Episode 187: The Year In Review: Tips for 2009

Episode 187 originally broadcast on January 03, 2009

With 2009 predicted by many to be "not a particularly good year" in a general economic sense, this could be a good time for small business owners to improve the efficiency of their operations - and at the same time save money. This week we take a look back at some great tips from 2009 and a look forward at what 2009 holds for the the every day entrepreneur.

School of Business 01/03/09

Russ and John present the show for the innovators who take the risk and most positively affect our lives. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—clever observation from British publisher Ernest Benn; This Week in Business History includes bottom-of-the-barrel events starring Davy Crockett, Samuel Morse, Babe Ruth, Elvis, LBJ and IBM; Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and disclaimers; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—in order to promote optimism in the New Year and in the interest of Peace on Earth, we’re skipping “Dumbest Moments” this week.

The BusinessMakers Best Interviews of 2008

The BusinessMakers revisit several favorite interviews of 2008. Includes visionary Fred Smith, the founder, chairman & CEO of FedEx Corp.; the remarkable Lowry Mays, founder of Clear Channel Communications; and Farouk Shami, creator of the BioSilk and CHI brand products.

Flashback - Steve Wozniak, Co-Fonder Apple Computer

He has been called "The Woz", "Wonderful Wizard of Woz" and "iWoz" (a reference to the ubiquitous naming scheme for Apple products). We know him as Steve Wozniak the co-founder of Apple Computers.

PKF Texas: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook® - Weathering The Economic Downturn

It’s time to talk about what’s driving the economic changes we’re seeing - this week's playbook will discuss on conventional wisdom for every small business.