We are joined by Amy Handlin, a member of New Jersey’s state legislature and author of Be Your Own Lobbyist: How to Give Your Small Business Big Clout with State and Local Government. We discuss how to effectively lobby state and local officials, and how to avoid the pitfalls that many encounter when trying to do so. Also on this show is an update on the small business lending bill, and an explanation of cloud computing and why your business should look into it.
Dal Lamagna
Dal LaMagna, founder of Tweezerman and author of Raising Eyebrows, joins us to talk about his life in business and the lessons it provides to small businesses. We also discuss the dangers of hiring part-time employees, your options in the upcoming elections, and the congressperson named as the “Most Anti-Small Business” by the American Small Business League.
Morrie Shechtman
Morrie Shechtman and Mark discuss a study of different sales styles, the latest small business hiring numbers, and holiday social media tips.