Brian quizzes Kelly on how she would handle many of the top issues and priorities that NJ business owners face on a regular basis. For example, “what if you lost your largest customer, what would you do?” Hear Kelly’s responses and then start to put together your own answers to the What If game.

In this episode, Kelly and Brian talk with entrepreneurial expert and author Jim Barrood about his TedX talk on immigrant innovation as well as what’s happening in the tech and financial space in New Jersey.

In this episode, Kelly and Brian discuss the three small business surveys conducted over a 14-month period by the NJSBDC and the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University. Included in the podcast are valuable resources to help all small businesses with whatever obstacles are in their way. Listen to the show and then visit the NJSBDC website at www.NJSBDC.com to find out how their counselors can help you run a better business.

Kelly and Brian talk to Christina Fuentes, Managing Director of Community Development & Small Business Services at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). Christina shares the MANY wonderful resources and programs provided to NJ’s small businesses by NJEDA. Biggest takeaway? Sign up for the NJEDA newsletter so you never miss another opportunity for your business. Go to www.njeda.com for more information.

In this episode, Kelly and Brian talk to Mike Affuso, EVP and Director of Government Relations at the NJ Bankers Association. They discuss the state of banking in NJ and how business owners can have better relationships with their bankers. Lots of good takeaways here, so be prepared to take notes.

In this episode, Kelly and Brian cover a number of current issues and obstacles facing NJ business owners as the state fully reopens its doors. Have a pen and paper ready as they have at least five key tips you will want to implement into your business TODAY!