Broward SCORE
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago -The Broward SCORE radio show is your place to learn from the business experts and SCORE clients. Tune in at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays on 740AM MoneyTalkRadio to find out what works for small businesses. Hear about best practices, pick up some practical information and insights you can put to use in your business right now. Join our host, Patricia Maldonado, each week for informative broadcasts that will help grow your business and take it to the next level. Listen live at www.wsbrradio.com.
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11/30/2016: Bank of America's Small Business Owner Report
December 02, 2016 17:50Vivian Porcelli, Bank of America Small Business Banking Twice a year Bank of America surveys small business in different U.S. markets. Local small business owners are more optimistic than their counterparts in other parts of the country. We delve into the numbers and what's driving the optimistic outlook. Read the Report Click here to listen to the podcast.
11/23/2016: Tax planning tips from Broward SCORE's expert
December 02, 2016 17:50Susan Gingerich, Broward SCORE Expert and Liberty Tax Service Tax seasons is a hassle. In fact, many business owners attempt to avoid it all together. But with a little planning and organization, paying your taxes doesn't have to be all that painful. Broward SCORE's tax expert Susan Gingerich tells us how to get the work done. Susan is giving a workshop on the topic for Broward SCORE in January. To listen to the podcast, please click here.
11/16/2016: Seasonal Employees & The Alice Greene startup story
November 16, 2016 19:59Heather Hines, SBA South Florida District Office The holiday shopping season signals a busy time of year for many businesses. Employment jumps in late November. SBA Spokesperson Heather Hines reviews the rules around seasonal employment and what businesses should know about hiring temporary employees. Sarah Greene, The Alice Greene Company As a popular nanny, Sarah Greene fielded lots of requests from families to care for their children. Unable to help everyone, Sarah developed The A...
11/9/2016: Take charge of your own SEO
November 09, 2016 06:08Nancy Leve, Broward SCORE Website & SEO Expert Nancy Leve offers some quick and easy steps to help you take charge of your website SEO. There are web tools and YouTube videos that will help you along the way. Add some Google Analytics, and you'll be ahead of the competition. Click here to listen to the podcast.
11/02/2016: 12-step, full-proof marketing plan and SEO trends and how-to tips (part one)
November 01, 2016 18:52Susan Gingerich, Broward SCORE marketing expert Business owner and entrepreneur Susan Gingerich has developed a 12-step marketing strategy that has helped her grow her business. Now she's sharing her tips and tools with Broward SCORE so you can plan ahead and get ahead. Susan talks to us about her strategy and her upcoming workshop - Thinking Outside the Box: 12-Steps to a Successful Marketing Strategy on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Nancy Leve, Broward SCORE Website & SEO Expert With Google c...
10/26/2016: How small business can take advantage of crowdfunding and the Koala-T Time startup story
November 01, 2016 18:48Sherwood Neiss, Crowdfund Capital Advisors The federal government made some significant changes to the crowdfunding that truly opens small business financing. Sherwood Neiss breaks down the changes and outlines how debt crowdfunding and equity crowdfunding gives business owners viable funding options. Elianis Guevara, Koala-T Time Koala-T Time is a Coral Springs-based startup that launched in September. Owner and founder Elianis Guevara tells us about her product that offers busy working ...
10/12/2016: How to successfully use LinkedIn and social media influencers to build your brand.
October 15, 2016 21:39Debbie Wemyss, LinkedIn Marketing Expert LinkedIn is more than a professional networking site. It's a business tool to find jobs and get clients. So how do you make it work for you or your company? Marketing expert Debbie Wemyss tells us how and gives us a sneak peak at her Broward SCORE workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Keiser University. Read more about the workshop! Amanda Abella, Finance Expert, Author, Blogger, & Social Media Influencer Social media influencers, individuals with kno...
10/05/2016 - Palm Beach Tech Space opens and the growth of co-work spaces in South Florida
October 06, 2016 16:09Chris Lovell, Saville Studley The growth of co-work spaces are a work in progress in South Florida, with Miami being the center of the boom. However, co-work spaces are opening in Broward and most recently in West Palm Beach. Commercial Real Estate expert Chris Lovell talks about the growth and appeal of these new offices and what makes South Florida so attractive as businesses. Joseph Russo, Palm Beach Tech Space Knight Foundation and the City of West Palm Beach were among the majo...
