http://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-bizThe Art of Making Business Happen is focused on emerging, new and existing entrepreneurs who want to keep the business popping! Join us to share how to strategically and practically keep the business moving, growing, transforming and prospering!enCopyright Lauri Elliott (C/O Blogtalkradio)Fri, 14 Jun 2019 21:45:00 GMTThu, 09 Dec 2010 18:00:00 GMTBusinessBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0http://www.blogtalkradio.com/img/btrbetalogo.gifhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.combusiness,sme,entrepreneur,export,trade,africa,economic,entrepreneurship,strategy,strengthart-of-biznoThe Art of Making Business Happen is focused on emerging, new and existing entrepreneurs who want to keep the business popping! Join us to share how to strategiepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/12/09/preparing-products-for-going-globalBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/12/09/preparing-products-for-going-global/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/12/09/preparing-products-for-going-globalThu, 09 Dec 2010 18:00:00 GMTPreparing Products for Going GlobalIt's easy to get caught up in the technical issues of exporting, but how well prepared is your product for global markets? That is the question we explore on this episode. Dana Hicks, a Canadian Honorary Consul and global marketing expert, gives some insights to help us out.00:35:00art-of-biznoexport,global,business,trade,productIt's easy to get caught up in the technical issues of exporting, but how well prepared is your product for global markets? That is the question we explore on thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/11/04/starting-a-small-exporting-firm-with-little-investmentEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/11/04/starting-a-small-exporting-firm-with-little-investment/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/11/04/starting-a-small-exporting-firm-with-little-investmentThu, 04 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMTStarting a Small Exporting Firm with Little InvestmentExporting seems to be a daunting path for entrepreneurs. But, according to Dennis Hessler of Spyglass Point Productions, entrepreneurs can start an export company from home and on a part-time basis. Hessler joins ‘The Art of Making Business Happen’ to share what he has learned over the last few decades about getting started in exporting. Hessler indicates that most of the essential tools needed by a small exporter are those needed for general business like a computer, broadband Internet, email account, and accounting software. Hessler says the major tasks involved in serving as an intermediary in exporting, or importing, are researching and communicating. An entrepreneur entering exporting should expect it to take about an average of six months to get a deal concluded and be paid, according to Hessler. When starting, an entrepreneur needs to focus on executing his or her first few trades successfully more than the size of trades. However, Hessler suggests working with trades that will net at least $5,000. New exporters may be surprised to find that they can build a local ecosystem to do international business, including clients to represent, banking services, and a freightforwarder. The local chamber of commerce, along with U.S. Export Assistance Centers, are great places to start in order to locate resources, contacts, and services. And finally, new exporters can be the biggest challenge to themselves by not being prepared. “In exporting, it’s important to have the supplier and your trade team together before connecting with buyers. Trades are lost because small exporters are unprepared and seem unprofessional,” shares Hessler. To learn more, listen to this episode. 00:47:00art-of-biznoentrepreneur,micro,export,startup,low costExporting seems to be a daunting path for entrepreneurs. But, according to Dennis Hessler of Spyglass Point Productions, entrepreneurs can start an export comphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/10/18/born-global-firms-a-sign-of-our-business-futureBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/10/18/born-global-firms-a-sign-of-our-business-future/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/10/18/born-global-firms-a-sign-of-our-business-futureMon, 18 Oct 2010 20:00:00 GMTBorn Global Firms: A Sign of Our Business FutureMore firms than ever go global right from the start each year. Is this a phenomenon or is this a new paradigm for business? Neal Gandhi, author of ‘Born Global’ and CEO of Quick Start Global, says this is part of our business future. Gandhi joins ‘The Art of Making Business Happen’ to share insights he has learned along the way. Gandhi says that ‘Born Global’ firms are efficient. By efficient, he means use of resources is optimized. Firms place their legal headquarters, teams of talent, and capital around the globe where it makes the most sense. That means a company’s legal headquarters could be in Mauritius, its development team in India, its artistic team in the United States, and sales and marketing teams spread across the globe. This sounds an awful like multinational firms, but they aren’t. These are firms often with less than 25 people in their first few years. Another term for these firms might be micro-multinationals. Born Global firms do differ from traditional multinationals in that they do not consider borders per se in their strategy. Gandhi indicates that since regulations like taxation vary from country to country and the concept of borders is still very strong as to how governments regulate business, the environment for business for a Born Global is quite complex without the resources of a multinational to address it. But Gandhi points out that a ‘Born Global’ entrepreneur takes challenges like this in stride. Gandhi says the one key factor for a ‘Born Global’ firm is the right people. ‘Born Global’ firms need people that are passionate, trustworthy, buy into the vision, and can execute in the local context. 