Episode 190: Big Steps In Business

Episode 190 originally broadcast on January 24, 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 01/24/09

Russ and John present the show for the innovators and entrepreneurs who will improve our economic woes. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week—wise words from businessman and one-time politician H. Ross Perot; This Week in Business History includes the Articles of Confederation, W.C. Fields, Eskimo Pie and Garth Brooks; Navigating Business Jargon—acronyms, technospeak and disclaimers; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—many cities are redeveloping their downtown areas and building new football stadiums to grow the local economy, but can you falsely stimulate an economy?

Entrepreneurship: The Path To Economic Stability

Russ is on-the-road at The Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, MO. Judith Cone, vice president of emerging strategies for the Kauffman Foundation, discusses her work and findings exploring new program opportunities that advance entrepreneurship and education.During the interview Russ and Judith discuss her open letter to college students 'Where Goodness Lies'.

Webxtra - Judith Cone Part II

Flashback - Kenn Stearns

The BusinessMakers visit with technology guy Kenn Stearns, who reviews the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show held recently in Las Vegas. Stearns raves about conference displays and demos that include wireless technology, terabyte memory cards, powerful new television features and more.