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	The Technology You NEED in 2008 (and the stuff to avoid) Ramon Ray and Brent Leary Ramon and Brent explain which technology to spend your money on – and which technology is best to avoid. December 20, 2007. 30 minutes.
	Internet Phone Calls – VoIP’s Impact On Small Business Ginny Hutchinson, CMO of Speakeasy How are businesses using VoIP and what are the cost advantages of switching to it? Ginny explains. December 18, 2007. 30 minutes.
	In The Face of Doom, One Company Finds Success Zane Safrit, CEO of Conference Calls Unlimited Zane’s company overcame the darkness by thinking outside the box and shifting perspectives. Hear his story of success. December 11, 2007. 30 minutes.
	How To Maximize Your Corporate Christmas Gifts Impact Lee Eldridge, President of Absorbent, Ink. Don’t really see the need to send corporate Holiday gifts this year? Lee suggests that you may want to rethink that. December 4, 2007. 30 minutes.
	Small Business Health Care Update Dawn Rivers Baker, Publisher of The MicroEnterprise Journal Are small business owners any closer to getting relief from escalating health care costs? Dawn provides some answers. November 27, 2007. 30 minutes.
	10 Things CEOs Should Know About Web Design John Munsell, CEO of Bizzuka Did you know that customers will size up your website within first 52 milliseconds? John explains how to invite them in. November 20, 2007. 30 minutes.
	How to Start a Print Magazine With No Money CD Vann, Founder of Soho Business Magazine CD started Soho Business Magazine in 2005 with a few dollars and a 3-year old Mac computer. Hear how she did it. November 13, 2007. 30 minutes.
	Plan As You Go Business Planning Tim Berry, Founder and President, Palo Alto Software Tim shares many insights and observations into creating and managing a living, breathing business plan for your company. November 6, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Eliminate Hassles and Expenses Sending Large Files Ranjith Kumaran, Founder of YouSendIt Learn how to avoid email bounce-backs, replace the use of FTP sites and avoid overnight couriers for media like CD’s. October 30, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Are You a Natural Entrepreneur? Tim Knox, of the Tim Knox Show Do you have what it takes to follow your dreams and become a successful entrepreneur? Find out now. October 23, 2007. 45 minutes.
	What Small Business Owners Want Steve King, Institute for the Future It’s a time of changing trends and Steve provides insights into the ever-changing world of small businesses. October 16, 2007. 45 minutes.
	How To Avoid Being A Clueless Manager Wayne Hurlbert, Founder of BlogBusinessWorld With a sense of humor and a tad of sarcasm, Wayne spells out the issues that may make a manager look “clueless.” October 9, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Small Business Forecast for 2008 Matthew Mogul, Kiplinger Business Forecast Matthew provides insights for the coming year and discusses a variety of issues that may have an effect on small businesses. October 2, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Stop Spreadsheet Anarchy George Langan, CEO of Expresso George sheds light on how to collaborate with others in multiple locations over a single Excel spreadsheet. September 25, 2007. 45 minutes.
	How A Mompreneur Took A Product Global Lisa Jarrett, CEO of BabyPlus The inspirational story of one woman who “liked the product so much, she bought the business” and made it a success. September 18, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Putting The Whiz Into Small Business Software Paul Johnston, President and CEO of Entellium Video and PC Gaming have something in common with today’s business world and Entellium has made the connection. September 11, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Promoting Your Business Through Content Stephanie Chandler, Founder of Business Info Guide Stephanie provides guidance on using information to market your business globally and build awareness and credibility. September 4, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Ensuring The Safety & Productivity Of Your Employees Jay Levy, Founder and President, Trueview Services Jay provides insights into the importance of providing safety, security and privacy to employees and reducing liability. August 28, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Five Places To Find Cash For Your Business Shirley Frazier, CMO, Solo Business Marketing Shirley offers five often-overlooked sources of cash — and some don’t even need to be repaid! August 21, 2007. 45 minutes.
	How To Juggle Your Day Job With Your Small Business Michelle Anton, Founder of WeekendEntrepreneur.com Insights on how to juggle moonlighting and make money using little-known businesses while working 9 to 5. August 14, 2007. 45 minutes.
	When Conversation is Everywhere – A Way to Keep Track Marc Meyer, Co-Founder of Activeweave, Inc. Marc shares secrets we guarantee you have not heard before about using RSS to gain competitive advantage. August 7, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Virtual Talking Characters Can Add To Your Bottom Line Adi Sideman, CEO of Oddcast Adi provides tips on how to take advantage of technology and increase your sales conversions with a virtual talking character. July 31, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Overcoming Being Lazy, Scared or Stupid Rory Wilfong, Co-Founder of GetMyHomesValue.com Tips and insights to help you deal with crisis to overcome the obstacles of business ownership. July 24, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Pricing Strategies To Help You Earn What You Deserve Maria Marsala, Founder of Elevating Your Business Are you earning what you rightfully deserve? Set smart prices in your business to build the lifestyle you’ve dreamed of. July 17, 2007. 45 minutes.
