Scott Gerber joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the issues Gen Y faces in becoming entrepreneurs, including overcome their feelings of entitlement and fear of failure.

How do Gen Y’s gain the knowledge to become successful entrepreneurs? Scott Gerber joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the growing number of Gen Y entrepreneurs and the importance of mentoring Gen Ys in entrepreneurship as a viable career path.

Why is there a decline in patent applications for small businesses? David Dawsey joins Jim Blasingame to report that even though it is easier and as inexpensive as ever to apply for patent protection, US small business patent applications have dropped 50% in the last 15 years.

Is the development and ownership of intellectual property part of your business strategy? David Dawsey joins Jim Blasingame to report that small businesses can gain a competitive advantage by making intellectual property development part of their business plan.

What is the intellectual property strategy of China? David Dawsey joins Jim Blasingame to discuss international intellectual property strategy, specifically in China, and how it differs significantly from that of the U.S.

Mobile marketing is reality - are you an adopter or road kill? Carolyn Rhinebarger joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the reality of mobile marketing as either a powerful tool for your small business or the thing that makes you irrelevant.

How can mobile opt-in marketing work for you? Carolyn Rhinebarger joins Jim Blasingame to talk about developing a mobile texting marketing campaign by asking customers for their mobile numbers and using texting services to execute it.

What are the important upcoming tax dates? Eva Rosenberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss important tax dates you need to know, including why 2011 personal filing date is not April 15th, plus the corporate dates and extension info.

Do you understanding how to deduct business travel expenses? Eva Rosenberg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the details about how to keep and report business travel expenses, including how to write-off part of a vacation.

How do you deduct your auto expenses? Eva Rosenberg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the details about how to keep and report business travel expenses, plus comparing itemized deductions with the mileage allowance.