Denise Wakeman, The Blog Squad

With the increased use of mobile devices such as the iPhone, how can you get your message out to a larger audience that consists of mobile, young and smart professionals? Mobile marketing is the wave of the future to reach millions anywhere, anytime. The Blog Squad interviews Russell Morgan, founder of the Information Technology Solution Providers Alliance.

Business in the 21st Century requires use and some knowledge of technology. But how do you know what's right for YOUR business and how can you avoid spending unnecessary money on the wrong software? James Gaskin will reveal the secrets of open source software and how you can get the right software for your business at little or no cost.

The concept of the "mastermind alliance" was introduced by Napoleon Hill in his timeless classic, "Think And Grow Rich." He wrote, "No two minds ever come together without thereby creating a third, invisible intangible force, which may be likened to a third mind." Learn how mastermind groups can acclerate your business growth by providing focus, accountability, support and feedback. Karyn Greenstreet has been running successful mastermind groups since 1994.

What are the legal issues relevant to entrepreneurs who sell information products and services? Jay Hollander, Esq. shares his legal expertise and shows how you can use intellectual property law to help build brand value in your business, protect your business' creative assets, and avoid being sued for infringing on the intellectual property of others.

Ever wondered how the online super gurus manage everything they do? They all use an automated database management and e-commerce system rolled into one. The Blog Squad interviews shopping cart "Queen," Christina Hills on how to get your business systems automated. "The Cart" can manage your leads, list building, autoresponders, email broadcasting, affiliate program, AND handle purchases and follow-up marketing.

You may have written the greatest book in the world, but it doesn't get edited, formatted AND printed, it doesn't exist. Today there are a lot of choices for authors to get published, including self-publishing and print-on-demand. Being fully informed can help you avoid costly mistakes that will kill your book and break your budget. Learn the pros and cons of traditional, self and on-demand publishing with Adam Witty of Advantage Media Group.

Offline or online, that is the question. "Both" is the answer. There are similar principles small businesses need to apply to both marketing tactics for their products and services. Learn how professionals and entrepreneurs can merge their online and offline marketing to save money, work more effectively, and generate more targeted leads. The Blog Squad interviews Janis Pettit, a veteran of small business successes and owner of the site www.smallbusiness-bigresults.com.

Only 5-20% of people who attend business-related educational events will ever implement or take advantage of what they learn. If you spend money on bootcamps, workshops and conferences that promise you business results, you better be sure that you are, or learn to become, an implementer. Learn what stops you from taking action and how you can prepare to get the most out of your educational investments. The Blog Squad interviews Rory Cohen, co-founder Entelekey, Inc.

Email is losing its effectiveness as a means to get leads. Smart business professionals are now going back to the telephone to get leads, get appointments, and grow business. But many savvy people admit to having telephone terror and don't know how to cold call effectively. Learn how to open doors and close sales using effective telephone strategies and turn your calls into cash. The Blog Squad interviews Wendy Weiss, the "Queen of Cold Calling" and author of Cold Calling for Women.

Interview with Mike Stewart, the Internet Video Guy