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Ep 1: Do Small Businesses Today Even Need Funding?
Think Outside the Bank - September 12, 2023 17:09 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhat can you expect from this week's Think Outside the Bank episode? We'll unpack one of the most intriguing articles published at TheLucyReport.com this week - stay up-to-date on financial and business trends by subscribing for free today! The featured Business Plan Tip of the Week - ensure...
Ep 0: What You Will Discover Listening to Think Outside the Bank This Season!
Think Outside the Bank - August 29, 2023 13:22 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis season, Think Outside the Bank will be turning YOU into a highly fundable, savvy company - ready to VET THE LENDER! First, we’ll help to ensure your business is set up for success through de-risking and getting clear on the amount of funding you need. Then, we’ll explore various TYPES of fu...
Think Outside the Bank: Season 4 Trailer
Think Outside the Bank - June 25, 2023 19:47 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsYou’re DONE gauging this elusive economy, and you’re READY to launch or expand your business right now. But, how will you fund this exciting new venture??? Great question! Business ownership in a competitive and fluctuating economy can be SUPER expensive, with only a small percentage of bus...
Season 4 Trailer: It's Time to Recession-Proof Your Business
Think Outside the Bank - June 21, 2022 00:56 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHave you heard the news? A recession IS ON THE HORIZON. That’s right- it’s 2022, and small business owners everywhere have weathered a pandemic, a war in Ukraine, skyrocketing inflation, manufacturing shortages, and what’s next? A recession???!!! Don’t be fooled - this recession is an OPPORT...
S3E9: How a Smart Business Succession Plan Can Help Build Your Dream Team
Think Outside the Bank - December 13, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEspecially at this point in history, employers need to be at the top of their game to attract and retain top talent. One critical component of "being on top of your game" that many business owners overlook is having a smart succession plan in place. If you're wondering, "What is a succession...
S3E8: How Improving Your Own Management Skills Can Help You Hire and Keep Your Dream Team
Think Outside the Bank - November 22, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAs we're in the middle of the Great Resignation, many small business owners are asking themselves, "Can I even compete against the high-salaried positions larger firms are offering?" or "Why should I even get attached to my best employees if they could be recruited out from under me at a moment'...
S3E7: Recognition Programs... How They can Help You Build AND Keep Your Dream Team
Think Outside the Bank - November 08, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDid you know that research shows more employees would prefer recognition over a pay raise, promotion, or many other benefits? It's true! And as we know, the Big Quit (or the Great Resignation) or 2021 isn't slowing down. If you're looking to attract and KEEP your dream team, recognition is som...
S3E6: Does Your Company's Reputation Play a Role in Attracting and Keeping Your Dream Team?
Think Outside the Bank - November 01, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOur favorite definition of a reputation, or brand, comes from Jeff Bezos: "Your brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room" Looking through this lens, it makes complete sense that your brand (what people are saying about you) plays an ENORMOUS role in attracting and keepin...
S3E5: The Secret to Keeping Your All-Star Employees on Your Team
Think Outside the Bank - October 25, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsYou've probably heard about The Great Quit that's currently happening in today's economy. Employees are quitting their jobs at a scale we've never seen before. And as you know, your all-star employees are your best assets. So with all of this in mind, how do you keep your all-stars on your tea...
S3E4: How Much Should You Pay your Dream Team? A Discussion About Salary Requirements and Strategy as Businesses Hire in 2021 and Beyond
Think Outside the Bank - October 11, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAre you looking to expand your team and are wondering about how salary will fit into the mix? Is it the true bottom line or is there more to it? If you've asked either of these questions, today's episode was made especially for you! Want to discover a BEVY of other resources for YOU, the sm...
S3E3: Creating an Effective Autonomous Workplace... And Trusting Employees To Do What's Right
Think Outside the Bank - October 04, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe typical workplace is forever changed with many teams now distributed across the country - and sometimes around the world. How do you set up your workplace to be as effective as possible in this new normal? What questions should you be asking and what resources should you be considering to br...
S3E2: The Best Way to Attract and Retain Top Talent in Your Business... (Turns Out, It's All About Playing By the Rules!)
Think Outside the Bank - September 20, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAre you looking to attract, hire, and retain top-tier employees in 2021 and beyond? Are you looking for some guideposts for future hiring as you set up your business right now? If you answered yes to either question, today's episode was made just for you! Join two members of the Legalucy tea...
S3E1: The Top 4 Hiring Challenges Businesses Are Facing Right Now in 2021
Think Outside the Bank - September 06, 2021 15:06 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhich one of these is your top challenge? It should come as no surprise to you that business owners and hiring managers are facing significant challenges right now in this "seller's market" for employee talent. Join us today as we unpack these issues and offer tools and resources to help you...
S3E0: A Sneak Peek Into Season 3... Your Journey to Building Your Dream Team in 2021! How to Hire Rockstars
Think Outside the Bank - August 30, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome to Think Outside the Firm! a podcast for small business owners looking to earn, protect, and attract more money into their business by hiring their DREAM TEAM. In this episode, we dig deeper into what you can expect to hear this Season of Think Outside the Firm. Our mission is to resou...
Season 3 Trailer: This Season... Learn How to Hire Your Dream Team!
