Episode 261: Serious Resources for Startups

Episode 261 originally broadcast on June 05, 2010

We have the scoop on services and support available for entrepreneurs. Our Featured Guests this week are Kristen Johnson, chairperson of the California Small Business Development Centers; and Carol Kurimsky, senior vice president of brand marketing for PC Mall. Then, flash back with LaTanya Flix, executive director of the Women’s Resource of Greater Houston.

School of Business 06/05/10

Russ and John present the show for the innovators and entrepreneurs who are in the trenches 24/7. Includes: the BusinessMakers Quote of the Day—humor from the late President Ronald Reagan; This Week in Business History includes innovation resulting in numerous patents, including those for the multi-use corset, the electric iron and the first (Mercury) space capsule; the Jargon Challenge Round—trendy technospeak you should know; and Dumbest Moments in Business History—Sacramento needs to deposit some of those checks. (Ya think?!)

Carol Kurimsky - PC Mall Inc.

Russ interviews Carol Kurimsky, senior vice president of brand marketing for PC Mall, a direct marketer of technology products. PC Mall was founded in 1987 and, today, is a $1.3 billion publicly-traded firm (NASDAQ: MALL) with 2400 employees. In this segment, Carol discusses PC Mall’s growth and its small business network, an online community resource for small business.

Kristen Johnson - CA Small Business Development Centers

Russ interviews Kristen Johnson, chairperson of the California Small Business Development Centers, a Federal initiative that provides resources to small business owners through the SBA. More than 1000 SBD Centers are located nationwide and offer free training, consulting and advice to startups.

LaTanya Fix - Women’s Resource of Greater Houston

The Women’s Resource of Greater Houston was established in 1990 based on the belief that a woman who controls her finances controls her destiny. Since its founding, the organization has taught financial literacy to more than 13,000—and has done it all through volunteerism. Russ interviews the executive director of the Women’s Resource center.