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On today’s show we opened with Chef Tony Sharpe and Joy Ogozelec with the Urban Major League Chef Association. The UMLCA is a new organization that brings together under-served minority chefs to provide access to experts in the culinary profession in order to teach the latest trends in the culinary arts, build culinary skills and support professional development for culinary artists nationwide. To learn more how Chef Tony and his team helps the chefs and culinary enthusiasts in Atlanta please go to www.umlca.com

We closed the show with Katie Ashcraft, Partner with Books2Tax. her firm helps small business owners with the finance and administrative functions of their business. If you need help wth your books or your taxes please go to www.books2tax.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

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On today’s show Stone Payton co-hosted this Inside PR Special.

We opened the show with the announcement of the 7th Annual BMA Atlanta Charity Chocolate Tasting benefitting Cure Childhood Cancer. This event is being held at FAB Atlanta on February 24 from 6p-8p. Please go to the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter’s website to register www.bmaatlanta.com/events/

Our first guests were Chris Myles from Golin Harris with his client Krista Eberle from United Egg Producers. They discussed the role of a PR firm in handling a crisis. They shared the ways they worked together and had to move quickly and maintain one message through a recent crisis.

Next up we had on Drew Plant from Plant Communications with his client Charles Crawford from Private Bank of Buckhead. Drew has worked with Charles since the start of this venture and has helped his client stay ahead of the issues during these tough economic times.

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

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Please click PLAY to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from the Business Radio X studio in Atlanta, GA, USA.  We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past podcasts. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

On today’s show we opened with the announcement of the 7th Annual BMA Atlanta Charity Chocolate Tasting benefiting Cure Childhood Cancer. This event is being held at FAB Atlanta on February 24 from 6p-8p. Please go to the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter’s website to register www.bmaatlanta.com/events/

Randy Merrill from Massage Heights came on to discuss his entrepreneurial career. He is now working with Massage Heights, the premium massage retreat service that offers spa services at affordable prices. To learn more please go to www.massageheightsatlanta.com

Next Abraham Xiong from the Government Contractors Association came on to explain how his group helps women owned business owners and all entrepreneurs learn how to acquire government contracts. It is very complicated to get government money and Abraham’s group helps you learn how to get your share. To learn more please go to www.govcontractors.org

Next Robert Meyring, attorney at law came on to explain the importance of estate planning. Did you know that most Atlantans are over insured but under estate planned? This could become a crisis for your children and a threat to your business. To learn more about getting your will and estate planning in order please go to www.meyringfirm.com

We closed the show with the folks from Mainstreet Technologies – Executive Vice President Johnathon Closs and CEO Dalton Sirmans. This innovative technology company has been leading the way in the financial management and government record management spaces for a long time. Managing data and documents is a challenge and Mainstreet Technologies has a lot of experience solving their clients problems. To learn more please go to www.mainstreet-tech.com

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

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Please click PLAY to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from the Business Radio X studio in Atlanta, GA, USA.  We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find past podcasts of all our shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

On today’s show we opened with restauranteur Pierre Panos. Pierre founded the Stoney River Legendary Steaks chain which he then sold. He currently owns the Brookwood Grill and heads QS America, the parent company of Fresh to Order along with about 40 Papa Johns restaurants in 4 states. There are currently 6 F2Os but they are looking to exand through franchising and owner operated stores.

We closed the show with Kyle Ross, Vice President – JA Capstone with Junior Achievement of Georgia. Kyle explained how JA helps students learn about entrepreneurship and business through real life expereince. If you have a business in the area you should really consider volunteering with JA and helping kids learn about the benefits of owning a business. You can learn more at their website www.georgia.ja.org

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

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Please click PLAY to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from the Business Radio X studio in Atlanta, GA, USA.  We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

On today’s show several of the co-authors of the new book “Improv to Improve Your Business” came on to explain how using the principles of improvisation can foster communication, creativity and innovation in businesses. They shared the 10 Commandants of improv and how you can incorporate the skills in to sales and training situations.

Brent Brooks, Vanessa Lowry, Rob Duncan, Leah Henderson and Jim Hogan explained how learning improvisation skills has helped them grow their respective businesses.  You can order the book on Amazon.

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

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Please click PLAY button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from the Business Radio X studio in Atlanta, GA, USA.   We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. Press SUBSCRIBE and you will automatically get the latest show when you sync your iPod to your computer.

Our first guest this morning was Angela Durden. She is a commercial writer who has just published the book titled “Opportunity Meets Motivation Lessons From Four Women Who Built Passion Into Their Lives and Careers.”  Angela helps companies with the printed word. She has been writing professionally since 1992. You can learn more about her and her book at www.angeladurden.com

Next up we had on Lisa S Jones founder of EyeMail, which is an emerging leader for electronic advertising, sales and marketing communications. Lisa explained how she brings emails to life with her patent pending innovation. To learn more please go to www.eyemailinc.com and see for yourself how this works.

Next we had on Carl Murray with Armand Edward Financial. Carl shared his insight into the world of business and money management for minority high net worth and high profile clientele. To learn more about his firm please go to www.armandedward.com

Next up Bernie Smith, CEO of Masterworks and managing partner of Cabinet Café came on to discuss the history of his company, how every homeowner can choose the right contractor for their specific project, leading a remodeling company through a recession and why he launched Cabinet Café last year. To learn more please go to his websites www.masterworksatlanta.com and www.cabinetcafe.com

We closed the show with Steve Gornall owner of the Cartridge World franchise in Johns Creek. Steve explained how local schools, businesses and families can save money by reusing their ink cartridges. Not only does this help your pocketbook it also helps the environment as it keeps lots and lots of ink cartridges out of landfills. To learn more please go to www.cartridgeworldusa.com/store405

Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show

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Also if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about please email Amy Otto at Amy @ atlantabusinessradio.com and we will try and get them on the show