Small Business With Steve Strauss Powered By Microsoft

In this episode of Greatland Small Business Success Podcast, Steve gives you a Crash Course In Shipping.   There are some amazing ways to help your business save money and even take advantage of FREE opportunities while getting your product into the hands of customers.  In the interview segment, you'll find out how to make mailing and shipping easier, faster and more efficient from Amine Khechfé, Co-Founder and General Manager of Endicia.  Endicia is the preferred shipper for Etsy and you'll also hear some great tales of success in this week's Startup Story.  Your business could be next!

In this episode of Greatland's Small Business Success, we learn about...MONEY!  We all want it and we all need more of it.  Find out how to keep track of your money from Greg Jones, Founder and Chariman of Bookkeeping Express.  Plus a very special Start Up Story about one of America's favorite games.

On this episode of Greatland's Small Business Success podcast, Steve discusses all things Microsfoft.  How did one of the world's largest businesses come to be?  We find out in an "reenaction" during Startup Stories.  (apologies for the acting abilities).  Plus Steve speaks with Cindy Bates, Vice President of US SMB and Distribution at Microsoft.  Find out the importance of Software in your business!

In this episode, the importance of branding is highlighted.  A good name can be a key to success and you'll hear the story of an incredibly successful project in this week's Startup Story.  Plus a reply of Steve's interview with Seth Godin an Author, Entrepreneur, Marketer and Public Speaker.

Innovation is most certainly one of the keys to success!  Today Steve tells the invention story of one of the most successful products created in the 20th century.  Then, an interview with Paresh Patel the CEO and Inventor of VendScreen, a revolutionary new product.

In this Holiday episode Steve reveals 9 Statistics about Social Media that will make you completely rethink your strategy.  Plus the Top 10 Movies for Entrepreneurs from Forbes Magazine.

Today Steve discusses the importance of credit and a solid business plan in order to obtain loans for your small business.  He also speaks with Author and Forbes.com expert, Ty Kiisel.  Plus an all new Startup Story, all powered by Greatland.

Steve speaks with Jim Beach, host of School For Startups Radio, plus a new tale of an odd guy who found great success. Powered by Greatland

Steve discusses Business Credit, there is a new segment of Before You Heard Of Them and a great interview with Maria Sirvas.  Powered by Greatland.

Steve speaks with Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software.  Also, a new segment, Before You Heard Of Them is debuted. All powered by Greatland.

Steve chats with Ilise Benun, the Marketing Mentor, about how the self-employed and freelancers can effectively market their businesses without wasting time or money.

Steve discusses the joys and hurdles of being your own boss, and interviews Barbara Winter, author of Make a Living without a Job.

Steve highlights some stories of entrepreneurs around the globe from his new book,Planet Entrepreneur. He explains how the ventures of self-employed people all around the world are helping to make the planet a better place, and how you and your company can foster innovation as these entrepreneurs have.

These days, content creation is not only for writers and the press. Businesses of all sizes are now creating their own content for blogs, social media, and more. Steve discusses the various ways that you can leverage content on the Internet to create more customers and grow your business. He interviews Alan Levy, CEO and Founder of BlogTalkRadio andCinchcast, about making podcasts as a small business owner.

Steve talks about one of his favorite subject: branding. And it’s not just for big “brands” like Coca-Cola and Whole Foods; branding is important to small businesses and entrepreneurs as well. Steve interviews Carey Smith, the CBA of a company with a unique name and brand. Listen to the podcast to find out what CBA stands for!

Steve talks about what makes some businesses grow and thrive while others flounder, and tools you can use to increase your business and grow it to the next level. He interviews Doug and Polly White, authors of “Let Go to Grow,” about what they’ve learned about what business leaders need to know in order to grow successfully. Do you even want to grow your business? Learn all about growing (or staying small) in this podcast.

Now that summer is in full swing, Steve chats about ways for you to stay healthy as a person, and ways to keep your company and your employees happy. He interviews Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit, about how and why she started her own Yoga business and how she keeps healthy as a busy business owner. Listen to the tip to learn what cool incentives tech companies like Google and Facebook use to keep their employees happy and healthy!

Steve delves into the topic of the changing nature of work; is the word employee on its way out the door? How has the Internet changed work, collaboration, and competition? Steve interviews Daniel Debow of Work.com, a Salesforce tool that helps people.

Steve talks about the growing trend of working from home, working remotely, and something called “work-shifting.” He also interviews AJ Leon, who runs a company called Misfit, Inc with eight employees that are located across the globe.

Steve talks all things Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and more. He interviews “Small Biz Lady” Melinda Emerson about how to best utilize social media for your business. Listen in to find out why and how social media is important.