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What's more important: talent or experience? Rick Maurer talks with Jim Blasingame about how to place value on the right employee characteristics, including talent, experience, education and personality.

Change is going to happen, so the question is, will someone in your small business lead change? Ken Blanchard talks with Jim Blasingame about this important topic.

With the government becoming more and more entwined in an increasing number of industries, how is that going to work out? John Steele Gordon joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the U.S. government can't run a business and shouldn't be doing it.

What is the primary reason small businesses fail? Ed Abel and Jim Blasingame reveal the single greatest reason small businesses fail, plus what to do to make sure you don't become stricken with this preventable affliction.

Reducing the number of employees eligible for the Family Medical Leave Act will hurt small businesses, according to Terry Neese, who joins Jim Blasingame to explain the details of proposed legislation and why it will be harmful to small business.

What rules of behavior should be established for the family when there is a home-based business under the same roof? Jeff Zbar and Jim Blasingame discuss some of the rules of engagement in a home-based business environment. They also talk about social media and other micropreneuring topics.

What direction are the key economic indicators going in? Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the key financial and economic indicators, including employment, interest rates, etc. The also discuss looming protectionism, budget deficits and other issues.

What role will branding play in the coming recovery and the next era for the marketplace? Tom Asacker and Jim Blasingame discuss the evolution of branding and 21st century marketing, and the fact that the coming changes will be give small businesses a distinct advantage.

What are the classic traits of a person who communicates effectively and successfully, even when the economy is down? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about characteristics that Ruth says are charismatic, and which she says we can learn.

Are you using Twitter? Do you understand what it is and how it works? Sarah Milstein joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the history and uses of this social media platform and give business users Twitter tips and best practices.