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Are there myths about Mexico that need to be dispelled? Steven Little joins Jim Blasingame to talk about living in Mexico and the vital economic link between the US and Mexico, plus dispelling the myth that all of Mexico is dangerous.

How can you use email signatures to your advantage? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to talk about using email signatures, or a "sig," as a marketing tool,, plus how to make the message engaging, including periodically changing or making it relevant to the recipient.

What does it take to make your business ready for an interruption? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the various ways your office, home office or a teleworker’s office should be prepared for an interruption or breach of security, including hardware and software tips.

Why is the journey of writing and publishing a book like starting a small business? Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the journey he took with his novel, Warrior Monk, including writing, looking for book agents, a publisher and finally, choosing to self publish.

What is the seed that grows into a novel? Ray Keating joins small business expert Jim Blasingame to discuss his new novel and book series, Warrior Monk, including his inspiration for the story involving a former CIA assassin who becomes a pastor.

Have you considered redemption as a management practice? Barbara Burke joins Jim Blasingame to talk about helping employees learn from their mistakes by redeeming them with this question when they make a mistake, "What did we learn?"

What is the appropriate way to motivate and recognize employees? Barbara Burke joins Jim Blasingame to offer tips on praising your employees by recognizing the things they do right and being specific.

How far in advance do you plan to sell your business? John Dini joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the steps to selling your business, including the timing, planning and due diligence, which sometimes takes several years, and financial management, plus maximizing your cash flow.

What makes Texas a business friendly state? John Dini joins Jim Blasingame to explain why the business friendly environment in Texas is mainly due to tort reform and favorable tax conditions, plus, San Antonio is very small business friendly.

What is the impact of a franchise start-up on the local economy? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why a franchise start-up is more likely to have an accelerated impact on the local economy than a non-franchise start-up, including hiring, cash flow and banking.