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Do we need to do a better job of defining the profile of a start-up? Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to talk about his efforts to support entrepreneurship globally by helping start-ups get the education, support and capital they need.

How to launch and test a new product line. David Baron joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the steps he's taking to launch a new product in a way that allows for customer feedback before a major investment is made.

He started with caps and evolved into futons. David Baron joins Jim Blasingame to catch up since his last visit on how he has handled significant changes that have faced his start-up, including losing a partner and changing products.

This entrepreneur helps other entrepreneurs. Kathryn Gibbs joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what caused her to start her own firm with a business model based on helping other small businesses get their financial management on track.

Donald Hunter joins Jim Blasingame to discuss financing for start-ups and the importance of looking at the needs to the business to determine the best course of action, plus why your relationship with your banker should be a factor in financing decisions.

Donald Hunter joins Jim Blasingame to explain that start-ups need to do an assessment of their strengths and weaknesses to understand what each member of the team is bringing to the business.

Donald Hunter joins Jim Blasingame to explain that there has been a slight uptick in the real estate market and the impact that has on start-ups, plus why home equity is a good financing option for start-ups.

Starting a franchise is a plus for the entire economy. Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the economic ripple effect that grows a local economy when someone starts a new franchise or other small business.

Starting a franchise can be a good thing on many levels. Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the many levels of benefits a community gains when someone starts a franchise business.

Franchises are a good start-up alternative, especially in a slow economy. Jim Wassell joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the operational and financial benefits of a franchise start-up, even in a slow economy.