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Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Shannon Ross Stahl with Jackson Surgical Assistants and Eric Gadlage with The Team Doctors Preferred Access

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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.   You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. 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 we featured two innovative healthcare related companies.

We opened the show with Shannon Ross Stahl with Jackson Surgical Assistants. Jackson Surgical Assistants is devoted to helping hospitals, surgeons and surgical assistants improve outcomes and reduce costs. Shannon discussed practice management solutions for surgical assisting and explained how this approach helps drive innovation within hospital operating rooms. To learn more please go to www.jacksonsurgicalassistants.com

We closed the show with Eric Gadlage COO with Team Doctors Preferred Access. Team Doctors is a one of a kind VIP service centered organization which provides their clients and their families direct access to the world’s greatest network of physicians. The Team Doctors have been or are the actual team doctors of professional sports teams across the country. This ensures top care across all specialties to their clients. To learn more please go to www.theteamdoctors.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

Atlanta Business Radio’s Federal Government Contracting Forum Special

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On today’s show Kevin Grimes with CFO Leasing helped organize this great Federal Government Contracting Forum Special in order to help explain the secrets to getting government loans and other government money.

Kevin kicked the show off by explaining how much government money is available for small business in Atlanta and in Georgia. And he also shared some of the resources that can help a business find and apply for that money. To learn more about Kevin and CFO Leasing, which is one of the Southeast’s leading Government Accounting Firms, specializing in Federal business consulting, please go to www.cfoleasing.com

Next Terri Denison, Georgia District Director of the Small Business Association came on to share some of the opportunities that the Recovery Act of 2009 has made available. She also shared some tips and resources to help the small business owner apply for loans and grants. Her department’s website is www.sba.gov/ga

Next Chuck Shadl, Program Dirctor of Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center came on to explain some of the great free training programs that are available for small business owners. He explained the importance of partnering and networking for small business if you want to sell to the government. You can learn more about his Center at www.gtpac.org

We closed the show with Gwen Miles, Assistant Director, Office of Small Business Programs. She currently works at Fort McPherson. She explained how the Army buys goods and services and how important it is to properly register and prepare before you try to sell to the military or to the government. She told us about the upcoming Industry Day event where vendors can begin the process of selling their stuff. She encouraged listeners to go to www.forscom.army.mil/aacc

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

Atlanta Business Radio’s Restaurant Business Roundtable with Guest Host Jerred Morris

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On today’s show Jerred Morris with First Data credit card processing solution Guest Hosted for Amy who was enjoying some quality time with her family on Spring Break.

Jerred put together an awesome restaurant roundtable with some of the most knowledgeable restaurant professionals in Atlanta.

First up we had Harold Shumacher with the Shumacher Group. Harold is one of the areas foremost restaurant brokers and his real estate company specializes in site selection and business asset sales for regional and national restaurant companies. To learn more please go to his website www.shumacher.com

Next up we had on Eric Jensen, attorney with Graham & Penman. Eric discussed some of the legal issues related to starting and owning a restaurant. Eric specializes in helping alcohol based businesses, including restaurants, bars and package stores with all their legal needs. To learn more about his firm please go to www.grahamandpenman.com

Next up we had on Steve Gibson with Restaurant Management Recruiters. Steve shared some of the pitfalls and challenges with recruiting in the restaurant industry. And he explained how he helps his clients get the right person for the job. To learn more please go to www.rmradvance.com

We closed the show with Tim Holland with Restaurants 101 Consulting and ZeeZor. Tim has been in the restaurant business for almost two decades and has opened over 20 restaurants from fast casual up to fine dining and nightclubs. Learn more about his consulting business and ZeeZor, a restaurant technology product that helps restaurants succeed at his website www.gozeezor.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

Atlanta Business Radio’s Corporate Office Centers Special

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On today’s show we put a spotlight on one of our sponsors Corporate Office Centers. Carrie Tegeder, GM of the newest Corporate Office Centers location at The Lenox Building at 3399 Peachtree Road Suite 400, shared some information about the center as well as the Grand Opening celebration that will be held at the center on April 22 from 5-7pm. To learn more about Corporate Office Centers please go to their website www.corporateofficecenters.com

Also in the studio was Michael Bryant with the Public Relations firm Philip Michael PR. Philip Michael PR helps companies put on newsworthy, relationship building networking events. To learn more please go to www.philipmichaelpr.com

Marcus Collier, the Catering and Banquet Manager with Lenox Square Grill was also in the studio. His restaurant frequently hosts events for the biggest movers and shakers in Atlanta. To learn more please go to www.centraarchy.com/lsg/

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

Atlanta Business Radio’s Franchise Business Special with Doreen Morgan, Kevin Ghezzi, Bill Aicklen, Scott Bowen & Stan Friedman

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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.

