Business Works

Your Reputation

Though it may not seem like it at first, your reputation is crucial to growing your business. Your reputation drives how you and your business are perceived by not only current and potential customers, but by your community as well. This week, Hal and Dr. Wiant discuss reputation, and how…

24 Mar 2019 23 min

Keeping Up With Changes

Technology has changed the pace at which we consume media and information. The world is constantly moving to the next big thing, and much like the world, there are things happening in your business every minute. It's important to keep up with the rapidly changing environment around you. Hal and…

3 Mar 2019 22 min

Staying Relevant

As your business continues to evolve over the years, it's important to look to the past and analyze how you got to where you are. What worked, what didn't, and how can you continue to be relevant as your business continues to grow. Hal and Dr. Wiant share ten tips…

24 Feb 2019 23 min

Conversational Blunders

Your business expands past the storefront, or online presence. Your own words, actions, and presentation play as crucial of a role in your business as your employees and their words do, if not more. On today's Businessworks, Hal and Dr. Wiant take a look at the top seven conversational blunders,…

17 Feb 2019 23 min

Customer Feedback & Focus Groups

While you may know your product and your customer demographics, does that mean that you know what your customers truly want? Chances are the answer to that is no. It takes patience, listening, and talking skills to gather the information necessary to providing the experience that your customers are looking…

10 Feb 2019 23 min

Small Business Marketplace

You've established your business, you've hired your employees, and you've taken on several clients, or have experienced a steady stream of customers. But now that it's the new year, how do you grow? What is your gameplan? Hal and Dr. Wiant discuss the small business Marketplace going into the new…

3 Feb 2019 22 min

Friction In The Workplace

The relationships that you maintain with your boss and/or employees can be crucial to the day to day success of your business. Friction in the workplace, no matter how big or small, can hamper the day to day operations, which can have long term negative effects on your business. Hall…

27 Jan 2019 23 min

Goal Setting Steps

It's never too early to start writing your goals down, but your goals will not be achieved without a plan. There are five steps to goal setting that are common among those who are successful in achieving their goals. Hal and Dr. Wiant discuss the goal setting process, and the…

20 Jan 2019 23 min

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