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Hosted by Jill Johnson, CEO and founder of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, "TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS" provides insight and advice that helps small business owners take their business to the next level. New episodes of "TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS" can be seen each Tuesday.

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Sherrill Austin of Brick City Coffee Company

November 11, 2009 3:18 am



Sherrill Austin, one of Newark, New Jersey's newest business owners talks about what it takes to run a business and how to be prepared yet flexible in these trying economic times. Watch Video


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Sharon Levy of Taking Tea In Style

October 29, 2009 4:36 pm



Jill Johnson sits with Sharon Levy of Taking Tea In Style. Watch Video


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A special TCB panel discussion

October 22, 2009 2:08 pm



Jill Johnson hosts a panel discussion on moving from a small business mentality to an entrepreneur's mindset. Watch Video


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With Jill Johnson

October 15, 2009 3:40 pm



Jill comes to you this week from the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership's Celebrate Entrepreneurship Day 2009. Watch Video


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with Jill Johnson

September 17, 2009 2:28 pm



Jill talks with vis Yates-Rivers, founder and CEO of Technology Concepts Group Inc. Watch Video


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Jill profiles Rubie Wesley of "A Taste of Rubies"

July 16, 2009 1:08 pm

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Jill talks with Rubie Wesley, owner of "A Taste of Rubies," makers of upscale deserts. Watch Video


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With Jill Johnson

July 09, 2009 5:50 pm



Jill speaks with Tamara Mangum-Thomas, president of Sharpened Image, LLC Watch Video


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Mark Quinn of the Greater Newark Business Development Consortium

July 03, 2009 8:47 am



Jill speaks with Mark Quinn, Executive Director of the Greater Newark Business Development Consortium. Also in this installment, our first Market Watch segment with Marjorie Perry. Watch Video


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Marjorie Perry

June 25, 2009 1:41 pm



Jill sits down with Marjorie Perry, President/CEO of MZM Construction and Management Inc. Watch Video


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With Jill Johnson

June 18, 2009 5:05 pm



Jill speaks with Usman and Teresha Hughes, owners of Rita's Water Ice in South Orange, N.J. Watch Video


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Baron Hilliard of Together As One

May 27, 2009 1:49 pm



Jill talks with Baron Hilliard, Managing Partner and COO of Together As One Watch Video


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It's all about the plan: The14 day business plan

May 07, 2009 12:18 pm



Jill Johnson walks through how to create a business plan in 14 days Watch Video


Taking Care of Business with Jill Johnson: Episode 10

With Jill Johnson

April 21, 2009 3:44 pm



This week Jill speaks withLoretta Gregory Bowe, founder and CO of Simply Britt Gourmet Watch Video


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Sandi Webster of Consultants 2 Go

April 07, 2009 12:12 pm



Jill speaks with Sandi Webster, principal and marketing specialist from Consultants 2 Go Watch Video


Taking Care of Business with Jill Johnson: Episode 9

With Jill Johnson

April 01, 2009 2:14 pm



This week's episode of "Taking Care of Business," with Jill Johnson. Watch Video


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Eric Woods, owner of Harlem Vintage in NYC

March 24, 2009 1:51 pm



Jill speaks with Eric Woods, owner of New York based Harlem Vintage. Watch Video


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March 17, 2009 2:10 pm



This week's installment of Taking Care of Business. Watch Video


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This Week, dt Ogilvie

March 10, 2009 6:57 am



Jill guest is DR. dt ogilvie, founding director of the Center for Urban entrepreneurship & economic development Watch Video


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This Week Chanard Cooper, Owner of Colorefes, LLC

March 03, 2009 6:43 am



Jill speaks with Chanard Cooper, a young entrepreneur who has found a niche for success Watch Video


Taking Care of Business with Jill Johnson: Episode 5

The Sports & Entertainment Path To Success

February 24, 2009 7:28 am



This week, Perennial Strategy Group founder & CEO, Lamell McMorris. Watch Video


Taking Care of Business with Jill Johnson: Episode 4

The Business of Technology

February 17, 2009 7:49 am



Jill Speaks with Andre Gibson, President & CEO of Gibson Technology Group Watch Video


Taking Care of Business with Jill Johnson:

The Green Beauty Queen

February 10, 2009 7:00 am



Jill sits down with Eco-Friendly entrepreneur, Valerie Mason-Robinson Watch Video


Taking Care of Business

February 04, 2009 12:00 am



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Taking Care of Business with Jill Johnson: Episode 3

Accessing Capital For Your Business

February 03, 2009 6:36 am



Jill Johnson talks with Daryl Godfrey of Brick City Development Corporation Watch Video


Taking Care of Business with Jill Johnson: Episode 1

A Coach for Success

January 27, 2009 6:44 am

Jill Johnson, Host

Jill Johnson interviews RJ Lennon of Mastermind Consulting. Watch Video