We start this weeks show with an overview of this weeks top business news, we look at a new report that reveals the stresses and strains of running a new business, we look at how cyber attacks are costing businesses millions of pounds, and what we can do to protect ourselves, we look at how reputations are being damaged because of online content, and in our financial insight this week we look at shareholder agreements.

Emma Howgego gives us the latest updates in this weeks business news.

Interview with Donna Dawson, a leading Psychologist, and Alan Thomas, the small to medium sized business expert from Hiscox who discuss how recent research has revealed that small and medium sized business owners in the UK are experiencing increased levels of stress and that almost eight in ten are suffering from a variety of ailments in the workplace. Find out more about the Hiscox MSE Healthcheck here>>>

Interview with Michael Fey, Senior Vice President, Advanced Technology and Field Engineering at McAfee and author of the book Security Battleground, he explains how cyber attacks are costing companies trillions.  In less than 15 years, cybercrime has moved from obscurity to the spotlight of consumer, corporate and national security concerns. In today’s fast-paced world of instant information, security is a top priority for companies. It’s estimated that over £1 trillion in damages can be attributed to fighting off cyber criminals and that is set to rise to 5 trillion in the next few years. Find out more at: www.mcafee.com/uk

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Interview with Michael Fertik,CEO of online reputation company Reputation.com who tells us about what damage can be done to both individual and company reputations through online content. Michael shares his ideas on how to create a more positive and neutral content which can influence the way others see you, and what makes a good reputation and why it is important to have an online presence, rather than nothing at all. Find out more at: www.michaelfertik.com and www.Reputation.com

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Guest Profiles:

Garry Mumford: “Finance Manager/Director – Founder/Director Insight Associates Treasurer to Talyllyn Railway, first preserved railway in the world”

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About Ian McKendrick

Social Media Strategist, Broadcaster, Keynote Speaker on IT Strategies, Social Media, Social Networking and Information Security. Founder of SuperBlog.biz and co-founder & co-presenter of The Business Hub Radio Show. Connect with Ian on Google+

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