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How does a small business navigate the uncertainty of tax policy for 2011? Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why current tax policies are creating a great deal of uncertainty among small businesses, including the new 1099 reporting provision.

What does the telecommunication world look like for small business? Jenn Markey joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the evolution of business telecommunications combines greater capability while actually lowering costs.

What do you know about 401K administrative costs? Administaff President, Richard Rawson joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how some aspects of 401K administration can be more efficient and ultimately benefit the individual participants, including what his company did with the product of their efficiencies.

When should the government interfere in cyber-security? Wayne Crews joins Jim Blasingame to report on current political debate about how the government's interest in cyber-security could impinge upon how you use the Internet.

Should the income tax cuts be extended or allowed to expire? Jim Blasingame reports on the recent poll results from his website on whether the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts should be extended or not. He also talk about why not knowing what's going to happen contributes to a slow recovery.

What are the key first marketing actions you can take? Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to reveal several key marketing actions that every small business must take in order to reach prospects, including identifying who the best prospects are for your small business.

How did one chamber responded during a natural disaster? Dyersburg Chamber exec, Allen Hester, joins Jim Blasingame to report on how his chamber worked with federal and local authorities to help small businesses recover from the Tennessee floods of 2010.

Broadcasting live from the ACCE Convention in Milwaukee! L.A. chamber president, Gary Toebben, joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why chambers matter to small business and what his chamber is doing to get ready for hosting this convention next year.

How are small business owners feeling about the economy right now? Mark Rosenman joins Jim Blasingame to take a look at this month's Tatum Survey and, unfortunately, the responses indicate that the economy is weakening, at least temporarily.

Broadcasting live from Milwaukee at the ACCE Convention. COSE's Steve Millard joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what the Cleveland chamber is doing for small businesses, including advocating for revisions of the health care bill that hurt small businesses.