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Why is there irony in the debate about tax rates and extending unemployment benefits? Nicole Gelinas joins Jim Blasingame to explain why lack of leadership in Washington has created the current tax debate and requirement to extend unemployment benefits.

Jim Blasingame weighs in on the current debate including his belief that no taxes should be raised and the current rates should be made permanent. He also scolds Washington for favoring politics over leadership.

Want to give your business a good head-start on the new year? Jim Blasingame suggests a number of ideas for what he calls "December cleaning" so your business can start fresh in the new year with everything from stuff to employees to inventory - even customers are not immune to Jim's broom.

Don’t underestimate the impact of the human touch. Peter Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to remind us that, as John Naisbitt predicted, more high-tech begets more high-touch - people still prefer to buy from people.

Differentiate your small business by your customers' experience. Peter Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss differentiating your small business from the competition by evaluating the entire customer experience – how you are perceived by customers.

Should small investors invest in the gold market? Joe Frisard joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how small investors can get into the gold market by investing in fractional gold coins, which are less volatile than other gold options and a lower entry point.

Should you be investing in gold? Joe Frisard joins Jim Blasingame to report on the relationship of rising gold prices with other investment alternatives, including the elements of investing in numismatic gold coins.

Ex-Im Bank president, Fred Hochberg, joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the financial support his organization provides small businesses entering the export market, including capital insurance and guaranteed loans for both products and services as low as $5,000.

Ex-Im Bank president, Fred Hochberg, joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the launch of the Global Access for Small Business initiative, which provides financial support for small firms that serve larger customers who are exporters.

What's the connection between optimism and business success? Fred Hochberg joins Jim Blasingame to propose that two of the characteristics of a happy person are optimism and energy, both of which are required for success is a small business owner.