Index of Video Files

	Gwyn Myers, Ph. D. - Management Consultant What would your top recommendations be for people just starting out in business? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Maureen Costello - Wholesale Distributor You have some wonderful credentials including being a CPA, an MBA and being president of a large company. Were these credentials helpful to you when you purchased your own business? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Stan Henslee - C.P.A. What recommendations do you have for someone just starting out in business? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Eddy Chavey - independent Web Designer What would you recommend to those starting out a business that still has a day job? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read

 

	John Powers - Attorney-at-Law From the standpoint of business organization, what mistakes do you see people making most often? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	William H. Crookston, Ph.D. - Professor of Clinical Entrepreneurship, USC We find that many entrepreneurs find it difficult to write out a business plan. Could you cite why this important step should not be overlooked? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Maureen Costello - Wholesale Distributor If you had to do it over again, what things would you do differently? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Rod Banks - Executive Vice President, Small Business Market Bank of America How important is it for a new entrepreneur to have a written business plan in hand before seeking out financing sources and why? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read

 

	Gwyn Myers, Ph. D. - Management Consultant Please expand on the role of communication tools in business. View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Stan Henslee - C.P.A. Would membership in a community service organization such as Rotary or the Chamber of commerce be helpful to most new business owners? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Gwyn Myers, Ph. D. - Management Consultant In what way can a business owner use a computer to their advantage? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Ken Blake - C.P.A. Do you recommend business owners use accounting software and why? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read

 

	John Powers - Attorney-at-Law Do you have any recommendations on how one should go about evaluating the pros and cons of taking on a partner? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Stan Henslee - C.P.A. What are some of the most common mistakes you see with people going into small business? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Ken Blake - C.P.A. What are the benefits to outsourcing payroll? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read

 

	John Powers - Attorney-at-Law You're the former mayor of La Habra Heights in California. Do you have any comments on what issues a starting business person needs to check out at city hall? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Stan Henslee - C.P.A. What other business topics would you recommend for someone going into business without business training? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read

 

	Eddy Chavey - independent Web Designer What would you recommend to those starting out a business that still has a day job? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Kelly Davis - Insurance Agent Should a start up business person save money by being self-insured on property and liability insurance? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Kelly Davis - Insurance Agent What is a good way to go about finding an insurance agent? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Kelly Davis - Insurance Agent How can sitting down with an insurance agent help me in preparing for my business? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read

 

	Phil Holland - Founder, My Own Business Could you offer some suggestions about location a business and signing a lease? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	George Flowers - Commercial Real Estate Broker What are some of the worse mistakes made by start-up businesses when deciding on locations for retail stores? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	George Flowers - Commercial Real Estate Broker What are some of the worst mistakes made by start-up businesses when deciding on locations for retail stores? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read

 

	Stan Henslee - C.P.A. If someone doesn't know anything about accounting, how would you suggest they go about learning it? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Maureen Costello - Wholesale Distributor Why is a good understanding of accounting important for running your own business? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Ken Blake - C.P.A. What are the dangers of not having effective internal controls? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Ken Blake - C.P.A. What should a business be doing on a monthly basis to stay on top of their accounting? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read

 

	Rod Banks - Executive Vice President, Small Business Market Bank of America Raising start-up money is one of the great hurtles in starting a business. Would you have any recommendations or some basic do's and don'ts as to how people should go about this great challenge? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Ken Blake - C.P.A. For business purposes should I buy a car or lease a car? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Rod Banks - Executive Vice President, Small Business Market Bank of America Are there any recommendations you would have for somebody looking to make a financial request to a financial institution? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Rod Banks - Executive Vice President, Small Business Market Bank of America What is the worst mistake people make when making a loan request? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read

 

	Eddy Chavey - independent Web Designer Why is the internet so important to business? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Thomas Mix - Executive Director, My Own Business, Inc. Why should my business have a website? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Eddy Chavey - independent Web Designer What would you recommend to a business owner starting a website for the first time? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Thomas Mix - Executive Director, My Own Business, Inc. How should a business market their website on the internet? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read

 

	Phil Holland - Founder, My Own Business What are the key elements to a profit center? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Greg Gardea - Owner of Garber's BMW What was the worst mistake you made in starting your business? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Lincoln Watase - President, Yum Yum Donut Shops, Inc. Could you tell us about some of the considerations you took into account when Yum Yum acquired the Winchell Donut Chain? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Thomas Mix - Executive Director, My Own Business, Inc. For the benefit of our students, would you care to tell about your worst mistakes made as an entrepreneur? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read

 

	Maureen Costello - Wholesale Distributor In your opinion what are some of the worse mistakes entrepreneurs can fall into? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Phil Holland - Founder, My Own Business Tell us about your first store and your decision to start a chain? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	William H. Crookston, Ph.D. - Professor of Clinical Entrepreneurship, USC From your own personal experience as an entrepreneur, could you share the singe best and worst decision you have made? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Eddy Chavey - independent Web Designer What would your top recommendations be for people just starting out in business? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read

 

	Lincoln Watase - President, Yum Yum Donut Shops, Inc. Could you tell us about some of the considerations you took into account when Yum Yum acquired the Winchell Donut Chain? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Phil Holland - Founder, My Own Business What hurdles do people face in growing a business? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Phil Holland - Founder, My Own Business What are your recommendations for people when they encounter serious business problems? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read

 

	Ming Friedman - Linen Pro Designs, Inc. Are there any particular resources for information on international trade you would recommend to a start-up entrepreneur? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Ming Friedman - Linen Pro Designs, Inc. What is the smartest decision you made in starting your linen business? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Ming Friedman - Linen Pro Designs, Inc. Do foreign governments offer helpful information on importing to or exporting from their countries? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read
	Ming Friedman - Linen Pro Designs, Inc. What is the worst mistake that could be made by someone starting in international trade? View-High resolution      View-Standard resolution      Read