Business Bits with Jim Farrell

Public Relations 101

In this episode Jim interviews Fran Kirschner of Frantasy Enterprises. Listen as Jim and Fran discuss the importance of Public Relations for businesses.

Fran Kirschner Video Introduction

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Employment Related Lawsuit - How To Respond To

Join Jim as he invites back Robin Campbell to the show for a follow up on a previous podcast topic: employment practices liability (EPLI ).

Robin Campbell will serve as a guest host and will be discussing EPLI from the legal direction with Pat Collins, an employment attorney from Norris, McLaughlin and Marcus, specializing in Employment Related Law. Robin will be conducting the interview with Pat to dissect the life of an Employment related lawsuit.

Robin Campbell Video Introduction

Pat Collins Video Introduction

Lean Office 101

In this episode Jim interviews Joe D’urso a Manager at the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP). Listen as Jim and Joe discuss the benefits of Lean Tools for the office, and the Lean Office Workshops NJMEP offers. The Lean Office Workshops teaches office professionals how to work smarter, not harder with a focus on the flow of information between work positions.

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Solar Energy - R.O.I. from the Sun

In this episode Jim interviews Doug Distefano the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Soltage Solar Energy. Energy Cost is rising dramatically and it is now time for companies to reexamine their electricity cost strategy. Listen as Jim and Doug discuss the benefits of Solar Energy and how to get a Return on Investment from the Sun.

Growing Your Business thru Business Organizations

In this episode Jim interviews Bob Lantelme the director of business development for the Somerset County Business Partnership. Listen as Jim and Bob discuss the benefits of joining business organizations like the Somerset County Business Partnership.

Payroll Solutions for Businesses

In this episode, Jim discusses Payroll Solutions with Orly Tabak, a senior manager at ADP. Orly specializes in examining companies Payroll Needs and recommending the best fit payroll solution to her clients. Listen as Jim interviews Orly about available payroll options and Tom Brennan an industry expert on the payroll solution Professional Employment Organizations, aka PEO.

Choosing a Business Entity Type for a Startup Company

In this episode, Jim discusses the importance of selecting the correct type of business entity with attorney John Murdoch. Listen as John explains the various types of business entities and the importance of selecting the correct type of business entity. Choosing a business entity type can have very serious tax and liability consequences and the most important thing is that the business owner makes an informed decision, with the advice of an attorney. Every business is different and what may be good for one company may not be for another.

Employee Theft - Detecting and Preventing

In this episode, Jim discusses the huge Impact of Employee Theft. Did you know the average cost of an employee theft scheme is $159,000, and that US Business lose 5% of their annual revenue to fraud? Listen as Jim and Stephen Reed discuss the huge burden employee theft puts on a business and the role of the outside CPA Firm in preventing and discovering employee theft schemes.

Employee Related Lawsuits

In this episode Jim discuses the importance of having an Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) policy with Robin Campbell, an Insurance Specialist with the Pavese-McCormick Agency. Listen as Jim and Robin discusses why EPLI is critical for employers to have.

Creating a Personal Financial Plan

In this episode Jim discuses the importance of having a Personal Financial Plan with Ryan Zacharczyk a Certified Financial Planner, and Certified Retirement Planning Consoler. Listen as Jim and Ryan discuss the elements of putting a Personal Financial Plan together, potential pitfalls, and how it is critical to periodically review your Personal Financial Plan.

Mortgage Lending Crisis

In this episode, Jim discusses the impact of the mortgage lending crisis with industry expert Tracy Cavanaugh. Tracy Cavanaugh is the president and founder of CS Advisory Group, a professional mortgage planning company.

Consumer Driven Health Care

In this episode, Jim discusses Consumer Driven Health Care (CDHC) with Sam Soprano, the managing director of C&A Financial Group in Manasquan, New Jersey. Read more about Consumer Driven Health Care .