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Toolkit 08-31-10 - Social Media Networking

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Greg Corombos and Social Media Today CEO Robin Carey discuss why every small business owner should jump aboard the social media movement and why online networking with customers, potential clients and even competitors can be a huge help to your business. In addition, John Duoba explains the value of getting your business qualified to bid on government contracts in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 08-24-10 - Cultivating Confidence and Persistence
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos and Empower Me CEO Adrienne Graham discuss common mistakes small business owners make when trying to weather a rough economy, the greatest hurdle facing female entrepreneurs and the common qualities of successful business leaders. In our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business, John Duoba explains why helping your workers get more education could be a good investment.

Toolkit 08-17-10 - Entrepreneur Success Stories

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Greg Corombos discusses the common traits of successful entrepreneurs with Sherry Borzo, host of the Entrepreneur People - Real Stories podcast. Borzo reveals what is vital in running a small business, what aspects of the job have surprised many small business owners and how one guest led her to a clear understanding of what marketing really is. In addition, John Duoba highlights the pros and cons of hiring full-time seasonal workers in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 08-10-10 - Growing Your Business Through Twitter
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos and Twooting podcast host Bo Bennett discuss the power of Twitter to grow and promote your small business. They explain how to use Twitter effectively and what type of time commitment you'll need for your social media efforts. In addition, John Duoba highlights the elements of an effective seasonal ad campaign in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 08-03-10 - Making Your Hobby Your Career
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos discusses how to make your hobby your new career with Melinda Emerson, author of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months . The conversation also covers the seven keys to small business success. In addition, John Duoba explains how your business can take advantage of sales tax holidays in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 07-27-10 - Marketing to Baby Boomers
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos and Nancy Padberg of Navigate Boomer Media discuss why marketing towards baby boomers could be a great move for your small business and why aiming your message at female baby boomers is especially wise. Also, John Duoba explains the best ways to collect money from customers who are slow to pay their bills in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 07-20-10 - 48 Days to the Work You Love
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos and Dan Miller of 48days.com discuss how to find work you love in just 48 days, how to determine what type of business will give you the greatest satisfaction and how to avoid burnout no matter how much you love your work. Plus, John Duoba explains how some states are much more hospitable to small businesses than others in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 07-13-10 Conquer the Chaos
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos and Conquer the Chaos author Clate Mask discuss the best ways to keep your head above water as you launch your small business and how to build the best mindset and habits for long-term success. In our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business, John Duoba explains how to compare the success of your business to other firms in the same field.

Toolkit 07-06-10 - The Metromom
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos and Metromom Kim DeYoung discuss her path as an entrepreneur, how she found a customer base and how to get over the fear of selling. Also, John Duoba discusses the importance of regular financial analysis in the Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 06-29-10 A New Marketing Blend
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos And Provident Partners founder Albert Maruggi discuss the keys to marketing in the 21st century, including how to blend classic ideas with emerging trends. Also, John Duoba offers the Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 06-22-10 - Customer Connections

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Greg Corombos discusses how to build your business through great customer communication, as he visits with C.C. Chapman, creative director and partner at Campfire and host of the 'Managing the Gray' podcast. They also talk about the critical role of social media in building your brand. Also, John Duoba reveals where you can get some loan assistance during the seasonal ups and downs of the business cycle.

Toolkit 06-15-10 - Workplace Attitude

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Greg Corombos discusses the importance of how we act and react in the workplace with Michelle DeAngelis, founder of Michelle Inc and Planet Joyride and author of Get a Life That Doesn't Suck . What do business owners fret about that is beyond your control and what are the best ways to deal with office frustrations? In addition, John Duoba explains how to increase the profile of your business during the summer months in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 06-08-10 - Venture Capitalism
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos and venture capitalist Jeffrey Bussgang explain the keys to success when seeking or giving financial help through venture capitalism. They also discuss Bussgang's new book Mastering the VC Game . Also, John Duoba covers the potential pitfalls of hiring the wrong summertime employees.

Toolkit 06-01-10 - Inbound Marketing
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos and Inbound Marketing author Brian Halligan discuss why most businesses go about marketing in precisely the wrong way and how to use your web page, blog and social media to get the best results. In addition, John Duoba offers tips for hiring part-time summer help in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 05-25-10 - Tips for Managers
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos discusses the art of employee management with Wendy Powell, author of Management Experience Acquired . They address what should be expected of a good worker and a good boss and how to resolve personality clashes in the workplace. Also, John Duoba explains the vital importance of of aspiring entrepreneurs putting together a business plan in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 05-18-10-Your Business Passion

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Greg Corombos and biz coach Kenneth Darryl Brown discuss Brown's incredible personal story and the passion needed to be a successful entrepreneur. Also CEO of E3 Capital Resources and host of his own podcast, Brown explains how to use social media and Google to grow your business. In our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business, John Duoba reviews some of the most important steps before you ever open your doors.

