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Being a micropreneur does not have to mean "small" revenue. Working solo expert, Terri Lonier, joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how the landscape has changed for those who want to stay small business while growing revenue, by using contract relationships.

How does the valuation process work when buying or selling a small business. Andrew Sherman talks to Jim Blasingame about the uptick in mergers and acquisitions, whether now is a good time to buy or to sell, and how a buyer will evaluate a prospective business to buy.

There are a number of free resources available to small business owners, and none more important than SCORE. CEO, Ken Yancey is back to talk with Jim Blasingame about his organization, including how to connect with SCORE and some of the 21st century resources they're making available.

Surveying the credit landscape, how is it looking for small businesses? Tom Markel joins Jim Blasingame to reveal where the opportunities and challenges are for small businesses to get credit, including for start-ups. One source they discuss is an increase in private lending.

How can we help our minds last as long as our bodies? Mark Underwood talks with Jim Blasingame about the dangers of mental degeneration and offers several tips and supplements we can use to strengthen mental health.

How did the recent election go in Afghanistan and what are the future prospects for this country to successfully govern itself? Rich Galen talks with Jim Blasingame about his recent assignment as an election observer and his thoughts on the future of this country.

Reflecting on the political career of Senator Ted Kennedy, Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the late senator and his impact on American public policy. Jim also talks about the Kennedy's impact on small business issues.

How do you blend your brand strategy with your social media strategy? Karen talks with Jim Blasingame about how to incorporate both strategies so that they complement each other and prepare your business to be ready for what customers will demand in the future.

Beginning with a reflection on the late Ted Kennedy, Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame talk about the impact of cyber-crime and how to not become a victim. They also talk about consumer behavior, an increase in anti-trust scrutiny, "cash for clunkers" and regional wireless broadband.

With the social media craze, is email still relevant?Christina Cavanagh joins Jim Blasingame to help small businesses understand that, like all electronic communication applications, email should be used as required and as customers request them.