9/28/2016: How to make money your honey and why blogging can help market your business
October 06, 2016 16:02Amanda Abella, Finance Expert, Author & Blogger The road to making millions is having several revenue streams. Amanda Abella, author of Make Money Your Honey, shares her tips to making money from more than one business. Amanda also shares her thoughts on why companies should invest in a blog to market their products. Click here to listen to the podcast.
9/21/2016: Sweet taste of success for Lulu's Ice Cream
September 25, 2016 21:27Luisa Santos, LuLu's Ice Cream Luisa Santos was a senior at Georgetown University in 2014 when she decided to test the popularity of ice cream made with liquid nitrogen. Her ice cream was a hit, and she realized she had a winning business idea. She named her business LuLu's Ice Cream. Today she has two stores in South Florida, caters events and can be found on Scandinavian Airlines. Luisa tells us how she built her business and what's next for the company. To listen to the podcast, click ...
9/14/2016: How to make money flipping properties
September 19, 2016 19:54Victoria Cooney, Broward SCORE & Real Estate Agent Making money flipping real estate can turn into a lucrative business. Interior designer and real estate agent Victoria Cooney has helped many with their flips and dabbled in it herself. She shares her strategies for success and tells us about her upcoming Broward SCORE workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at Keiser University. Click here to listen to the podcast.
9/7/2016: Branding for Social Change and FAU Entrepreneurship Programs
September 11, 2016 10:36Carla Crossno, Hatched Major companies are using their brands to inspire social change. Carla Crossno, CEO of Hatched, a full service marketing and branding company, talks about this latest trend and how companies create change that supports the greater good. McDonald's is one company that has heeded the call for healthier food and now is leading the way by changing its menu and how people eat on the go. Rhys Williams, FAU Tech Runway Florida Atlantic University launched Tech Runway severa...
8/31/2016: Avenue Planet startup story and hiring independent contractors
August 31, 2016 17:35Kabir Frutos, founder, Avenue Planet Arriving just in time for the Christmas shopping season - Avenue Planet - a virtual reality app that will allow you to shop on 12 of the world's most famous avenues as if you're there in person. Founder Kabir Frutos joins us to talk about this ground-breaking online retail business and how it got it start. Eivina Minute-Comb, Broward SCORE HR Expert Lots of businesses now hire independent contractors for special projects. BrowardSCORE's HR expe...
8/24/2016: Women business owners have come a long way, but it is it enough?
August 27, 2016 15:38Alma Kadragic, business owner and NAWBO Dade Chapter President Women have been making their mark in so many ways. Hillary Clinton became the first woman to Find out what the inaugural Bank of America Business Owner Spotlight had to say about the state of women and entrepreneurship. Read the report. accept a major-party presidential nomination. And at the Olympics this year, U.S. women took 61 medals, compared to 55 by men. Women in fact made up more than 50 percent of Team USA. There ar...
8/9/2016: Encore entrepreneurs and resources to help them start, grow and succeed
August 14, 2016 08:24Jonel Hein, SBA South Florida Deputy Director The Small Business Administration is celebrating Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day throughout August and September. The event in Broward is on Friday, Aug. 19at Nova Southeastern University's Alvin Sherman Library and is cohosted by Broward SCORE. Jones Hein fills us in on the details and the kinds of services available to aspiring business owners. Cynthia Alexander, CynaNotary & Encore Entrepreneur Cynthia Alexander quit her job of 20 years when...
8/3/2016: The rise of social entrepreneurship and the importance of engaging employees
August 06, 2016 08:21Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, Radical Partners Social entrepreneur, policymaker and educator, Rebecca Fishman Lipsey launched Radical Partners to help create more social entrepreneurship in South Florida. She's launching her third bootcamp training for this new breed of entrepreneurs. Rebecca talks about local businesses making money and doing great work in the community. Jerry Osteryoung, Florida Trend Columnist Florida Trend Magazine's small business expert Jerry Osteryoung shares his strategi...
