderson of Goehring, Rutter and Boehm, talk with The American Entrepreneur Ron Morris about some of the business issues that the divorce can bring, along with an explanation of the collaborative process as a way for the entrepreneur to handle the situation.
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