Episodes
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Listen in as Rebecca Jarvis, chief business, technology & economics correspondent for ABC News, shares hard data and smart insights around significant “macro” issues small business owners need to be mindful of as they prepare for the weeks and months ahead. Rebecca and Gene discuss pent-up consumer demand and the coming holiday season, direct-to-consumer marketing, eCommerce, and opportunities with Amazon, more intentional spending habits and a renewed commitment to shop local, the unique challenges faced by women, as entrepreneurs and in the workplace, and much more.
Want to know what other business owners are doing to get back to business during COVID-19? Download our whitepaper, “Peer Insights to Help SMBs Get Back to Business.”
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
When it Comes to Small Business Loans, Online Lending May Be the Answer
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Finding loans for your small business can be a challenge – your company is not as big, you may be looking to borrow smaller amounts of money, or you may need your loan faster than a large bank can provide it. OnDeck, is an online lender company focused on the small business customer. In this episode, Gene Marks talks with Noah Breslow, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors at OnDeck. Hear what Noah has to say about the service OnDeck provides, the online experience of applying for a loan, bridge loans, and more.
For more information about small business loans, read our article, “Securing Financing for Your Small Business.”
Looking for how to get back to business during COVID-19? Download our whitepaper, “Peer Insights to Help SMBs Get Back to Business.”
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Building and maintaining customer relationships is more important now than ever before. With that in mind, many businesses are looking into customer relationship management (CRM), and may be asking themselves, “Is it time to invest in CRM software?” In this episode, Meredith Schmidt, Executive Vice President, General Manager of Salesforce Essentials and SMB at Salesforce, is talking with Gene Marks about the importance of CRM for small businesses, how to be sure you are taking full advantage of the software capabilities, the future of Salesforce, and more.
For more ideas on how to connect with customers, read our article, “How Microbusinesses Can Build Customer Relationships.”
Looking for how to get back to business during COVID-19? Download our whitepaper, “Peer Insights to Help SMBs Get Back to Business.”
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
How Companies Are Changing The Way They Do Business With Facebook
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram have become increasingly popular for use by small businesses as a tool for marketing, facilitating store traffic, and completing transactions. In this episode, host Gene Marks talks with Rich Rao, Vice President of Small Business at Facebook. Hear what he has to say about the increasing trend of small businesses entering the eCommerce space, how companies are using social media as a form of communication with their customers, what features Facebook provides small business owners, and where he sees the future of the Facebook Small Business group going to help companies be successful.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.