Bible Business 47 What Banker’s Look for When Considering a Business Loan Application

In this podcast, Steve Huston, President of BankWest, outlines what he and his bank look for when they are considering a new loan application from a small business. If you're looking for a new debt facility for your business but you're confused about what banks actually look at when they consider a new business loan application for a term note or a line of credit, then this...

Bible Business 45 Cash Management for Business Owners Part II

In this two-part series, Bill English interviews Melissa Deike, Vice President of Cash Management and Business Development from Bell Bank about proper cash management for small business owners. Most small business owners are not well versed in Cash Management or the risks that can be mitigated by having a strong cash management practice.  It’s not uncommon to hear about Controllers and CFOs who embezzle money from their employers because their employers were...

Bible Business 44 Cash Management for Business Owners Part I

In this two-part series, Bill English interviews Melissa Deike, Vice President of Cash Management and Business Development from Bell Bank about proper cash management for small business owners. Most small business owners are not well versed in Cash Management or the risks that can be mitigated by having a strong cash management practice.  It's not uncommon to hear about Controllers and CFOs who embezzle money from their...

Bible Business 42 Family Business Dynamics

Originally aired on January 4, 2017 on the Faith Radio Network with Dr. Bill Meier.  In this interview, we discuss Family Businesses and how they are different from a publicly held corporation.  In this broadcast, we discuss the four roles one can hold in a corporation - shareholder, director, officer and employee.  Role confusion often results in the chain of command being questioned by non-family employees.  We...
Bible Business 39 A Biblical Perspective on the Elections

Bible Business 39 A Biblical Perspective on the Elections

Originally aired on September 9, 2016 with Dr. Bill Meier on Faith Radio.  In this interview, we discuss the 2016 Presidential elections.  25% of Americans say they are scared of who our next President will be regardless of who gets elected.  75% say their pick of a President are motivated by who to vote against, not for. We discuss how the main input in our lives should be...
Bible Business 38 The Surprises that New Leaders Experience

Bible Business 38 The Surprises that New Leaders Experience

Originally aired on August 24, 2016 with Dr. Bill Meier on Faith Radio.  In this episode, we discuss family owned businesses and working as an interim CEO. We discuss the seven surprises that new CEOs experience, which are applicable to those in most new leadership positions.
Bible Business 37 How to Handle Yourself in the Face of Hostile Media

Bible Business 37 How to Handle Yourself in the Face of Hostile Media

Originally aired on April 22, 2016 on Austin Hill in the Morning on Faith Radio.  This interview was prompted by some examples of journalists asking questions about a Christian Business Owner's faith as it related to the service of homosexuals wanting to be married. We also discuss reputation management by managing your public messaging using message discipline, authenticity, clarity and integrity.  No matter who in the media...

Bible Business 35 What Business Owners Should Consider When Selling Their Business

Originally aired on Faith Radio with Austin Hill on March 11, 2015.  We discuss business owners selling their businesses, what happens when a business is sold and how to get ready for a sale.  Planning for exit strategies is important too.  Christian Business Owners face this as much as anyone else who owns a business. We also discuss the emotional aspects of selling a business.

Bible Business 34 What Happens to a Business Owner has a Business Failure

Originally aired on March 4, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio.  Austin and Bill discuss the intersection of our Christian faith and entrepreneurship.  We also discuss the toll the owner's emotions and family a business failure brings. We also discuss entrepreneurial terror, the notion that many things can bring the fear of failure into the mind and emotions of a Christian Business Owner.
Bible Business 31 Supporting Those Who Have Lost Their Job

Bible Business 31 Supporting Those Who Have Lost Their Job

Originally aired on May 27, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio. In this episode, Austin and Bill discuss what happens emotionally when a person loses their job.  We discuss how to support a person who has lost their job and we discuss the next steps for an unemployed person is networking with professionals to find a new job.
Bible Business 30 Wages, Compensation and the Minimum Wage

Bible Business 30 Wages, Compensation and the Minimum Wage

Originally aired on May 20, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio. We discuss what the Bible has to say about setting wages and why, once the wages are set, both parties need to honor their agreement.  This implies that workers are free to negotiate wages with any employer they wish.  We also discuss the minimum wage concept.
Bible Business 28 Finding Rest During a Hectic Schedule

Bible Business 28 Finding Rest During a Hectic Schedule

Originally aired June 24, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio. We discuss our need for rest and margin in the midst of a hectic schedule.  A good Christian Business Owner should be able to train their staff well enough to run their business so that they can find some time to get away from their own business and rest.
Bible Business 27 Managing Income in a Business

Bible Business 27 Managing Income in a Business

Originally aired on June 17, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio. In this episode, managing income is  more important than managing expenses and it is more challenging than managing expenses too. Learn why building relationships with customers and others is essential to managing income.  Learn about the matrix for managing income for small business owners.
Bible Business 26 Can we be Happy in the Workplace?

Bible Business 26 Can we be Happy in the Workplace?

Originally aired on June 10, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio.  If we loath our job and are not happy in our work, then this is a significant sign that you are out of alignment with God's will for your work and productivity.  Be sure that your work is aligned with your gifting, talents and passions.
Bible Business 25 How We Dress is Important in Scripture

Bible Business 25 How We Dress is Important in Scripture

Originally aired on June 3, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio.  Austin and Bill discuss our dress and some Biblical passages that address (no pun intended) about our clothing and how we dress.  Clothing shouldn't be something that draws attention to our body or be the most attractive thing about us.  Our clothing should match the mood and purpose of the event.
Bible Business 24 What Does it Mean to be a Christian Business Owner?

Bible Business 24 What Does it Mean to be a Christian Business Owner?

Originally aired on August 12, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio.  Bill English outlines what it means to be a Christian Business Owner viscerally by fulfilling the four purposes of business as we outline them here on this web site,  Bible and Business.  Bill and Austin also outline what it doesn't mean to be a Christian Business Owner.
Bible Business 23 Mentoring in Business

Bible Business 23 Mentoring in Business

Originally aired on August 26, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio.  We discuss mentoring, sacrifice, vulnerability and how mentoring is the sharing of lives between two people.  We discuss the cost of mentoring and the benefits of what good mentoring brings to the other person.

Bible Business 21 The Threat of Litigation

Originally aired on September 16, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio.  We discuss how 25% of small businesses will engage in some type of  litigation effort of one type or another and how litigation costs can negatively effect a small business.  Christian Business Owners should be aware of the breadth of litigation exposures small businesses face.

Bible Business 19 Conflict and Fairness in the Workplace: Strive for Agreement

Originally aired on October 21, 2015 with Austin Hill on Faith Radio.  We discuss why fairness is elusive and the balance between reaching an agreement in a conflict and overlooking an injustice.  Conflict resolution isn't always neat and tidy and can be messy at times.  Yet Christian Business Owners needs to know how to reach an agreement even when fairness is elusive.
Bible Business 17 CEO Activism and the Risks that such Activism Introduces

Bible Business 17 CEO Activism and the Risks that such Activism Introduces

Originally aired on June 28, 2016 on Faith Radio with Bill Arnold hosting for Dr. Bill Meier.   We discuss CEO Activism and the risks that such activism introduces to the company.  The survey concluded that CEOs who engage in controversy will likely alienate some groups in society while appealing to others.  Christian Business Owners should be aware of topics  like this in light of our increasing...