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Millions of Americans have chosen to become small business consultants. Gene Zaino joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why "solopreneurs," independent consulting and service-oriented small businesses, is a fact-growing sector.

Do you know who has the perfect capital? Tom Markel joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that, if you're trying to get a new venture oft the ground, look for initial capital from the most perfect source - customers.

Is someone born to be an entrepreneur or can you be trained? Bill Schley joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the fact that the concept of entrepreneurship is being defined in many ways.

Is filling a niche more about product or service? Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the elements of a market niche and how to identify and serve them.

What's different about marketing to a niche? Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the issues of marketing to a niche, including knowing who the niche customers are and how they want to be reached.

More niches mean a healthier small business sector. Jim Blasingame talks about how small businesses should think about niches, whether for a new business model or a new direction for an existing one.

Obama’s jobs bill also includes assistance for new sole proprietors. Richard Hooker joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the self-employment assistance provision of Obama’s jobs bill.

The best small business capital is from customers. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why every new venture must be proactive in acquiring customers and staying up with customer expectations.

Start-ups can get a jump-start by using the power of the Internet. Anthony Saladino joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how he uses the Internet to connect with, educate and sell to customers, plus what he has learned.

Do you know what motivates investors? Kim Lavine joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the things entrepreneurs have to do to be attractive to angel investor groups.