Michelle Seger, global strategy and change management leader at SalesGlobe, explains what a change management plan is and why businesses need one.  Seger also offers advice on how to get the idea into writing and why communicating the plan with employees ahead of time is the most critical factor in the plan's success.

Small business expert, speaker and columnist Gene Marks joins us to discuss the most important trends for small business owners to incorporate into their work in 2018.  Marks explains why getting a firm grasp on the health of your cash flow and your overall financials is critical for every business owner.  He also discusses how innovative new software can help your business stay ahead of the curve and how staying organized through lists is a great way to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Tax and business attorney Barbara Weltman walks us through the recently signed tax reform law, why she thinks it is far too confusing, and the factors that will determine whether it helps or hurts your business.  Also a small business consultant, Weltman offers tips on how to stay ahead of your tax preparation responsibilities and explains how embracing technology makes the job a whole lot easier.

Tom Szaky shares how TerraCycle got started, how it continues to grow, and future plans for the company. He uses a three-question model to determine how to take materials that were typically considered unrecyclable, collect and reuse the materials in over 20 countries. The company deals with two to four million pounds of garbage weekly, and future plans include collecting containers, cleaning and refilling them. They partner with organizations to create programs that recycle these materials, giving companies an edge over the competition.

Egg Marketing President Susan Guillory discusses the most effective way to attract new customers through social media engagement and providing articles or other content that demonstrate your expertise to prospective clients.

Start Small Think Big Founder Jenny DaSilva shares the story of her business and how it provides critical assistance for new small business owners in a variety of ways.  DaSilva also explains how patronizing local business benefits your entire community and why November's Small Business Saturday is the perfect time to make it a priority.

Listen as Elvis Gooden, interim president and CEO, and chief financial officer of the NFL Alumni Association, talks about the support available to NFL retirees who become entrepreneurs and why so many NFL players start their own businesses after retirement.

Kindness Hall Founder Allen Hecht explains how kindness or "mindfulness" towards others can not only have an impact on society but on how employers interact with employees and how businesses treat customers.  Hecht also cites a tremendous amount of business research to confirm how simple but purposeful kindness can make a big difference in the successof a business.

Alexis Brachel, senior manager in business licenses, governance and risk compliance at CT Corporation, walks us through the steps of ensuring compliance is securing a construction business license.  She explains the compliance required when expanding a business, reorganizing at your existing site, and keeping up with changing rules.

Tungsten Branding President Phillip Davis offers his expertise on how to name your new business in a way that conveys a clear message and leaves people wanting to know more about it.  Noting that a business name should be a "conversation starter versus a conversation stopper," Davis walks us through his decision to name his own business and offers several tips on what to avoid when choosing a name.  Finally, he explains how to determine if anyone else has the name you have in mind for your business and what steps to take once you've made your decision.