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Do you have an intellectual property system in place? David Dawsey joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to identify, value and protect your intellectual property with the same effectiveness as you do your physical assets.

Jo Smith speaks with Jim Blasingame about what it takes to have a healthy home and what the real estate economy is really like. Diane Kuehn joins them to discuss what it’s like to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Diane Kuehn joins Jim Blasingame with Jo Smith at the Raleigh Chamber Expo to discuss the benefits of being a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Then Diane and Jim discuss e-commerce, SEO, and how to reach your prospects by email.

Rod Frankel is exhibiting at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce 2008 Expo and joins Jim Blasingame to discuss his theme for the Expo. They also talk about how a staffing company can help you find the right people for your small business.

What do small business owners think about the current economic conditions? Dr. Bill Dunkleberg talks with Jim Blasingame about what respondents to his monthly survey told him about their concerns. The overall concern is high, but is this more perception and media hype than reality? Bill also talks about what he thinks the economy will look like for the rest of the year.

How can a barn be part of your marketing strategy? Beverley Williams talks with Jim Blasingame about their communities' barn quilt square campaigns and how they can help promote the local economy.

Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what Kipliinger is reporting this week, including investment opportunities, business costs, the estate tax, and cutting pork out of the federal budget.

Steven Preston, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, joins Jim Blasingame to talk about National Small Business Week and the associated events and how the SBA helps small business with loan guarantees and disaster assistance.

Is there a conflict between Wall Street and Main Street? Jim thinks there is, and he talks about what is causing it, how to fix it, and how it can be an opportunity for small businesses.

What are the fundamental things that you have to do to survive and thrive in challenging economic times? Dave Anderson talks with Jim Blasingame about the difference between management and leadership, plus why it's important to manage more near-term this year.