Business Works

Business Branding, Booster & Life

While a business's logo or employee uniform may come to mind when thinking about their branding, a lot more goes into their branding than just physical attributes. Your attitude and commitment to excellence speak louder to the consumer in the long run. Hal and Johnny discuss how important these factors…

23 Dec 2018 23 min

The Power Of Community

It's easy to get swept up in the financial side of your business, or the operations side, but there's one powerful tool that can support your business that's right in front of you... Your community. Hal and Johnny discuss the importance of your community when it comes to the success…

16 Dec 2018 23 min

Credit Cards vs. Loans For Startups

Finances play a critical role early on in a startup's life, but how can you tell which types of financial assistance are right for you? Credit cards may come with benefits later on down the road, but a loan may solve the need for instant finances right then and there…

9 Dec 2018 23 min

Business Headed To The ER

Everyone wants their business to succeed, and some expect there to be challenges. However, not many are prepared to be faced with a dying business. The stress of owning a business that's in the red may cause large amounts of negativity for you and your employees. Hal and Johnny discuss…

25 Nov 2018 23 min

Small Business Leadership

It's very easy to get caught up in one's own personal turmoils, but keep in mind that everyone is fighting their own battles. While running a business is no easy task for the owners, keeping cool is crucial for not only the business, but for your employees. Hal and Johnny…

18 Nov 2018 22 min

Family Business

Running a family business brings its own unique set of challenges due to close connections between family members. Simply because there are close connections between family members, does not mean that each member will get along with one another in a work environment. Hal and Johnny discuss why this happens,…

11 Nov 2018 23 min

Here And Now Leadership

Regardless of what issues you may face or changing circumstances that arise, one thing that should stay the same is your leadership. Wether you have a small or large staff, they look to your for handling daily matters. Hal and Johnny look at how practicing leadership here and now in…

4 Nov 2018 23 min

Creating Product Plans

Product planning involves all of the internally focused decisions, steps and tasks that will be necessary to develop a successful product. The first step is to find the best plan for creating a product plan for your business. Hal And Johnny look at the 5 things every plan should include,…

28 Oct 2018 23 min

SBO Online Community

Not every small business owner can afford to devote resources to the many needs that can arise. One of the most valuable ones is simply having access to the online community of other owners. Hal and Johnny offer some advice to help you find the resources you may not have…

21 Oct 2018 23 min

Trademark Printing

Originally starting in the restaurant business, Tom Short found himself being offered the chance to take over a different kind of business. 20 years later he has grown Trademark Printing into a business that provides several services and a large customer base. Tom talks with Hal and Johnny about recruiting,…

14 Oct 2018 23 min

Choosing A Business Type

It's more than one question for owner operators. Do you incorporate? What is an LLC? What's the difference between a C and an S Corp? What about legal and accounting needs? Hal and Johnny try to give you a better understanding of the different structures available to you, their roles…

7 Oct 2018 23 min

Hiring Employees

In your growing your own personal practice or business you need the right people to build your business. In looking for those people you need to make sure they fit your workplace culture. Hal and Johnny offer some things to consider to hire the right person and not just another…

30 Sep 2018 23 min

Realtor & Entrepreneur

Coming out of High School with dreams of being a successful Realtor, Heather Skender Newton began a career path that lead to her own business. Heather joins hosts Hal and Johnny to talk about the practices she uses to grow and maintain a successful business. Business Works is presented by…

23 Sep 2018 23 min

Immigration, Tariffs & Trade

With several reforms being considered towards immigration Hal and Johnny look at some of the factors to consider in your hiring practices. They also look at the issues you might face with tariffs and trade in connection with your business. Business Works is presented by the following sponsors: Father and…

16 Sep 2018 23 min

Elevator Pitch

It's a term used in sales practices, one that summarizes who you are and what you offer in short order. The Elevator Pitch. Hal and Johnny discuss the ups and downs of delivering it to potential clients, some examples and why your business should have one. Business Works is presented…

9 Sep 2018 23 min

Leadership Building Practices

Building your business begins with building your team into a force that can help you grow. Hal and Johnny continue their look at ways you can improve leadership and teamwork. They share their insights on the actions and practices that will help you achieve that goal. Business Works is presented…

2 Sep 2018 23 min

Leadership Building Training

Building your business through your employees comes down to the training they've been given to help your meet your goals. Hal and Johnny look at the ways traning can be applied and when it's needed as they continue to look at dveloping teamwork and leadership in your business or professional…

26 Aug 2018 23 min

Leadership Building Approaches

There are a few diffrent ways to approach leadership and teamwork in building your business or professional practice. How you handle internal leadership among your employees and management team impacts their performance and can help or hinder your efforts. Hal and Johnny have a few things to consider for do's…

19 Aug 2018 23 min

Business Building Employees

Small businesses rely on word of mouth, customer satisfaction and repeat business. What others see from your employees can help or harm those needs. What can your employees offer your customers and client to build better relations? Hal and Johnny discuss some of the steps you can take to make…

12 Aug 2018 23 min

Retaining Quality Employees

You've invested time, effort and resources into finding and training the quality employee that you need. Now what things can you do to not only give them job satisfaction, but being a productive part of your business? Johnny and Hal discuss weeding out the problems and not losing out on…

5 Aug 2018 23 min