07/27/2016: Black Tech Week's FTL Meet-Up and Simple Steps for Startups
July 28, 2016 07:41Felecia Hatcher, Black Tech Week Author and entrepreneur Felecia Hatcher talks about the Black Tech Week Meet-Up in Fort Lauderdale tonight at 6 p.m. at Tap 42. Plus, she fills us in on the growing success of tech entrepreneurs in South Florida thanks in large part to the launch of Black Tech Week two years ago. Russ Thompson, Broward SCORE Russell Thompson SCORE mentor and presenter Russ Thompson fills us in on the free Saturday workshop held weekly and Simple Steps, a workshop s...
07/20/2016: Turn your blog into a business
July 21, 2016 07:16Paola Mendez & Stefanie Leonel Bloggers Paola Mendez and Stefanie Leonel talk about turning a blog into a business. Paola's a pro, having launched the popular Coral Gables Love two years ago. She's seeing the money coming in and talks about how to monetize your blog. The key - get out from behind the computer and network. Paola also started The Blogger Union for local bloggers. Stefanie is just launching StefSpice and walks us through how she's establishing her brand and online presence....
07/13/2016: Are Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach welcoming to small businesses? We'll tell you how they each rate.
July 15, 2016 11:54Lucas Puente, Thumbtack Is South Florida friendly to small businesses? Lucas Puente, an economist for Thumbtack, talks about the results of Thumbtack Small Business Friendliness Survey. The national survey grades states and cities on public policies that affect the ability to start, operate, and grow a business. So just how did Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach rate? It's not good. We'll tell you why. Click here to listen to the podcast.
07/06/2016: Celsius Comeback Story & Partnership Horror Story
July 15, 2016 11:54Gerry David, president & CEO, Celsius Holdings Inc. Gerry David took over Celsius when the fitness drink maker was losing money, big contracts and headed for failure. In four years, Celsius, now one of the most popular fitness and weight loss drinks available, boasts huge revenues, a growing celebrity fan base and expansion overseas, propelling the brand to even greater heights. Gerry tells us how he helped the company turn everything around. Click here to listen to the podcast.
06/29/2016: More untold truths of building a business.
June 28, 2016 15:37Jilea Hemmings, author and president of EShe Consulting Jilea Hemmings returns to the Broward SCORE Radio Show to share more of her lessons from starting a business. This week she covers spying on the competition, the dangers of growing too fast and picking the right business partner. You can read all about her experience in her book, The Untold Truth of Building a Startup. Click here to listen to the podcast.
06/15/2016: The Untold Truths of Startups & JMI Business & Leadership Conference
June 20, 2016 18:49Jilea Hemmings, author and businesswoman Author and businesswoman Jilea Hemmings, CEO of Eshe Consulting, shares her lessons about building a startup. In fact, Hemmings has a written a book about the challenges, "The Untold Truth About Building a Startup: 17 Lessons Every Entrepreneur Should Know." Jennifer Kovach, Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship Broward SCORE will be hosting workshops at the JMI 2016 Business & Leadership Conference on Wednesday, June 22. Jennifer Kova...
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Caliber Collection
June 08, 2016 12:14Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, consultant and Broward SCORE expert Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz hosts a Small Business Workshop in collaboration with the Small Business Administration, SCORE, the Small Business Development Center, Florida Women's Business Center, the Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and Partners for Self Employment. This free event will be held on Saturday with registration from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. and workshops from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and will take...
05/25/2016: How Riverside Market Grew Their Business; new Overtime rules
May 25, 2016 13:32Lisa and Julian Siegel, owners, Riverside Market Lisa and Julian Siegel stumbled upon a business idea - selling craft beers. Their venture - Riverside Market - quickly became a popular hangout and now the couple is planning their third location in Broward County. Lisa and Julian talk about how they grew their business. Ken Fordik, HR Solutions and Miami-Dade SCORE The U.S. Department of Labor released new overtime rules, which will raise the threshold for salaried employees who qualify...
05/18/2016: How start ups gain traction and grow their business
May 18, 2016 13:57Tsila Blomberg, consultant and Broward SCORE expert Business traction refers to the progress of a start-up company and the momentum it gains as the business grows. Business consultant Tsila Blomberg shares her system for helping companies achieve traction and grow their bottom line. Lesa Berg Kretschmer, Florida Reading & Vision Technology Lesa Berg Kretschmer founded Florida Reading and Vision Technology 16 years ago to help the visually impaired access tools to help them see better. T...