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Stop the presses: New research reveals that for the first time, employees place compensation ahead of all other employment elements. Chuck Martin joins Jim Blasingame to discuss this ground-breaking finding, where employees value compensation more than being appreciated by management, and why this is good news for small businesses.

Don't just solve problems, think about what you want and approach the problem with that goal in mind. Robert Fritz talks with Jim Blasingame about how to change your way of thinking with regard to solving problems, so you can turn that energy into something more productive.

Small businesses are holding steady, reporting neither a significant move up or down for most indicators. Dr. Bill Dunkelberg and Jim Blasingame discuss the most recent survey of how small businesses feel about economic recovery.

What are the best ideas for finishing a difficult year with a flourish in sales? Skip Miller joins Jim Blasingame to reveal key sales strategies that you must use to do a better job of qualifying prospects and therefore, close more sales.

How does social media integrate into a small business marketing program? Ilise Benun joins Jim Blasingame as a skeptic of the value of the social media craze, and they discuss how to make this medium work for you.

What do you know about exporting? Would you like to get educated about exporting - for free? Doug Barry talks with Jim Blasingame about international trade opportunities, including how to get started, with emphasis on the new trade agreement with Peru.

Why are non-profit organizations negatively impacted by an economic downturn? John Bozard joins Jim Blasingame to answer this question and to talk about the important work that Arnold Palmer Hospitals.

How will small businesses be affected by the government's model of health care reform? Grace-Marie Turner reveals to Jim Blasingame how the government plan will ultimately harm small businesses and the entire U.S. health care industry.

Tackle your business challenges and opportunities by employing the SWOT method. Gene Siciliano talks with Jim Blasingame about this technique and how it can be the key to survival and to helping you take advantage of the economic recovery.

How is this recession and following recovery impacting start-ups and home-based businesses? Is this a good time for home-based businesses? Bill Topaz joins Jim Blasingame to talk about this issue, including capitalizing a start-up.