Toolkit 05-11-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos is joined by Be the Media author David Mathison to discuss how to usethe internet and social networking most effectively to boost sales and marketing for your small business. In addition, John Duoba explains the most critical factor in your professional success or failure in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 05-04-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos interviews Leslie Truex, author of The Work at Home Success Bible about what you need to consider before telecommuting or starting a home-based business. And John Duoba explains how you can benefit from National Small Business Month in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

4-27 John Duoba's Top Takeaway
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	In our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business, John Duoba explains how to protect the integrity of your business from those who seek to harm it.

Greg Corombos and David Wolf
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos discusses how to prioritize resources during a down economy with David Wolf, head of American Markets Media and host of the Small Biz America podcast. They also examine the need to keep dreaming and avoid hunkering down to ride out the economic storm.

Toolkit 04-27-10

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Greg Corombos discusses how to prioritize resources during a down economy with David Wolf, head of American Markets Media and host of the Small Biz America podcast. They also examine the need to keep dreaming and avoid hunkering down to ride out the economic storm. In our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business, John Duoba explains how to protect the integrity of your business from those who seek to harm it.

4-20-10 John Duoba's Top Takeaway
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	John Duoba explains why keeping detailed records will help your business in the long run.

04-20-10 Greg Corombos and Diane Helbig
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos discusses the simplicity and fundamentals of sales with Diane Helbig, author of Lemonade Stand Selling and host of the Accelerate Your Business Growth podcast.

Toolkit 04-20-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos discusses the simplicity and fundamentals of sales with Diane Helbig, author of Lemonade Stand Selling and host of the Accelerate Your Business Growth podcast. And in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business, John Duoba explains why keeping detailed records will help your business in the long run.

4-13-10 John Duoba's Top Takeaway
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	John Duoba explains why you should be planning for next year's tax season right now in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

4-13-10 Greg Corombos and Guy Kingston
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos interviews British entrepreneur Guy Kingston, host of the Mind Your Own Business podcast. They discuss the advantages of the U.S. business climate, how to profit off the end of the recession and the perils and payoffs of using emerging technologies.

Toolkit 04-13-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos interviews British entrepreneur Guy Kingston, host of the Mind Your Own Business podcast. They discuss the advantages of the U.S. business climate, how to profit off the end of the recession and the perils and payoffs of using emerging technologies. Plus, John Duoba explains why you should be planning for next year's tax season right now in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

04-06-10 Greg Corombos and Thomas Harpointner
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos interviews marketing visionary Thomas Harpointner of AIS Media. They discuss how the internet and social networking are changing the advertising world - and what all the rage will be a year from now.

04-06-10 John Duoba Tip of the Week
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	toolkit.com publisher John Duoba offers some timely tax tips in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 04-06-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	This week on Business Owner's Toolkit, Greg Corombos interviews marketing visionary Thomas Harpointer of AIS Media. They discuss how the internet and social networking are changing the advertising world - and what all the rage will be a year from now. And toolkit.com publisher John Duoba offers some timely tax tips in our Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 03-30-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos interviews Kevin Hanville, author of Change or Go Broke: Straight Talk About Small Business . In addition, John Duoba wraps up our monthlong look at cash flow management in our Business Owner's Toolkit Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 03-23-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos discusses the keys to success in your sales efforts with Brooke Green, The Ultimate Sales Chick . In addition, John Duoba offers some valuable cash flow advice in our Business Owner's Toolkit Top Takeaway for Your Small Business.

Toolkit 03-16-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos discusses the importance of valuing talent in the workplace and utilizing emerging technologies with Peter Clayton of Total Picture Radio. And John Duoba continues our month long look at cash flow strategies in our small business tip of the week.

Toolkit 03-09-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos interviews The Small Biz Lady, Melinda Emerson, about her new book that gives you the tools and the strategy to become your own boss in 12 months. And John Duoba begins our monthlong business tips focused on managing your cash flow,

3-2 Toolkit's Greg Corombos Talks to Susan Bratton
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg talks with digital marketing pioneer and 'Dishy Mix' podcast host Susan Bratton about her entrepreneurial experience and what she's learned by interviewing many business executives.

3-2 Toolkit John Duoba Business Tip of the Week
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	John Duoba examines the benefits of buying a small business instead of starting one from scratch.

Toolkit 03-02-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg talks with digital marketing pioneer and 'Dishy Mix' podcast host Susan Bratton about her entrepreneurial experience and what she's learned by interviewing many business executives. In our business tip of the week, John Duoba examines the benefits of buying a small business instead of starting one from scratch.

