http://www.scorechicago.org Interview with Jim Stoynoff of Synthesis Solutions and Mark E Goodman on September 29, 2011. In this interview, Mark and Jim discuss small business challenges. Additionally, Jim provides insights into the education efforts to help support entrepreneurship.
http://www.scorechicago.org Interview with Joel Goldberg of Aurico and Mark E Goodman on September 22, 2011. In this interview, Mark and Joel discuss Joel's company Aurico. How Aurico helps business find the "A Player". Additionally, they talk about how the SCORE Chicago Management Consulting team helped Joel's business grow.
http://www.scorechicago.org Interview with Steve Robinson of Constant Contact and Mark E Goodman on September 15, 2011. In this interview, Mark and Steve discuss email marketing strategies. Steve talks about the importance of open rates, subject lines, and integration with social media. Additionally, Steve and Mark cover emails role in your overall marketing plan.
http://www.scorechicago.org Interview with Stephanie Neely, the Chicago City Treasurer and Mark E Goodman on September 1, 2011. In this interview, Mark and Stephanie discuss the Small Business Expo and the Business Plan Competition. Additionally, Stephanie alerts citizens on a new deed registration scam that is happening around the nation.
http://www.scorechicago.org Interview with Jess Constable and Mark E Goodman on August 11, 2011. In this interview, Mark gets an update from Jess on her business JessLC. They discuss how Jess is growing her business. Additionally, Jess and Mark talk about the way that she works with her SCORE mentor.
http://www.scorechicago.org Interview with Biagio Bucaro Esq. and Mark E Goodman on July 21, 2011. In this interview, Biagio and Mark discuss the legal process as it relates to the internet. Biagio notes that a business owner needs to make sure that the terms of doing business are outlined on the website. In addition, it is important to inform your buyer of such items as warranty and return policy during the purchase process.
http://www.scorechicago.org Interview with Brian Fons of Corporate Creations. and Mark E Goodman on July 21, 2011. In this interview, Brian and Mark discuss different ways to structure your business. Sole proprietorship, LLC and corporate structures are covered.
http://www.scorechicago.org Interview with Harry C. Moser of the Reshoring Initiative http://www.reshorenow.org and Mark E Goodman on July 14, 2011. In this interview, Harry and Mark provide an update to viewers on the reshoring initiative previously discussed on March 31, 2011. Harry emphasizes that many of the issues that we have like unemployment, debt ceiling, etc could be solved with an emphasis on bringing jobs back to the U.S.
http://www.scorechicago.org Interview with Judith Roussel of the SBA and Mark E Goodman on June 17, 2011. In this interview, Judith and Mark discuss Illinois Small Business Week, coming up June 30, 2011. Judith notes that there will be workshops, lender matchmaking, access to government buyers, mentoring and awards at the event. More info at http://www.illinoissmallbusinessweek.com
http://www.scorechicago.org Interview with Biagio Bucaro Esq. and Mark E Goodman on June 17, 2011. In this interview,Biagio and Mark discuss the challenge of staring and running a restaurant. Biagio provides great insights from both a legal and operational perspective. Additionally, they discuss an upcoming SCORE Chicago workshop on Starting and Operating a Restaurant.