Can the due diligence process of buying a franchise be over-emphasized? Nick Bibby says it can't and he talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the dangers of being less than comprehensive when researching a franchise opportunity, or frankly, buying or starting any business.

What does the credit landscape look like for buying and financing the purchase of a small business. Russell Brown talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the elements of purchasing a business in a tight credit market on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show

As you get your business ready for sale, whenever that may be, will your intellectual property be ready, too? Russell Brown talks with Jim Blasingame about making sure you've identified the trademarks and service marks that should be registered in your name on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.

What has changed about selling a small business in the 21st century? Colby Sambrotto joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what has changed and what hasn't changed as businesses are made available for sale online, including the way his website does it.

When the economy is off, is it a good time to buy or sell a business? Russell Brown and Jim Blasingame talk about this on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.

Are you a good negotiator? Russ and Jim talk about how to make sure you're prepared to conduct the intricate negotiations on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.

Russ and Jim talk about the fact that, regardless of what kind of economy is in front of us, we're all planning to be in business a year from now, so operate this next year with that attitude, instead of giving in to the negative attitudes of some in the media on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.

If you had to, is your business ready to sell -- today? Russ Brown and Jim Blasingame talk about why you should be prepared to sell your business at any time, even when you don't want to during an interview on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.

When does a lawyer help in the business buying and selling process, and when are they not. Russ Brown and Jim Blasingame talk about when is the right time to involve an attorney in your plans to buy -- or sell -- a business, especially when to introduce them to the other party.

When does a lawyer help in the business buying and selling process, and when are they not. Russ Brown and Jim Blasingame talk about when is the right time to involve an attorney in your plans to buy -- or sell -- a business, especially when to introduce them to the other party during an interview on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.