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Neil Hare joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Employee Retention Credit, and how you can claim it on your tax return and either get a credit – real money, not a deduction – either as a deduction on taxes to be paid, or a check.

Neil Hare joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the PPP2 rules are different from the first round and that the time to file for this financial help has been extended to May 31.

Tom Anastasi joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how confidence manifests and is demonstrated differently by the genders, and why this may be the single greatest differentiator in the success of men and women.

Tom Anastasi joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the difference in expectations of men and women – including their own expectations – as they work and perform in the marketplace.

Steve Martin joins Jim Blasingame to report on the business startup scams that are being offered, how to spot and avoid them.

Felice Friedson joins Jim Blasingame to report on the fact that Israel has had four elections in two years because of their coalition rules, and why their political structure is creating a governing problem.

Felice Friedson joins Jim Blasingame to report on the progress women have been making in society and the marketplace in the Middle East and the challenges that remain.

Steve Keen joins Jim Blasingame to report on the second round of PPP, and how Community Banks are standing by to help small businesses get enrolled and funded.

Steve Keen joins Jim Blasingame to report on the amazing job Community Banks did across America to get small businesses enrolled with the PPP to get the cash needed to stay open during the pandemic shutdown.

Alan See joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the opportunity to upgrade your marketing leadership by using a retired executive or a professional consultant who works with multiple companies.

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports small business optimism posted a modest decline in November with a reading of 104.8, while continuing its exceptionally strong two-year trend. » More

Jim Blasingame reviews his 2018 predictions and reconciles them with what happened, including the economy, the new tax law, and whether the stock market is in a bubble. » More

It's true there are many positive aspects of becoming a business owner. Jim Blasingame dispels some of the myths of owning your own business. » More

Millions of small businesses sell personal services like consulting, website development, or janitorial services, instead of something tangible. Unfortunately, pricing a service is not as intuitive... » More

Fourteen hundred and forty -- the number of minutes in a day. Since we can make more money, arguably the greatest challenge of any small ... » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports the Index marked two years of continued historic readings according to the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index October reading of 107.4. » More

Jim Blasingame tells his annual story of one of the great moments in the annals of serendipity: Squanto, the Mayflower pilgrims, and how the two working together set history on an important path. » More

Jim Blasingame reports on the origins of Veterans Day as it changed from Armistice Day and a poignant and practical way to define a veteran. » More

Mining for gold in the marketplace? You may find it in the unlikeliest of places. It’s in the head of your prospect and, if mined properly, will come right out of their mouth. » More

Need a business loan? To improve your chances of approval, do your homework and arm yourself with the answers to these three questions. » More