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Starting a business is easy; running and growing one is not. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to give your start up the greatest chance to succeed, plus the importance of family support to your start up’s success.

What are some creative ways to finance a franchise acquisition? Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to talk about financing a franchise through a rollover 401(k), plus the risks variables and creativity requirements of owning a franchise.

Jim says franchising is entrepreneurial coloring inside the lines. Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why franchising is a great compromise for those who want to be entrepreneurs without the risk of a start up - but can you follow instructions?

Do you know who your profile customer is? Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to discuss her new DIY workshop program and reveal why every small business start-up must identify who its specific prospective customer is.

Are the young folks in Generation Y entrepreneurial? Donna Fenn joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why so many members of Gen Y are starting their own businesses and why they are ready for 21st century entrepreneurship.

We’ve come a long way, baby! Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the evolution of the perception of home-based businesses from something embarrassing to what is now considered just one of the ways to do business.

Bootstrapping is a good boot camp for how to be judicious with your capital. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the advantages of funding your small business on early revenues, plus tips on how to manage with a bootstrapper’s mentality.

The long term success of your startup could be heavily dependent on how well you bootstrap. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the challenges startups have in finding capital, and the potential dangers if they find the capital they need.

Once you determine you want to be a franchisee, then what? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame with tips on how to find a franchise fit by doing the research, narrowing down the options and requesting information.

What franchisee business model fits your personality? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that before you shop for a franchise, you should determine what type of business - retail, service, etc. - is best for your and your background.