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Lorena Medina joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected Mexico, and how BNI members are taking steps to get back to their pre-pandemic activity.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the fact that with all the stimulus money, and the overall strength of Main Street businesses, the national economy should be very strong for the next couple of quarters, even though not for all sectors.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the hiring, capital spending and sales sentiment of small businesses, which are improving enough to like the trends, if we don’t like the numbers.

Holly Wade joins Jim Blasingame to report on the overall upward trend in small business sentiment, but with a number of troubling aspects that need more time.

Jim Blasingame reveals why the current convergence of politics and sports has caused him to swear off all sports, including college football, and he has research to prove he’s not alone.

Jim Blasingame reveals what “corpsplaining” is, and why small business owners must learn how to blend and leverage the two kinds of intellectual property OPIP and YPIP.

Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the many reasons why small business owners should hire a CPA to prepare their taxes, plus why we must stay up to date on Washington policies that impact our businesses.

Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to report on the fact that the new law allows for you to file for a quick refund for past profitable years if you have a loss in 2020, plus the tax issues around the PPP loan.

Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Sept 15 filing deadline for businesses structured as S Corporations, LLCs with more than one member, and partnerships, plus how to get a quick refund if you aren’t profitable in 2020.

Ken Tencer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss three long-term trends we face, including technology and geopolitics, and how they’re affecting the way we do business.

There are two things Congress can do to rouse the economy. Steve Forbes breaks it down for you. » More

There are two common models of how small business owners chart their future. Terri Lonier points them out and explains. » More

Bill Dunkelberg provides a basic summary of the small business economic trends survey from the month of January. He covers labor, spending, credit, inflation, and more. » More

Pamela Perkins walks you through how to take control of the movie that is your life. » More

Tatum conducts a monthly survey of its executives and consulting professionals regarding current business and economic conditions. The survey looks back at the past 30 days and forward to the next ... » More

The White House believed Tom Daschle would be the Health and Human Services secretary. He isn't going to be. Grace-Marie gives us the details on what could be next. » More

Rich Galen teaches us how a bill becomes a law. » More

As a salesperson, once you make the sale is the job complete? No. Brad Huisken tells you more. » More

Labor may drop card check but has some stipulations. Are the stipulations worse? Steve Forbes gives the details. » More

What makes a good team player? Kristin Arnold thinks it's about the small stuff, and she offers you some tips. » More