Think Outside the Bank - July 18, 2021 19:17 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsYou’re DONE gauging this elusive economy, and you’re READY to launch or expand your business right now. But how will you fund this exciting new venture??? Great question! Business ownership in a competitive and fluctuating economy can be SUPER expensive, with only a small percentage of busines...
S2E16: Which 2020 Business Trends and Issues are Here to Stay... And How You Can Set Yourself up for Success in 2021
Think Outside the Bank - September 20, 2020 16:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLooking back over 2020, we wanted to wrap up our second season by sharing the most valuable nuggets we've uncovered over these last several months that could both provide insight in to protecting your business as well as some topics to think about as you GROW your business (despite the uniquenes...
S2E15: Pandemic Uncertainty... When Does it Make Sense to Talk with a Lawyer?
Think Outside the Bank - September 13, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWith so many unknowns and rapidly changing dynamics, sometimes it makes sense as a business owner to talk with a lawyer to make sure you're protected and know all your options. In today's episode, we talk about some specific and timely scenarios in which a lawyer might be very helpful to you, ...
S2E14: What About Online Privacy Concerns During a Pandemic?
Think Outside the Bank - September 07, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings2020 has seemed like the year of "whack-a-mole." We try to solve one problem over here, and something else pops up other there... It may feel like this in your business, as well. Perhaps you solved the problem of moving much of your business online, but that creates another problem... There ar...
S2E13: 7 Big Questions We Keep Getting About Doing Business Right Now
Think Outside the Bank - August 23, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsTogether, we're ventured into the unknown of doing business during a pandemic. We all have questions about how this season will affect how we do business in the long-term, but in the meantime, this week's episode covers the 7 biggest questions we keep hearing from the small business community. ...
S2E12: Business Leases and the Pandemic... What You Need to Know
Think Outside the Bank - August 16, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDo you currently have a lease for your office or retail business? Are you considering opening a business that will need physical space during this time? In this week's episode, we go over some very important and timely considerations such as: - What if you're looking to get out of your lease...
S2E11: Planning to Launch a Business During the Pandemic?
Think Outside the Bank - August 10, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIf you're considering the launch of your own business during this season, this episode is for you! We discuss certain industries that may be worth exploring, pose questions every potential business owner should ask themselves, and talk about momentum... among other things! In this week'...
S2E10: Can Insurance Be A Business Saver?
Think Outside the Bank - August 03, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHave you considered the fact that your business insurance could be a lifeline for you during these times? In this week's episode, we're diving into a lesser-known asset pretty much all businesses have... insurance. And depending on your policy, you may have access to additional resources. Gr...
S2E9: How to Stay Funded During the Pandemic
Think Outside the Bank - July 27, 2020 16:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAre there more sources of funding out there for businesses struggling to get through this pandemic? If you're such a business owner, be encouraged! There are multiple sources of funding available and additional sources come online every month. In this week's episode, Legal Information Guide St...
S2E8: Real Talk About Bankruptcy Options in the Time of COVID-19
Think Outside the Bank - July 20, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAs a small business owner, are you or someone you know considering bankruptcy during the season? if so that's nothing to be ashamed about. And this week's episode we're talking about the different types of bankruptcy options a business owner may have during the season and we also discussed the d...
S2E7: How Can I Secure Funding During the Pandemic?
Think Outside the Bank - July 13, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAre you looking for outside funding during this season? Whether it be relief programs, loans, or even investor funding we've got your back! That's what we're discussing on this week's episode with our own Legal Information Guide, Natalia Navarro. Also, in this week's "Caught Doing Good" we foc...
S2E6: What Do I Need to Know About Marketing Online?
Think Outside the Bank - June 29, 2020 16:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDuring the Pandemic, have you moved more of your marketing online? Or are you thinking about bringing more of your marketing online? Either way, this week's episode was made just for you. We discuss the importance of knowing the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) requirements on things like clai...
S2E5: How Should I Hire Someone During The Pandemic?
Think Outside the Bank - June 22, 2020 21:44 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIt's a great question, right? And we certainly hope you're in the position to hire someone during the Pandemic. But several new concerns and questions arise around everything from the job description (What should you say about working remotely? Or safety concerns an applicant may have if the j...
S2E4: Now That Your Business is Online, What Should I Know About Privacy Issues?
Think Outside the Bank - June 15, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsCOVID has opened our eyes to the importance of businesses having an online component. But if your business is new to the online world, you may be wondering "What do I need to know about doing business online?" Great question! We've got you covered. In this week's episode, we talk about the v...
S2E3: What About Paid Sick Leave During a Pandemic?
Think Outside the Bank - June 08, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLast week we discussed what happens from a privacy and workplace safety perspective if an employee tests positive for COVID-19. This week we talk about paid sick leave implications during the pandemic. But before we get there, our "Caught Doing Good" segment features Optimusride.com, a driverl...
S2E2: What To Do if an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
Think Outside the Bank - June 01, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAs an employer, what are your legal requirements regarding employee health? And if (heaven forbid) one of your employees starts showing symptoms of COVID-19 or tests positive, what does the law require you to do to ensure privacy but also maintain a safe working environment? In this week's epi...
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