Here’s how to listen to the podcast of our show. First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. 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.

Remember to check out the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo that will be held on Thursday March 4 at the Westin Atlanta North in Sandy Springs near the King and Queen Buildings. To learn more about the Chamber go to www.sandyspringsperimeterchamber.org and to learn more about the Expo go to www.sspcexpo.org

On today’s show we put a spotlight on some of the leaders in the Atlanta Franshise world. We opened the show with Doreen Morgan from Walden Businesses. Her firm specializes in mergers and acquisitions services related to franchises. If you are looking for an exit strategy for your business then you should reach out to Doreen. To learn more about her please go to her website www.waldenbus.com

Next up we had on Kevin Ghezzi with the Business Trade Group. His firm helps businesses franchise themselves. He has years of expereince taking individual businesses to the franchise level. To learn more please go to his website www.businesstradegroup.com

Next up we had on Bill Aicklen owner of a couple of Express Oil Change and Service Centers in Woodstock, GA. Bill explained how he went about choosing this franchise and how the company’s training helped him. He and his brother (who is his partner) are looking for more opportunities in the area as the economy improves. To get a great oil change or car repair go to www.expressoilchange.com.

Next up we had on Scott Bowen owner of the Unishipper franchise out of Griffin, GA. Scott talked about how he got into the shipping business and explained how Unishippers become the small business’ shipping department. He helps businesses who ship as few as 10 packages a month save a considerable amount of money on their shipping plus get top notch customer service. To learn more go to www.unishippers.com

We closed the show with a report from our good friend Stan Friedman, CFE, co-founder and Chairman of Atlanta Franchise Alliance and President of RetroTax. Stan was reporting live from Las Vegas where he is attending the Franchise Times’ 13th annual Franchise Finance and Development Conference. Stan reported that while it is still a challenging economy and credit is tight, attendees and speakers are optimistic. Stan can be found online at www.retrotax.com. More information on the ATLFA can be found at www.atlantafranchisealliance.com or on their Facebook Fan Page

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

Atlanta Business Radio’s Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Special

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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 we spoke with Lindsay Kling from the Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce. She shared some important information about the upcoming Business Expo that will be held on Thursday March 4 at the Westin Atlanta North in Sandy Springs near the King and Queen Buildings. To learn more about the Chmaber go to www.sandyspringsperimeterchamber.org and to learn more about the Expo go to www.sspcexpo.org

Cory Jackson Manager of Personal and Business Banking with the RBC Bank in the Prado was also in the studio. Cory is the Chairperson of the Expo and he shared how being an active part of the Chamber has helped his business. To learn more about RBC please go to their website www.rbcbankusa.com

We also had DeLois Babiker with Intellectual Concepts on to discuss how the Chmaber and the upcomong Expo is going to impact her business. Intellectual Concepts is a woman and minority owned and operated fiorms that helps companies with their IT needs as well as with extensive experience working with the government. To learn more about her compnay please go to www.intellectualconcepts.net

This Business Expo is a great event that every business in the Sandy Springs Perimeter are should attend. Where else can you see the Mayor, along with the President of Operations for UPS and an Economist from Mercer speak. And as a bonus you get to meet some of the areas best businesses who are exhibiting at this FREE event. This is a great netoworking opportunity – you don’t want to miss it. There are still a handful of booths available so be sure to reach out to Lindsay to learn more.

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

Atlanta Business Radio Special with Southeastern Endurance and MultiSport Expo (SEE-ME) 2010 Founder Mike Lenhart

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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.

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On today’s show we spoke with Mike Lenhart founder of SEE-ME 2010 the Southeastern Endurance and MultiSport Expo. Each year this free event is held at the Concourse Athletic Club in Sandy Springs www.concourseclub.com and is sponsored by www.all3sports.com on Saturday February 27 from 2-7pm. At this one day event you can find the top gear companies, speakers and conditioning experts who cater to endurance and multisport athletes. In addition to the showcase of gear and goods, a kind of SWAP meet for used gear and a raffle new gear – Mike also talked about the first ever Fashion Show for these athletes. You don’t want to miss that. Also the Henry C.Forrest “Person of Courage” award will be presented to a deserving unsung hero in the community. This year the charities that were selected as beneficiaries are: www.g2tcamp.org and www.teamintraining.org/ga/ To learn more about the event that every marathon runner, endurance athlete, triathlete and multisport athlete (whether you are a newbie or an experienced athlete) should attend please go to the website www.seeme2010.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

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Concourse Athletic’s Marianne Baker, PebbleTosser’s Jennifer Guynn & Dallas Dodge’s Sue Brief

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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.

