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Are you looking for love (customers) in all the wrong places? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the variety of places customers hang out - including social media, how to find them and the right way to connect with them there.

What will be the impact of customer reviews on your small business? Neal Creighton joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how online word-of-mouth, or user generated content (UGC) will be an important part of the future of your small business.

Could SCORE be the key to success for your small business? SCORE CEO, Ken Yancey, joins Jim Blasingame to explain how his organization of volunteers is helping small businesses of all stages compete in the new marketplace.

How can start-ups make sure they stay focused and stick to their knitting? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the distractions that look like opportunities, and start-up small businesses can know how to tell the difference.

When should you incorporate your small business start-up? Tom Anastasi joins Jim Blasingame to explain why and when you should think about going from sole proprietor to a corporation or limited liability company (LLC). They also talk about how to find those first customers.

What are the most important questions to ask yourself about your ability to succeed in small business? Penelope Tzougros joins Jim Blasingame to reveal five questions that when answered honestly, will tell you about your ability to succeed as a small business owner.

Why is local search such a big deal for Main Street businesses? Jill Whalen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the power of local search and why every Main Street business must have an online presence.

Can entrepreneurship be taught? Debbie Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the idea of getting educated in the discipline of entrepreneurship, including the technical lessons as well as finding out if you have the "guts" to be an entrepreneur.

What's it like running a business with your identical twin sister? Kimberly Corp joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the issues that arise when your in business with a family member, especially an identical twin sister.

Want more business? Become a chameleon! Jeff Zbar and Jim Blasingame talk about why one of the best ways to create customer loyalty is to learn how to become a chameleon, which is asking what your customer wants and helping them get it, even if it isn't what you sell.