What's the connection between optimism and business success? Fred Hochberg joins Jim Blasingame to propose that two of the characteristics of a happy person are optimism and energy, both of which are required for success is a small business owner.

Ex-Im Bank president, Fred Hochberg, joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the launch of the Global Access for Small Business initiative, which provides financial support for small firms that serve larger customers who are exporters.

Ex-Im Bank president, Fred Hochberg, joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the financial support his organization provides small businesses entering the export market, including capital insurance and guaranteed loans for both products and services as low as $5,000.

Bridging the financial gaps is one of the main challenges for any small business exporter and Fred Hochberg talks with Jim Blasingame about all of the services and tools ExIm Bank has to help make exporting possible for small businesses, including direct lending.

The government is standing by to help small business experts, according to Fred Hochberg, as he explains to Jim Blasingame how the Ex-Im Bank will guarantee the financial elements of an export transaction to make sure small businesses get paid.