You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. 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.

We opened today’s show with Marianne Baker, Group Exercise Director with the Concourse Athletic Club. Marianne trains instructors, develops programs and manages more than 320 classes each month. Marianne shared some of the hottest fitness trends hitting Atlanta and explained how the city’s finest gym is giving back to the community. To learn more please go to their website www.concourseclub.com

Next up we had on Jennifer Guynn, co-founder and Exuctuive Director of operations for Pebble tossers. Pebble Tossers is a new Atlanta-based non-profit organization whose mission is to ignite a passion for volunteerism in children by matching their talents, abilities and interests with the needs of their community. Pebble Tossers is the only online resource where kids and families can search for a project, organization, a cause they believe in or they can use the Search Engine to get matched up with age-appropriate volunteer opportunities based on their age and interests. To learn more please go to www.pebbletossers.org

We closed the show with Suzanne Brief, E-Commerce Director for Dallas Dodge Chrysler Jeep in Dallas, GA. She is responsible for the dealership’s online presence for new and used vehicle sales, service, parts and body shop. Sue discussed the current sales climate for auto sales in the Atlanta market. She shared stories of people coming to her dealership from out of the country in order to get a car from her. If you are in the market for a new or used car, be sure to check out www.dallasdodge.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

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Networking in Atlanta Guru Brandon Miltsch, Yummy Spoonfuls Inventor Agatha Achindu, Ice Supreme Creator Ashiki Taylor & HR Outsourcing Expert Jeff Sapinsley

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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.

You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. 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.

We opened today’s show with Networking Guru Brandon Miltsch. Brandon is with Firewolf and Networking in Atlanta. FireWolf helps its clients get the Google rankings and publicity they deserve through a proven program that delivers proven results. Networking in Atlanta is a monthly event that Brandon puts together. The next event is March 3 at the Sutra Lounge in Buckhead. To learn more please go to www.networkinginatlanta.com or www.firewolf.com

Next up we had on Agatha Achindu, founder of Yummy Spoonfuls – organic baby food. Agathat explained that her product is the perfect solution to the childhood obesity epidemic. Her baby food is made from scratch using only organic ingredients – no fillers, extenders or preservatives. Enjoy over 2 dozen healthy flavors at Whole Foods and other fine health oriented stores. Please go online to learn more www.yummyspoonfuls.com

Next up we had on Ashiki Taylor, creator of Ice Supreme an all natural ice cream like product mad from almonds. Ashiki calls his product the world’s healthiest frozen treat. It’s dairy free, anti-oxidant rich and delicious. Their is no cow milk, no goat milk, no eggs, no soy, no rice, no processed sugar and no gluten. Sweetened with raw agave nectar this frozen treat must be tasted. Enjoy chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and pecan. It is available at Whole Foods in the Sotuheast and online at www.icesupreme.com

We closed the show with Jeff Sapinsley with HR Outsourcing, Inc. Jeff explained the benefits of outsourcing a company’s HR (everything from payroll to workers compensation) and how his company is a leader in customer service and benefit services. To learn more please go to his website www.hroi.net

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

Atlanta Business Radio Interviews Leticia Allen, Erika McQueen, Brett Goodnough, Ramona Dorsey and Greg West

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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.

You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. 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.

We opened today’s show with Leticia Allen, president of Atlanta School of Massage. Leticia explained that the school has been around 30 years and has trained thousands of massage therapists. They have also opened the Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics. To learn more please go to their websites www.atlantaschoolofmassage.com and www.atlantainstituteofaesthetics.com

Next Erika McQueen with Ardyss International came on to discuss the Angel Bra. Erika shared her secret to improving the well being of her clients. To learn more please go to www.ardyss.com

Next up we had on Brett Goodnough with Culture Index. Brett explained that the Culture Index is a hiring and managing process that helps compnaies identify top-tier talent as well as hire, motivate and manage their talent. To learn more go to www.culture-index.com

Next up Ramona Dorsey with Project Manage Your Life came on to share specific ways to increase your productivity while leiminating stress. Ramona is a time management and productivity expert who helps sales professionals and executives improve their effectiveness.To learn more please go to her website www.pmyourlife.com

We closed the show with Greg West CEO of Vision West Tax and Consulting. Greg explained his unique way of getting your taxes done at his home tax parties. Greg helps individuals and small businesses with their tax and management challenges. To learn more about his firm please go to www.visionwestllc.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