The Small Business Hour, as heard on CBS Radio

America's Longest Running Small Business Radio Show

Veteran CBS radio show host, Mark Deo has been educating, inspiring, and entertaining listeners for 15 years.


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Monday, March 08, 2010
Harvey MacKay, the American Small Business League, and the US Center for Entrepreneurship

On today's show, we're joined by three guests- noted business expert Harvey Mackay, Chris Gunn from the American Small Business League, and David Meadows from the US Center for Entrepreneurship. Harvey will discuss his new book, Use Your Head to get Your Foot in the Door and how it relates to small businesses. Harvey's books include the landmark Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive: Outsell, Outmanage, Outmotivate, and Outnegotiate Your Competition.

We also will have Chris Gunn from the American Small Business League to discuss the latest happenings in Washington, and whether the new jobs bill will help or hurt small business owners.

David Meadows from the US Center for Entrepreneurship joins us to discuss the classes and online instruction available to help you with your business problems.

Labels: american small business league, asbl, chris gunn, david meadows, harvey mackay, swim with the sharks, us center for entrepreneurship, use your head to get your feet in the door

Monday, February 22, 2010
Barry Moltz, BAM!, Michael Stanier, Do More Great Work

We have two great guests today. First up is Barry Moltz, author of BAM! Delivering Customer Service in A Self Service World. We follow that with an interview with Michael Bungay Stanier, author of Do More Great Work. Tune in to hear about how to create a better experience for your customers and how to best use your time.

Labels: barry moltz, customer service, michael bungay stanier

Monday, February 15, 2010
Dawn McCooey, author of Keeping Good Employees on Board, presidents as entrepreneurs, and a rare ARC loan success story

Having trouble keeping your best employees? Tune in to hear Dawn McCooey, author of Keeping Good Employees on Board discuss some of the top ways to keep your best talent happy and productive. We'll also talk about President's Day and the entrepreneurial credentials some of our presidents have had. Since ARC loans have been such a hot topic for us in the past, we look at a rare success story that this program has had.

Labels: arc loans, dawn mccooey, employee retention, entrepreneur, workforce

Monday, February 08, 2010
Steve Slaunwhite, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Web-Based Business

Our guest today is Steve Slaunwhite, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Web-Based Business. Listen in to learn the basics on accepting online payment, the different types of online businesses, and how to give your new website the best chance at success. We also discuss the Superbowl ads, backup solutions for small businesses, and when to employ Rule 14 from The Rules of Attraction- Destroy Your Business.

Labels: backup, business plan, destroy your business, internet marketing, steve slaunwhite

Monday, February 01, 2010
Chris Gunn from the American Small Business League and Jim Randel, publisher of the "Skinny On" books

Chris Gunn from the American Small Business League joins us once again to discuss the latest in legislative efforts to support small business, and we speak with Jim Randel, publisher of The Skinny On series of books.

Labels: american small business league, apple, asbl, chris gunn, ipad, jim randel, skinny on

Monday, January 25, 2010
Raul Espinosa from the Fairness in Procurement Alliance, and a discussion of Amish farmers and Social Media

Raul Espinosa of the Fairness in Procurement Alliance is back to discuss the latest with his efforts to turn the tide against unlawful government contracting that shuts out small businesses. We also discuss the efforts of an Amish farmer and his astonishing success, and the benefits of social media.

Labels: amish, facebook, fairness in procurement alliance, fpa, raul espinosa, social media, twitter

Monday, January 18, 2010
Christopher Howard discusses his new book, seniors are leading a new entrepreneurial trend, and what's going on with bank executives?

We speak with Christopher Howard, author of the best seller Instant Wealth. Mark and Matt also discuss the new trend of senior entrepreneurs, and try to figure out what is going on with the bankers facing the scrutiny of congress.

Labels: bank of america, christopher howard, entrepreneur, seniors

Monday, January 11, 2010
Sean and Darius from Compliance Poster Company join us to discuss the labor law changes for 2010, and we discuss the emerging technology of Android

Sean and Darius from Compliance Poster Company join us to help you prepare for labor law changes that went into effect on January 1. You'l also learn about the Fun Theory, and how it can apply to your business. All this, plus Mark's obsession with the Droid phone continues.

Labels: compliance posters, droid, fun theory, GINA, labor law posters, smartphone

Monday, January 04, 2010
Chris Gunn discusses the latest on federal contracting fraud, Mark raves about the Droid, and we discuss the ongoing healthcare debate

Chris Gunn from the American Small Business League is back to discuss the latest on the so called "Jobs for Main Street" Bill and the rampant fraud in government contracts. We also discuss the new Droid phone from Motorola/Verizon/Google, and check in on the healthcare debate.

Labels: american small business league, asbl, chris gunn, droid, healthcare, smartphone

Monday, December 21, 2009
Dennis Niewoehner discusses exit planning, and Matt and Mark talk about creating a unique experience in your business.

Today we talk with Dennis Niewoehner, author of The Transition: Winning the 4th Quarter of Life. We'll discuss exit planning, and how to make sure you are prepared for when you will no longer be running your business. We also talk about the success of the movie Avatar, and how some movie theaters are changing the industry through experiential marketing.

Labels: avatar, dennis niewoehner, exit planning, experiential marketing