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JJ Ramberg

JJ Ramberg is the anchor of “Your Business,” MSNBC’s weekly show on small business. In addition to her extensive television reporting experience, Ramberg has a background as an entrepreneur and co-founded GoodSearch.com. She has an MBA from Stanford Business School.



Guest List -- Sunday, May 31

Posted: Monday, May 18, 2009 9:55 AM by Andrew Littell

A battle is brewing between small business owners in Northampton, Massachusetts over the creation of a Business Improvement District, a joint agreement between business owners to undertake various improvements in a popular shopping area. While BID's can help draw customers, they can also be a pricey proposition for the members. Take a look at both sides of the argument and find out how a Business Improvement Districts can help small businesses grow.

Panelists

--Jennifer Hill, Vice President of Astia, a non-profit organization which helps female entrepreneurs secure funding

--Phil Town, investment advisor and author of "Rule #1: The Simple Strategy for Successful Investing in Only 15 Minutes a Week!"

Dollars & Sense: Getting Customers to Pay

Chuck Doyle, Managing Director of Business Capital, a full-service financial firm, provides tips on how business owners can manage their receivables and make sure clients are paying their bills on time.

Elevator Pitch

Jim Song pitches The Germ Terminator, a toothbrush sanitizer that cleans your toothbrush using a powerful combination of steam and dry heat. Jim is looking for capital to expand his business. 

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