April 2008 Archives

The School of Business for April 26, 2008

Interviewer: Russ Capper, John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 151 | Date: April 26, 2008

Russ and John present a unique show with a fresh approach that is NOT politically correct. ("We're not 'politically' anything!") Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week - words of wisdom from former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; This Week in Business History presents all kinds of stories we can all learn from; Navigating Business Jargon - buzzwords and technospeak you should NOT use without practice; and Dumbest Moments in Business History - Bear Stearns and New Century Financial announce a financial restatement.

Flashback - Michael Eskew

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Michael Eskew | Episode: 151 | Date: April 26, 2008

Russ flashes back to April 2006 to an interview with Michael Eskew, then chairman and CEO of UPS, the world's largest package delivery company. Eskew talks about his early days with UPS as a young engineer working for a company that had aspirations of enabling commerce and facilitating global trade, a company that wanted to do "more than deliver packages."

Susan Vick of AAI Global Equity

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Susan Vick | Episode: 151 | Date: April 26, 2008

The BusinessMakers Show visits with Susan Vick, executive vice president and investment principal with Access America Investments & Funds, a fund management company that invests in international markets. The company operates in more than 35 countries to allow smaller foreign companies access to the U.S. public markets. AAI has built a tremendous global network through partnerships with in-country firms to bring in transactions and then to manage those investments. It's a fascinating discussion of symbiotic relationships between the U.S. equity markets and emerging businesses worldwide.

Randall McCollum & Heath Butler of Administaff

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Randall McCollum, Heath Butler | Episode: 151 | Date: April 26, 2008

Human Resources outsourcing firm Administaff is a success story by any standards. The company was established in 1986, completed its IPO in January 1997, and today has more than 6,000 client companies, 115,000 worksite employees and 1,800 corporate employees. Now, Administaff has launched BizTools (biztools.com) to provide high-powered support for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are growing their business but may not be ready yet for HR outsourcing services. BizTools can provide assistance with financial benchmarking, purchasing and even some software applications. Russ visits with Randy McCollum, senior vice president of strategic alliances for Administaff; and Heath Butler, director of BizTools.

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Going Green

Interviewer: Greg Price | Guest: Greg Price | Episode: 151 | Date: April 26, 2008

Every company that "goes green" makes a difference. Greg Price offers some ideas that could help you save energy - and costs - for your company.

Advantage Point - How Graphics Can Improve Your Project

Interviewer: Katie Laird | Guest: Katie Laird | Episode: 151 | Date: April 26, 2008

So what's the big deal about using graphics in presentations, papers, websites and brochures? Katie Laird explains their importance and how to be crisp and clear.

The School of Business for April 19, 2008

Interviewer: Russ Capper , John Beddow | Guest: The BusinessMakers | Episode: 150 | Date: April 19, 2008

Russ and John present a unique show that is rapidly becoming the niche to follow. But, hey, if WE don't teach it, who will?! Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week - inspiration from author and visionary Sir Arthur C. Clarke; This Week in Business History presents several interesting items; Navigating Business Jargon - cutting-edge buzzwords and technospeak you should be careful with; and Dumbest Moments in Business History - the United Nations Gone Wild.

Flashback - Service Providers Offer Advice

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Dennis Murphree, Laura Capper, John Moore | Episode: 150 | Date: April 19, 2008

Russ flashes back to segments from three previous BusinessMaker interviews with established leaders who offer advice to new BusinessMakers. Dennis Murphree of venture capital firm Murphree Venture Partners describes qualities important to VC firms; Laura Capper of Cap Resources shares key characteristics of successful leaders of startups; and John Moore of Brand Autopsy offers branding strategy advice from working with Starbuck's Coffee and Whole Foods.

Fred Smith and Rob Carter of FedEx Corp.

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Fred Smith, Rob Carter | Episode: 150 | Date: April 19, 2008

Russ reports from an on-the-road interview in Memphis, TN with visionary Fred Smith, the founder, chairman & CEO of FedEx Corp.; and Rob Carter, chief information officer of FedEx. Smith founded his transportation/technology company in 1971 at a time when mainframe computers were becoming more popular and logistics potential was poised to explode. Carter says he has the "dream job in the CIO world," citing corporate culture, available technology and growing the company to a global powerhouse. Today, they continue to focus this customer-centric company on "absolute zero" failure during this time of exponential growth.

WebXtra - Fred Smith and Rob Carter

Interviewer: Russ Capper | Guest: Fred Smith, Rob Carter | Episode: 150 | Date: April 19, 2008

Russ continues his visit with Fred Smith, founder, chairman and CEO of FedEx Corp. and Rob Carter, chief information officer. Smith and Carter discuss the impact of the Internet and international trade policies on today's business; and offer visions of transportation logistics and information technology in the future.

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