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Jim Blasingame says Austin Kiplinger is a witness to a century and a national treasure and he joins Jim once again to celebrate his 90th birthday and his company's 85th anniversary. Mr. Kiplinger reflects on history and shares his thoughts on current events with the perspective of a long and productive life.

Is your small business in compliance with environmental regs and laws? Annette Fulgenzi talks with Jim Blasingame about the government program that is designed to help small businesses comply with EPA and state environmental laws and regulations.

What's the best solution for providing affordable health care insurance for small businesses? John Arensmeyer and Jim Blasingame debate the various issues involved in reforming health care insurance on a national level for small businesses. They also talk about new ideas on providing capital for small businesses.

Is your small business taking advantage of the social networking opportunities available? Alex Craddock talks with Jim Blasingame about a new social networking tool his company has placed on Facebook to help small businesses connect with other businesses more efficiently and it's free to all.

Are you coachable? Ed Abel talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the reasons why a small business owners should consider working with a business coach.

How would you like to find new sales hanging in front of you waiting to be picked? John Arnold talks with Jim Blasingame about how to assemble your email marketing list from customers and prospects, so you can stay connected to them with offers and information.

How can emotional decision-making hurt your small business' future? Alison Diboll talks with Jim Blasingame about how and why you should avoid being emotional about when you're making decisions that will impact your business long-term. Alison also talks about how to find innovative ways to get your share of the business during a slow economy.

Are entrepreneurs marketplace heretics? Art Kleiner talks with Jim Blasingame about how heretics and radical thinkers have changed the marketplace, including how and why many entrepreneurs fit this description.

Are you a discerning consumer of information? Amy Menefee talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the misleading stories that have been offered by the mainstream media and 24/7 news organizations, and the damage that can result.

Are you using your networking communities effectively? Andrea Nierenberg talks with Jim Blasingame about how to cultivate relationships with key influencers in your networking communities. But remember that successful networking requires you to give first and receive whenever.