Dr. Eric Cole joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the effects and implications of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic shutdown has helped cyber-criminals breach our digital world.

Eric Cole joins Jim Blasingame to report on the increased incidence of cyber-attacks involving ransomware during the coronavirus pandemic, especially on Windows platforms, and suggestions on how your business can avoid being a victim.

Eric Cole joins Jim Blasingame to report that, prior to COVID-19, cyber-crime numbers were projected to triple this year; With five months left in the year, they’ve already hit that mark.

Jim Schreier joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the extra level of stress we’re all under this year, and that the new condition called “COVID Brain” takes into consideration some of the new factors.

Jim Schreier joins Jim Blasingame to discuss that we’re all under higher levels of stress in 2020, both personally and professionally, and offer some suggestions on how to deal with it.

Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to report on the final steps to put the USMCA North American trade deal in place, and how this one was created with small businesses in mind.

Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to report on the success of the Paycheck Protection Program, and other government financial support for small businesses, including whether another round is necessary.

Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the issues around access to capital for women and minority businesses, and whether there is a barrier.