Toolkit 02-23-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg Corombos interviews Micah Solomon, author of Exceptional Service, Exceptional Profit - The Secrets of Building a Five-Star Customer Service Organization ; and John Duoba relates a helpful Toolkit Top Takeaway for the month of February.

Toolkit 02-16-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	In this week's podcast, John Duoba talks more about doing business in the month of February, and Greg Coromobos interviews Pamela Slim, author of Escape From Cubicle Nation.

Toolkit 02-04-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg interviews internet entrepreneur and networker Adam Toren about the keys to small business success and Toren's new book, 'Kidpreneurs', which teaches business principles to children. In addition, John Duoba is here with the Business Owner's Toolkit Top Takeaway for your small business.

Toolkit 01-26-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg speaks with 'mompreneur' Jennifer Cary about starting a business while raising her small kids. Also, John Duoba offers tips on how you can get your business year off to a good financial start.

Toolkit 01-17-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg talks to Sander Flaum, who has some great ideas on ways to be a leader. Flaum also has tips for you when you begin your new job that are priceless, and set you apart from your co-workers.

Toolkit 01-10-10
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	In this podcast of Business Owner's Toolkit, Greg Corombos learns valuable tips on organizing your business for success, as he speaks with John G. Miller, author of 'Outstanding: 47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional'. We'll also hear this week's Top Takeaway for Your Small Business from John Duoba.

Toolkit 01-03-10
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Toolkit 12-26-09
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Toolkit 12-19-09
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Toolkit 12-12-09
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Toolkit 12-05-09
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Toolkit 11-28-09
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Toolkit 11-21-09
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Toolkit 11-14-09
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Toolkit 11-07-09

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Greg and John talk about two White House initiatives for increasing small business lending, the process for determining your financing profile, the considerations if you are thinking of pursuing a federal government contract,and the importance of networking at the upcoming Global Entrepreneurship Week events in your state. In addition, Kate Holmes, a consignment shop owner and the proprietor of two websites following that industry, is interviewed about the lessons of retail shop ownership and the trends in consignment shopping.

Toolkit 10-24-09

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Greg and John talk about a new initiative by federal officials that is hoped will improve small business lending, recommendations for using your completed business plan, the types of small business insurance, and how to use Business Tools found at toolkit.com sample letters for checking employer references, personal references, educational records and driving records. In addition, Becky McCray, small town entrepreneur owning a retail store and cattle ranch, as well as publisher of SmallBizSurvival.com, is interviewed about rural small business issues and trends.

Toolkit 10-31-09

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Greg and John talk about a new federal plan to lend TARP money to smaller banks for small business lending, the best ways to update your business plan over time, the alternatives to traditional insurance, and how to use Business Tools found at toolkit.com Sample Employee Termination Contract Waiving Rights to Sue and Sample Reference Release for Employees Who Leave. In addition, Derek Miner, co-founder and executive vice president of OrangeSoda, is interviewed about the small business trends in search engine marketing and search engine optimization.

Toolkit 10-17-09
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg and John talk about the lack of small business lending and how it is dampening economic recovery, the content and presentation format of your business plan, doing a risk assessment of your business insurance needs, and how to use Business Tools found at toolkit.com filling out OSHA Forms 300 and 301.

Toolkit 10-10-09

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Greg and John talk about the October 15 federal income tax extension filing deadline, the assumptions that should drive your business plan, insurance and the special needs of small business, and how to use Business Tools found at toolkit.com. The Sample Noncompete Agreement. In addition, Joan Gillman, Director of Special Industry Programs, Executive Education, for the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business, is interviewed about the help resources available and the lessons learned for entrepreneurs in this struggling economy.

Toolkit 10-03-09

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Greg and John discuss how to prepare for the upcoming flu season with H1N1 (or swine) flu, the thought process when preparing to write a formal business plan document, the many federal/state/private resources available when greening your small business, and how to use a Business Tool found at toolkit.com??The Sample Script for Employee Feedback. In addition, Robert Spector, motivational speaker, business expert and author of the new book, The Mom and Pop Store: How the Unsung Heroes of the American Economy Are Surviving and Thriving, talks about customer service and competing with the big-box and category-killer stores.

Toolkit 09-26-09

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Greg and John talk about new SBA loan rules regarding the value of goodwill included in the selling price of a business, the many reasons for writing a formal business plan document, ways you can measure the value of your small business greening efforts, and how to use a Business Tool found at toolkit.com??The Overtime Guidance Tool. In addition, Dave Ratner, small business owner, motivational speaker and owner and founder of Dave's Soda and Pet City, talks about improving sales and his new book Creating Customer Love: Make Your Customers Love You So Much They'll Never Go Anyplace Else.