00:35:00art-of-biznoglobal business,Born Global,Micro-multinational,strategy,tradeMore firms than ever go global right from the start each year. Is this a phenomenon or is this a new paradigm for business? Neal Gandhi, author of ‘Born Globalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/08/25/personavation--a-strategy-for-personal-brand-succeEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/08/25/personavation--a-strategy-for-personal-brand-succe/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/08/25/personavation--a-strategy-for-personal-brand-succeWed, 25 Aug 2010 15:00:00 GMTPersonovation - A Strategy for Personal Brand Success in BusinessAs "The Art of Making Business Happen" show starts out its fall season, we have a special, dynamic guest - Timothy Maurice Webster. Timothy is an entrepreneur, fashion designer, author of "Personovation: Re-Inventing Your Personal Brand" and a media personality in South Africa. However, he is foremost a strategist, thought leader, and philosopher of personal brand in business leadership. Tim originates from the United States, but now hails from South Africa. He will share key insights to building personal brand, as well as share his experiences as a first time, successful book author.00:45:00art-of-biznobrand,entrepreneur,strategy,marketing,Timothy MauriceAs "The Art of Making Business Happen" show starts out its fall season, we have a special, dynamic guest - Timothy Maurice Webster. Timothy is an entrepreneur,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/04/07/trust-a-key-to-business-and-economic-successBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/04/07/trust-a-key-to-business-and-economic-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/04/07/trust-a-key-to-business-and-economic-successWed, 07 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMTTrust: A Key to Business and Economic SuccessTrust is considered an intangible. But it is a very active ingredient to success in business. While we take its role for granted, there is a very strong relationship between trust and revenue. This segment explores how to leverage trust grow and maintain your business. Anna Bernasek, economic writer and author of “Economics of Integrity,” joins us and shares insights she has learned along the way. 00:45:00art-of-biznotrust,business,network,economic,relationshipTrust is considered an intangible. But it is a very active ingredient to success in business. While we take its role for granted, there is a very strong relathttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/03/31/connecting-the-dots-the-african-diaspora-and-africa-in-business-togetherBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/03/31/connecting-the-dots-the-african-diaspora-and-africa-in-business-together/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/03/31/connecting-the-dots-the-african-diaspora-and-africa-in-business-togetherWed, 31 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMTConnecting the Dots: The African Diaspora and Africa in Business TogetherMuch has been said on the potential of business channels between the African Diaspora and Africa. The African Diaspora has unique strengths to succeed in business with and in Africa. They have the power of experience, insights, networks, resources, and assets of two countries – their home and host countries. But what is the right mix to build a business that spans two continents. Our guest, Kojo Benjamin Taylor, will share his own experience and lessons learned about the mix of strengths he has employed for his own success. Mr. Taylor hails from Ghana, but has become a successful entrepreneur in the United States. Now, he is spanning two continents to expand his business horizons with MicroClinics.00:45:00art-of-biznodiaspora,business,africa,trade,global vale chainMuch has been said on the potential of business channels between the African Diaspora and Africa. The African Diaspora has unique strengths to succeed in businhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/02/11/opportunities-for-american-entrepreneurs-in-internEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/02/11/opportunities-for-american-entrepreneurs-in-intern/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/02/11/opportunities-for-american-entrepreneurs-in-internThu, 11 Feb 2010 02:30:00 GMTOpportunities for American Entrepreneurs in International Trade with AfricaAccording to a report produced by COMPTIA for the United State Office of Trade Representative, U.S. exporters experience more growth internationally than domestically and they tend to be more competitive than domestic-only firms. In this show, we focus on the changes we see in attitude and programming to support U.S. entrepreneurs exporting internationally, but particularly to Africa. Our guest today is Shelvin Longmire, a global strategic advisor who specializes in Africa.00:30:00art-of-biznoentrepreneur,export,international trade,africa,smeAccording to a report produced by COMPTIA for the United State Office of Trade Representative, U.S. exporters experience more growth internationally than domesthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/01/13/start-up-at-the-start-of-the-year-rapid-ramp-upBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/01/13/start-up-at-the-start-of-the-year-rapid-ramp-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2010/01/13/start-up-at-the-start-of-the-year-rapid-ramp-upWed, 13 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMTStart-Up at the Start of the Year: Rapid Ramp UpWe open our 2010 session with a two-part series on how to start-up a business, focusing on the first year. Our first session focuses on getting started quickly and successfully. Our guest expert is Andrew Morrison, an entrepreneur and founder of Small Business Boot Camp. If you are stuck with an idea and can't seem to get moving on that business, this is the perfect session for you!00:45:00art-of-biznobusiness,start-up,sme,entrepreneur,new ventureWe open our 2010 session with a two-part series on how