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The Business News & More 2 July 2020

Welcome to the "Day Before a Holiday" day! It's the business news headlines for July the 2nd and we've got plenty waiting and just a click away:

• The Jobs Report, The Jobs Report! But...;
• This housing story doesn't make sense butl;
• Markets boom but small businesses worry;
• Tips for small to mid-size businesses to "Stay in the Game";
• Hiring and Construction;
• The Wall Street Report.

Those stories plus a conversation with John Vuong the principal at Local SEO Search. We're going to talk about your website, your customers, finding you, and ramping up your efforts to constantly build your business and see results with in comes to your ROI.

Thanks for coming by and for those of you in the U.S. who are celebrating, Happy Independence Day!

The Business News Headlines & More 11 June 2020

Remember what some were calling "Happy Talk" as state after state rushed to open up "business as usual"? That was just last week. Today investors and America had second thoughts.  Here's what we have for you today:

• The U.S. says a second "shut down" would do even more damage;
• Ever hear of the Great Frost of 1709? You will today;
• Walmart and "multi-cultural" products. Say...what?
• The health of Black Owned businesses;
• A second round of stimulus dollars;
• The Wall Street Report;
• More and more businesses are becoming vocal about society issues.

Those stories plus you'll meet professional voice actor Abi Horton. We found Abi quite by accident and glad we did. We think you'll enjoy her story and how she is able to work both sides of the Atlantic. 

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 10 June 2020

It's Wednesday and we've got the business news headlines from today the 10th day of June 2020. Here's what we've got for you today:

• Fed said no rate hikes until 2022;
• Wall Street seems not to care if Biden wins;
• It's coming back...the $1,000 haircut;
• Still billions waiting for small businesses but...
• The Fed decision- Interest rates and your wallet;
• The Iowa State Fair is a no-go for 2020;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Older workers have a hard choice to make.

Thanks for coming by and remember you can follow us all day on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.  Thanks again and stay safe.

Like Coffee? You'll Love Lokoly

We love telling start-up stories and here, In our Small Business Spotlight, is one that, for you lovers of coffee, can really get into. Meet Nicholas Hanstad of Lokoly.com. This startup marries small coffee companies with a heavy dose of marketing and gives you the opportunity to experience these small batch roasters in your home, no matter where you live. Think of it as premium coffee and legendary stories. The image is of Nicholas with co-founder Joe Thatcher, and featured Roaster Brian Gumm with Ross Street Roasting. Click through and let's do...coffee. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

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The Business News Headlines 1 June 2020

Welcome to a brand new month. Here are the stories we've got cooked up for you today along with an interview about a new startup called Lokoly.com and Nicholas Hanstad. But first these stories:

• Investor exuberance is one thing, science another;
• So, you know about the "Greed Index";
• With all the issues how come the markets are up;
• The gig economy is taking a hit in some cities;
• Target to close some stores;
• The Wall Street Report;
• "Swagger and irrational exuberance are...gone".

Those news stories plus....you know how we love telling start-up stories and here is one that, for you lovers of coffee, can really get into. Meet Nicholas Hanstad of Lokoly.com. This startup marries small coffee companies with a heavy dose of marketing and gives you the opportunity to experience these small batch roasters in your home, no matter where you live. Think of it as premium coffee and legendary stories.  Click through and let's do...coffee! 

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 29 May 2020

Hard to believe that we're a day away from being in June!  Here's the business news headlines that we've got ready for you today.  Thanks for listening!

• Six major brands filed for bankruptcy in May. We have a list;
• Remember the Trump COVID19 postcard? Now we know the cost;
• Jail for some small business owners;
• Farmworkers and COVID10 it's another big story;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Big changes for your downtown office coming.

Thanks for coming by.  Have a great weekend and remember we're back on Sunday a Noon Central Time with the Business Week in Review on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. Between now and then, follow us on Twitter for news, interviews and business information, daily. We're @IoB_NewsHour.

Thanks again!

The Business News Headlines 26 May 2020

Hope that you had a memorable Memorial Day and we're grateful to be back from a day off. In the business news today:

• Wall Street while Americans worry;
• More vaccine talk and a new player;
• Grocery prices to go...up and why;
• Another restaurant chain downsizing;
• Heard of "COVID-Campers;
• The "Back to Work" incentive;
• The Wall Street Report
• Small Businesses and the "COVID-Fee".

Those stories plus a conversation with Tero Trainer Kyle Hopkins. Kyle and I talk about the strain social distancing has on our culture and how it's different than many parts of the world. We also talk about connectivity, changes in business models due to the pandemic and more. Kyle Hopkins from Tero International.  

Thanks for coming by!

The Business News Headlines 21 May 2020

We took yet another hit with a new set  of unemployment numbers today and that has a, slight, impact on Wall Street. Here are the stories we've got cooked up for you today:

• The biggest mall in the U.S. has missed 2 months of mortgage payments;
• We like it:  New Zealand is considering a nationwide 4 day work week;
• Billionaires and the Pandemic - Doing quite well thank you;
• Small Businesses in Big Trouble;
• The Wall Street Report;
• COVID19 details from today...worldwide.

Those stories plus an emotional conversation with the Executive Director of the Iowa CareGivers Association, Di Findley. We'll be talking about issues such as COVID19 Testing, Child Care Issues & Concerns and Personal Protective Equipment. In April the Iowa CareGivers Association conducted surveys on those three issues and the answers highlight the massive problems Iowa has with our direct caregiving efforts. For reference here is the official State of Iowa COVID10 Website. Click our player to listen. 

Thanks for coming by!

 

The Future of Office Life with Laura Kinnard

She's back from her virtual event Emerging Stronger that featured many startups and small business owners seeking answers to important questions during our current business climate. Here Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and The Runway Innovation Studio and I discuss virtual meetings and what the future of the office might be even post pandemic. Insightful or...not?  Let us know. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Our Sponsors

AARP-Iowa

National Tractor Parts Dealer Association

Oasis - A Paychex Company

Tero International

The Business News Headlines 18 May 2020

Once again "Hope springs eternal" as investors cheered news about a possible vaccine and oil for July delivery shot up.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• What's going on with the bulls on Wall Street;
• Restaurants say "social distancing" will do their businesses in;
• What are "Negative Interest Rates;
• What about your home mortgage;
• Mark Cuban is all in for "Trickle Up Economics";
• Can virtual meetings promote gender equality?

Also today Laura Kinnard from Drake University, DMACC and The Runway Innovation Studio is in to talk about virtual events and some thoughts about the future of the...office.  To listen click our player:

Thanks for listening!