Toolkit 09-19-09
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Greg and John discuss a new National Federation of Independent Business poll showing lower optimism for the future from business owners, sustaining success when your new business is up and running, ways you can cut costs by greening your small business, and how to use a Business Tool found at toolkit.com??Sample Disability Policy Template.

Toolkit 09-12-09

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Greg and John look at the new monthly unemployment figures and dig deep into what the numbers mean, how to measure success for small businesses at different life cycle stages, the alternatives to hiring full-time employees such as interns and volunteers, and advice from our online columnist Ask Alice at toolkit.com??what is Workers?? Compensation Insurance? In addition, Rea Hederman, Assistant Director of the Center for Data Analysis at the Heritage Foundation, is interviewed about the growing unemployment numbers and the various reform policies under consideration in Washington.

Toolkit 09-05-09

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Greg and John talk about various aspects of the federal stimulus package 200 days after passage: problems with the new withholding rules for the Making Work Pay tax credit, the looming deadline for a special tax break that allows writing off a net operating loss from 2008, the new certification rules for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit for hiring, and how to use a new tool from the government??E-Verify, online employment eligibility verification for employees. In addition, Gerald Prante, sr. economist at The Tax Foundation, is interviewed about the effects of the stimulus bill on the economy and the policies currently under consideration in Washington.

Toolkit 08-29-09

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Greg and John talk about the SBA??s report on small business government contracting and the SBA??s looming deadline for a special loan program, ways to protect your start up business and your new ideas for it through insurance and intellectual property protections, understanding your legal liabilities and various employment laws when you become an employer, and how to use a Business Tool found at toolkit.com??Sample Violence in the Workplace Prevention Policy.

John Duoba and Ray Keating 8-15-09
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	John is joined by Ray Keating, chief economist at the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council. Ray shares his thoughts on the economy and if the recession is over..

Toolkit 08-22-09

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Greg and John talk about how the economy and public opinion may be at a turning point for entrepreneurs, tips for when and where to open your new business, the considerations and economic justifications when hiring employees into your business, and how to use a Business Tool found at toolkit.com??Sample Collection Letters. In addition, JD Foster, a Senior Fellow in the Economics of Fiscal Policy at The Heritage Foundation, is interviewed regarding the micro- and macro-economic features of this recession as well as the state of government entitlement programs Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.

Toolkit 08-15-09

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Greg and John talk about the recent stock market rally and its future potential, tips for setting up a record-keeping and accounting system for a start up business, the considerations for justifying and making a major purchase, and how to use a Business Tool found at toolkit.com??Sample Employee Leave or Time-Off Policies Template. In addition, Ray Keating, chief economist at the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, is interviewed various aspects of this recession and the future outlook as well as the policies needed to reverse the slide.

Toolkit 08-08-09

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Greg and John talk about the health care reform debate coming from Washington, the process for getting financing for a start up business, the options to consider when adding a vehicle to your business, and advice from our online columnist Ask Alice at toolkit.com??what are Small Business Investment Companies? In addition, Jason Lemkin, CEO and co-founder of EchoSign, the web??s #1 electronic signature service, is interviewed about the small business economy and tips to grow your business in this environment.

Toolkit 08-01-09
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Toolkit 07-29-09
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Not only is the national debate critical, but also how it will affect employer provided health care. Your hosts also discuss loans through the Small Business Administration. They are joined by Sramana Mitra to discuss her book Entrepreneur Journeys. Finally, they discuss absanteeism policies.

Toolkit 06-20-09
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Forbes columnist Sramana Mitra takes aim at this essential route along the roadmap to startup success with Bootstrapping: Weapon of Mass Reconstruction. Mitra showcases successful entrepreneurs and their lessons from bootstrapping. Important issues like doing more with less, getting started with little or no capital, and validating the market on the cheap are discussed.

Toolkit 06-13-09
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO of Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, talks about the most recently released report on Flex Time. Co-author of Flex-Options Guide, Karen discusses the updated guide which includes the latest information about workplace flexibility, and new model practices to help business leaders implement flexible workplace solutions.

Toolkit 06-06-09
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	This podcast discusses the value of employees to small businesses, and how to effectively manage them during a recession. It also talks about how to properly handle downsizing. Also discussed are a variety of business tax credits. Joining the program is Gotham Godhwani owner of Simply Hired, to discuss his business.

Toolkit 05-30-09
Download subscribe with iTunes get xml	Julann Jatczak, VP and COO of the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative (WWBIC), describes WWBIC's 14 session Start Smart plan. This plan fits the needs of many entrepreneurs - from future business owners to established businesses looking to expand their operations.