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Gary Pittsford joins Jim Blasingame to reveal diversification strategy elements that will allow a retiring small business owner to achieve income with the lowest risk.

Gary Pittsford joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the changes to tax law that Democrats are considering that will hurt small businesses, including higher capital gains, and removing or lowering the step-up in basis exemptions for heirs.

Gary Pittsford joins Jim Blasingame to report on the growing number of older business owners who, rather than reinventing their businesses post-pandemic, are thinking of cashing out now, and some options to consider.

Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to report on the sad track record of government agencies claiming to provide small business set-asides and the reality when the programs are executed.

Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to encourage anyone listening to the government talking about set-aside assistance to discount any promised before depending on a political promise.

David Dawsey joins Jim Blasingame to remind you that in addition to current workplace laws and regs, there will be more coming from the Biden administration, and to begin the process of making sure you’re compliant.

David Dawsey joins Jim Blasingame to point out that the workplace disruptions caused by the pandemic may also make it easier for you to initiate some general workplace policies and even some contracts.

David Dawsey joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the elements of employee classification that you must know before you allow someone to work for you as an independent contractor.

Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that in order to lead change in the post-pandemic economy, you’ll have to be clear about goals and lead in a way that makes your team want to be part of your plan.

Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to energize your team with fresh batteries so you can lead the levels of change that we’re going to see on the other side of this pandemic disruption.

Brain Trust member Russ Madlener identifies and explains five steps small businesses should take to successfully upgrade their technology to Windows 8. » More

Small business expert Jim Blasingame highlights the fundamentals of a negotiation every successful negotiator needs. » More

Bill Dunkelberg provides a basic summary of the small business economic trends survey from the month of May. He covers labor, spending, credit, inflation, and more » More

Brain Trust member Chip Bell writes on the importance of effective mentoring in an ever changing business world. » More

JIm Blasingame writes about the tough love of a father for this Father's Day. » More

Brain Trust member Deltina Hay advises entrepreneurs and small business owners to sift through countless social media "advice" articles to determine if the advice really is applicable to their own ... » More

Small business expert Jim Blasingame tells you why vacations from work could actually stimulate success. » More

Brain Trust member Sam Norwood compares, contrasts, and analyzes the various tolls of financial capital. » More

Jim Blasingame discusses how business will continue to be redefined due to the needs — and wants — of the customer. » More

Brain Trust member Ton Anastasi analyzes the key motivators for entrepreneurs and their employees. » More