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Could bartering help you preserve cash and grow sales?Steve Bolles joins Jim Blasigname to talk about the concept of bartering as a business strategy, including practical tips, tax issues, and the multi-party transactions that can happen with a barter network.

How customers want to be reached and served will be different in the future, and Alan Maites explains to Jim Blasingame what that will look like, by revealing the "Five Cs" of customer connection. Alan also reveals a bonus sixth "C" at the end. This is really good stuff.

How to set up a successful partnership - even with family. This is the topic of discussion between David Gage and Jim Blasingame as he reveals the keys to bringing friends and family together in business by establishing how the relationship can end.

Reporting on the history of Halloween, Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the origins of Halloween and how it became what it is in modern times.

What should businesses do to get ready for 2010? Jim Ostroff and Jim Blasingame discuss some of the fundamentals to focus on, like customers, expenses, etc. They also talk about the economy, small business banking and other issues.

Reporting on the Google Droid wireless device/phone, Jeff Zbar tells Jim Blasingame about his experience using this new "smart phone," which is on the Cingular network. It has a big screen, lots of apps and a real keyboard.

Have you valuated your company's place on the maturity timeline? Pamela Springer discusses with Jim Blasingame some of the growth elements to scrutinize as you grow your business from one level to the next, including how to know when to change key positions in your staff.

How will small businesses reach customers in the future? Kirk Cheyfitz and Jim Blasingame talk about this question and answer it by discussing the relevance of social media to your small business and how to blend this new community building activity with traditional marketing resources.

How can you make good business decisions in bad economic times? Steve Martin talks with Jim Blasingame about adjusting your decision-making process to fit the new realities of the marketplace, including how to take advantage of new opportunities.

Are the new market conditions causing you to feel stuck in your business? Gail Kasper joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to get unstuck with new perspectives on the new era we're entering in the economy and the marketplace.