Booking Your Holiday Travel Wisely

September 12, 2018BBB BistroAHLA, American Hotel and Lodging Association, Booking Scams, Holiday Travelbetterbusiness

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 16:44 — 15.3MB) | Embed

Yes, believe it or not, the holidays are on their way! To help you get ready, we are talking about holiday travel on this episode of The Bistro. Here to help you with tips on how to book your next hotel room safely and securely, is Amy Travieso, Vice President of the American Hotel and Lodging Association.

Today’s episode is sponsored by the American Hotel and Lodging Association. The American Hotel & Lodging Association is the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee U.S. lodging industry.

Donate With Care

September 5, 2018Better Business > Better SeriesCharity Fraud, FTC, Veteran Scambetterbusiness

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 16:33 — 37.9MB) | Embed

Tracy Thorleifson, Attorney with the FTC joins the Better Series podcast to help businesses understand how to spot charities that are truly working for the betterment of individuals, communities, and our world. She specifically shares an initiative from the FTC to uncover the bad actors of veteran charity fraud. Don’t miss this episode.

National PTA – Giving You A Voice

August 29, 2018BBB BistroNational PTA, Parent Engagement, PTAbetterbusiness

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 17:04 — 39.0MB) | Embed

School is back in session for most, and the National PTA joins us to remind parents that they are as much in school as their children are. Jim Accomando, President of the National PTA Board of Directors, stops by to shed light on the full benefits package children receive when parents spend time involved in their kid’s academic world.

The R Group Advocates For Change

August 22, 2018Better Business > Better SeriesChange Agent, Change Management, The R Groupbetterbusiness

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 14:22 — 32.9MB) | Embed

Myron Radio of The R Group is a disciple of change. He takes time to chat with us at last year’s SOAR Community Summit. In this BBBS episode, Myron helps us understand how organizations can support individuals through moments of transitions and manage change for big success.

Back To School Shopping Equals Big Business

August 15, 2018BBB BistroBack To School Shopping, National Retail Federation, Retail Shoppingbetterbusiness

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 15:33 — 14.2MB) | Embed

We are in the midst of wrapping up summer and getting back to school. There is no doubt that retailers have been reminding us of this fact as store shelves are packed with school supplies. Back to school shopping is a vital time of year for retailers, right behind holiday shopping. Join us at The Bistro as we chat with Katherine Cullen, Director of Industry and Consumer Insights, at the National Retail Federation to learn how best to navigate the store aisles.