Been There, Done That!
Learn from successful entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives and business leaders as they share their experiences, insight and tips. Topics include marketing, management, mentoring, money and many others. Improve your business by listening to this business series from SCORE, with Business Alchemist Dennis Zink as your host.
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 85
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2020
45 - Outside Marketing Assistance
Marketing in the age of the internet is a complex subject, and external resources can assist in selecting and directing your marketing efforts. Jennyfer Crawford of AskJennyfer, a business consultin…
44 - Small Business Credit
Good credit can encourage business success by making cash available when needed for growth or to keep the business operational. Ty Kiisel of OnDeck rejoins Dennis Zink and Fred Dunayer to discuss ho…
43 - Small Business Loans
The processes, policies and circumstances of bank loans have been changing rapidly with the growth of technology Dennis Zink chats with Ty Kiisel, small business expert, author and representative of…
42 - Cash Flow and Inventory Control
Managing cash flow is one of the primary responsibilities of a business owner. In the case of retail businesses, inventory typically drives expenses, which in turn drives cash needs. Jami Schwartz of…
41 - Insurance: Emergencies and Disasters
What should a business person do in the event of an emergency or disaster? Peter Hedberg of the Hiscox Insurance Company joins Dennis Zink and Fred Dunayer to discuss the actions you should take and…
40 - Types of Insurance and Filing Claims
In our continuing discussion of insurance for businesses, Peter Hedberg of Hiscox rejoins Dennis Zink and Fred Dunayer to explain the types of insurance available to businesses, along with some under…
39 - Small Business Insurance 101
While all entrepreneurs take risks, some risks are best transferred to others. Peter Hedberg, an executive with the Hiscox Insurance Company, discusses with Dennis Zink and Fred Dunayer the kinds of…
38 - Communicating Effectively in the Workplace
Getting your message across requires more than just talking or typing content. In this episode J. Robert (Bob) Parkinson, executive communications coach, author and newspaper columnist, shares his e…
37 - Branding
Creating a brand image is an essential element of marketing communications. Dennis Zink and Fred Dunayer are joined by Steve Smith of Consonant Custom Media to discuss best practices and policies in…
36 - Living Thin and Stress Free
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be tough for business persons and those around them. 97-year-old author and entrepreneur Sylvia Goldman sits down with Dennis Zink and Fred Dunayer to discuss the…
35 - The Sales Bridge
Matching your communication style to that of your customer will profoundly affect your ability to close sales. Dennis Zink and Fred Dunayer chat with Mike Lewis, author of The Sales Bridge and a SCO…
34 - Document Management
Rapid and reliable access to documents can have a profound impact on the productivity of your business. Steve Feldstein, Director of Marketing – SMB Laser & Scanner Products for Brother, Inc., Denni…
33 - Business Incorporation 101
Selecting the best form of organization for your company can make a significant difference in your taxes and potential liabilities. Join Dennis Zink and Fred Dunayer in a discussion with Nellie Akal…
32 - Pricing for Profit
Setting prices for your products or services can be challenging for entrepreneurs. Dennis Zink and Fred Dunayer chat with Jack Grise and Mike Lewis, both SCORE certified mentors, regarding various s…
31 - Employee Wellness
Keeping your employees healthy and happy is just good business! Dennis Zink leads a discussion with Bob Merberg, a progressive and highly recognized wellness expert with Paychex, Inc., that identifi…
30 - Retirement Planning for Small Business
A financially secure retirement is the goal of small business owners and their employees. T. J. Houppert, a retirement planning expert with Paychex, discusses with Dennis Zink how small business own…
29 - Office Equipment
Acquiring the right technology for your office allows you to accomplish more tasks with less effort. Dennis Zink, Fred Dunayer and Tom Monczka from Brother International Corp. discuss the computers,…
28 - The Home-Based Business
Running your business from your home has major advantages and some disadvantages. Listen as Janet Shellenberger, a SCORE mentor and home-based business person, discusses with Dennis Zink and Fred Du…
27- Non-Profits
Starting a non-profit organization can do good things both for the community and the entrepreneur. Dennis Zink interviews SCORE mentor and non-profit expert Jack Dunigan on the details of starting a…
26 - Tax Strategies for Small Business Owners
Tax planning needs to start at the very beginning of the startup process and continue though the life cycle of the business. Dennis Zink and Bert Seither, VP at 1800Accountant, discuss the decisions…