to start-up a business, focusing on the first year. Our first session focuses on getting started quicklyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/11/12/power-push-using-social-capital-for-successBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/11/12/power-push-using-social-capital-for-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/11/12/power-push-using-social-capital-for-successThu, 12 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT"Power Push" Using Social Capital for SuccessWe know that capital is required as input for production capacity in businesses. However, many consider financial capital to be the only type. As our business society is evolving, there is recognition of various forms of capital. In this show, we will share how to use social capital for business success. Verna Allee, CEO of Value Networks, will show us the power of our networks to affect the bottom line.01:00:00art-of-biznosocial capital,business,capital,sme,ecosystemWe know that capital is required as input for production capacity in businesses. However, many consider financial capital to be the only type. As our businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/11/05/power-push-utilize-your-strengthsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/11/05/power-push-utilize-your-strengths/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/11/05/power-push-utilize-your-strengthsThu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT"Power Push" Using the Strength of LeadershipBeing an entrepreneur is about making choices on a path every day. The "Power Push" Practices help you to keep moving, move around challenges, push through challenges, and overcome challenges. This segment focuses on operating in your individual and organizational leadership strengths as a key to success. Brett Johnson, developer and author of "LEMON Leadership," will share his insights into how to use different types of leadership to build the strength of your business venture.01:00:00art-of-biznostrength,personal and organizational,sme,success,profitBeing an entrepreneur is about making choices on a path every day. The "Power Push" Practices help you to keep moving, move around challenges, push through chahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/10/29/power-push-living-life-as-an-entrepreneurBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/10/29/power-push-living-life-as-an-entrepreneur/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/10/29/power-push-living-life-as-an-entrepreneurThu, 29 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT"Power Push" Using the Strength of CreativitySuccess in business is not just technical skills. It involves your spirit, mind and body. Being an entrepreneur is one of the threads in the tapestry in your life. Its the one that allows you to build wealth. This segment focuses on the environment you create around you as an entrepreneur, as well as the "inner" strength of the entrepreneur. Our special focus will be the "creative" you. Lynne Levesque, author of "Breakthrough Creativity," will join us. We will discuss how everyone is creative, but it manifests in different ways.00:45:00art-of-biznoentrepreneur,strength,business,sme,creativitySuccess in business is not just technical skills. It involves your spirit, mind and body. Being an entrepreneur is one of the threads in the tapestry in yourhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/10/22/succeeding-in-business-in-a-hostile-environmentBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/10/22/succeeding-in-business-in-a-hostile-environment/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/10/22/succeeding-in-business-in-a-hostile-environmentThu, 22 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMTSucceeding in Business in a Hostile EnvironmentOne definition of "hostile" is being openly opposed or resisting. Anyone who has plunged into business probably has experienced this. Cedric Muhammad, author of "The Entrepreneurial Secret, will discuss with us strategies and tactics for overcoming that hostile environment.00:45:00art-of-biznobootstrapping,perseverance,entrepreneur,entrepreneurship,smeOne definition of "hostile" is being openly opposed or resisting. Anyone who has plunged into business probably has experienced this. Cedric Muhammad, author ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/10/15/entrepreneurship-the-answer-to-economic-uncertaintBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/10/15/entrepreneurship-the-answer-to-economic-uncertaint/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/art-of-biz/2009/10/15/entrepreneurship-the-answer-to-economic-uncertaintThu, 15 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMTEntrepreneurship: The Answer to Economic UncertaintyThis segment focuses on entrepreneurship as the key to the woes people and society are facing amidst the global economic crisis. Even though there seems to be stabilization in the financial and economic systems, there is not a return of jobs. In fact, experts say that it will be a long process before we see a significant growth in jobs. What can be done? We say the answer is entrepreneurship. Research supports this! A special report on entrepreneurship by The Economist says the "the rise of the entrepreneur...signals the birth of the entrepreneurial society." So, this crisis is the opportunity we've actually been looking for! Entrepreneurs everywhere are mobilizing! The Kauffman Foundation just launched the Entrepreneurs' Movement for the United States so that there is a unified voice. Bo Fishback of Kauffman will join us. We'll also share a concept for reaching micro, one- or two-people, enterprises in our neighborhoods by touching them locally. These are exciting, but challenging times! Chime in on chat or calling in for this timely talk.00:45:00art-of-biznoeconomic,crisis,entrepreneurs,entrepreneurship,smeThis segment focuses on entrepreneurship as the key to the woes people and society are facing amidst the global economic crisis. Even though there seems to be