Banking regulations do not fit all banks. Terry Jorde joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the damage that is done to the economy when regulators treat community banks with the same tools they use to regulate big banks.

What's the difference between a big bank and a community bank? Terry Jorde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what an independent community bank is, how it fits in the marketplace and why they're important to small business.

How will Wall Street change Twitter? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to talk about Twitter's public offering and how the influence of Wall Street will impact how it serves users.

When will small businesses start borrowing money to grow? Connie Certusi joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Sage Business Index survey which shows small business owners are somewhat more likely to grow their business with a loan.

What is your plan for how money is deployed in your business? Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why every small business must have a capitalization plan that addresses how money is spent and from which source it comes.

Interest rates cannot stay down forever. Mike Menzies joins Jim Blasingame to report on the fact that the Fed cannot keep interest rates low forever, and that sooner than later, they will rise.

Reforms against mortgage security malfeasance is hurting Main Street. Mike Menzies joins Jim Blasingame to report on how policies designed to punish producers of mortgage-backed securities is hurting Main Street lenders and homeowners.

Policies to punish big bank greed is hurting small banks and small businesses. Mike Menzies joins Jim Blasingame to report on the collateral damage on Main Street to small banks and small businesses from policies to punish big banks.

Do you have a capitalization plan? Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the components of a capitalization plan for a small business, including options.

There are a number of ways a small business can use debt to grow. Tracy Eden joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how his company works to help small businesses use debt to grow in a disciplined way.