When is it a better time to buy an existing business than to start one from scratch? Russell Brown and Jim Blasingame talk about how to decide the best course and how to accomplish the decision you make.

Can you still get top dollar for your business, even in a recession? Steve Kaplan joins Jim Blasingame to provide tips and best practices on how to structure a business sale so you get the maximum price, even in a challenging economy.

What are some of the issues of valuing a small business to buy or to sell that are unique to 2009?Russ Brown and Jim Blasingame talk about the challenges of accurate business valuation during the transition year of 2009.

What hath the recession wrought for franchise prospects? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about franchise due diligence, including how to find the business opportunity that fits you more than it fits your circumstances.

How does the economy look for the next 60 days according to small business managers polled on the Tatum Survey? Sam Norwood and Jim Blasingame go over economic conditions found in this month's Tatum Survey. It's not all bad - there are some bright spots.

Are there unique issues in this recession regarding buying or selling a small business? Russell Brown joins Jim Blasingame to explain how this downturn changes the way a small business sale is financed. They also answer the question, is this a good time to try to sell your business?

Small businesses have limitations that are solved by strategic alliances. Dave Morse joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how his company leveraged their business model with strategic alliances.

Just how bad is the economy for small businesses and how long is this going to last? Sam Norwood and Jim Blasingame talk about the monthly Tatum Report of Economic Conditions.

How does the current economic downturn impact franchising prospects? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the key challenges for those on both sides of a franchise transaction.

How do you sell a small business when traditional credit options are limited for prospective buyers? Russell Brown and Jim Blasingame discuss this issue and offer solutions.