	5 Steps to Getting Over Yourself Chris Curtis, Founder of Web Business Ownership, LLC Negativity can affect your personal and business relationships. Chris can help you to strengthen your self esteem. July 10, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Recent SBA Developments Affecting Your Business Steven Preston, Administrator of the SBA A discussion on recent reforms, disaster assistance, loan programs, and free counseling services offered at the SBA. June 26, 2007. 45 minutes.
	What Every Business Should Know About Credit Cards Samuel Peery, Vice President of Marketing, Propay, Inc. Every small business should accept credit cards. Listen to find out why you may be losing sales. June 19, 2007. 45 minutes.
	How To Create The Perfect 15-Second Pitch Laura Allen, Co-Founder of 15SecondPitch.com Create a 15-second pitch for your business to attract that investor or partner. June 12, 2007. 45 minutes.
	How To Assemble Your Startup Team Wil Schroter, Founder and CEO of Go Big Network How to find qualified talent to assemble your startup team — who may work for equity. June 5, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Use Online Press Releases To Get Prospects Joe Beaulaurier, Interactive Marketing Manager, PRWeb Press releases now have an extensive reach. Hear what they can do for you and your business. May 29, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Why Intuit Helps You with More than Just Your Books Kira Wampler, Community Leader of JumpUp.com Check out JumpUp.com’s FREE resources available to help you promote and grow your business. May 22, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Incorporating Marine Leadership Skills Into Business Wally Adamchik, Founder of Fire Starting Speaking What do the U.S. Marines know that enables them to be such successful leaders on duty as well as in the civilian sector? May 15, 2007. 45 minutes.
	The Year of PC Backup For Small Business David Friend, CEO of Carbonite It’s a fact that data disaster looms. Your hard drive could crash, your laptop could be stolen or lost. Are you prepared? May 8, 2007. 45 minutes.
	How To Be A Successful Mompreneur Tara-Nicholle Nelson, (RE)ThinkRealEstate.com If you are a woman who has considered mompreneurship, Tara provides inspiration and valuable insight to achieve your goal. May 1, 2007. 45 minutes.
	How To Get Customers To Find YOU Brent Leary, Partner of CRM Essentials Finding, catching, and keeping customers – gain access to Brent’s valuable insights to increase your visibility online. April 24, 2007. 45 minutes.
	How to Put Personality Into Websites, Emails And Blogs Jerry Hart, CEO of Hart Creative Marketing, Inc. Jerry shares tips on how injecting a little dose of personality into your website, blog and emails helps to build reader rapport. April 17, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Tips To Design And Manage An eCommerce Web Site Eric Shoup, Director of ProStores, Inc. Eric shares valueable tips for small business owners to build and manage a successful eCommerce Web site. April 10, 2007. 45 minutes.
	10 Tips For Buying And Selling A Small Business Sharad Mehta, President of Tannenbaum & Aalok So you’ve thought about selling your business after spending a great deal of time and energy building it up? April 3, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Think, Listen & Speak Like an Entrepreneur Edward G. Rogoff, Professor at the Zicklin School of Business Conversations have increasingly become the foundation of all successful business interactions. March 27, 2007. 45 minutes.
	The Cream Of The Crop-Hiring From A Place Of Strength Linda Finkle, CEO and Founder of Incedo Group What’s the real key to hiring effectively? A candidate’s skills or experience are not all that you should focus on. March 20, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Self Development On A Shoestring Anna Farmery, Chief Motivator of The Engaging Brand Develop your own potential with little time and budget through the engagement of people and technology. March 13, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Tax Pitfalls You Could Face As A Small Business Owner Michael Rozbruch, CEO of Tax Resolution Services Starting your own small business can be an exciting venture but there are several things you should know first. March 6, 2007. 45 minutes.
	How To Reduce Stress On The Job – The Easy Way Erik Luhrs, President of BOOM, Inc. Shedding few tears may be worth a million dollars and stress can be eliminated through a few small steps towards balance. February 27, 2007. 45 minutes.
	How To Plan, Manage and Brand Your Career David Sandusky, CEO and Founder of Your Brand, LLC. David shares his concept, which is similar to a business plan, but is a business plan for people. February 20, 2007. 45 minutes.
	How to Increase Your Online Visibility Using Work.com Shara Karasic, Community Manager of Work.com Increase your online visibility with the new business community Work.com and learn how to make the most of this new site. February 13, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Gaining and Maintaining “Top of Mind” Client Awareness Paul McCord, Author, Sales Trainer, and Business Coach Paul offers tips and advice to develop a marketing message that won’t waste your client’s time or enable them to forget you. February 6, 2007. 45 minutes.
	David And Goliath – SMBs Can Beat The Web 2.0 Giants David Koretz, CEO and President of BlueTie Learn how to exploit the advantages of being a small business to compete against large corporations. January 30, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Why Hackers Love Small Businesses Thomas Raef, Founder of e-Based Security Cyber criminals will break into your network and steal sensitive data. Offers practical tips to protect your systems. January 23, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Citizen Marketers – When People Are The Message Jackie Huba, Author and word-of-mouth expert Jackie explains how Citizen Marketers are using social media, blogs, and networking to become the new centers of influence. January 16, 2007. 45 minutes.
	Government Contracting For Small Biz, Real or Illusion? Lloyd Chapman, Founder of ASBL When it comes to government small business contracting, your competitors are some of the largest companies in the world. January 9, 2007. 45 minutes.