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Are you managing your business' profitability at the micro-level? Tony Paradiso joins Jim Blasingame to talk about tracking profitability on an incremental basis, by the hour, for example, if you're in retail, to determine where to employ resources for maximum profitability.

As the Millennial generation continues to enter the marketplace, are they creating opportunities or problems? David Stillman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the key issues that small businesses are facing as they hire and employ the youngest of our workforce.

What does a small business look for in a strategic investor? Gene Sicilliano joins Jim Blasingame to define what a strategic investor is and some of the key search elements when seeking this kind of equity partner.

What is the progress of the automobile industry in the U.S.? Kiplinger editor, Jim Ostroff, joins Jim Blasingame to report on recent improvements in the U.S. auto industry, and how that is impacting economic recovery.

What's in an intellectual property portfolio? IP attorney, David Dawsey, joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the possible components of an intellectual property (IP) portfolio, and why your small business needs one.

What are the attributes of a cultivational leader? Charlie Fewell joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the behavior of a cultivational leader as a manager who sees employees as individuals seeking success rather than just a staff member.

Why is "micro-script" brand messaging so powerful? Bill Schley joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why micro-script messaging is the way to get attention for your brands in a cluttered marketplace.

What are some of the most important emerging small business technology resources? Ramon Ray joins Jim Blasingame to identify several tech resources that will help your small business meet the new requirements of the new marketplace, including an exciting texting platform.

What are some of the tax surprises in our future? Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the tax increases we will likely experience in the form of energy tax, higher capital gains tax and higher marginal rates.

How do you get a bank loan in tough economic times? Gene Siciliano joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the specific tips and best practices small businesses need to follow to get a bank loan when many banks aren't loaning to businesses.