What are the challenges and opportunities in the near future for small businesses? Chad Moutray talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the obstacles in front of us in the near term, but also some of the reasons to be optimistic about the future of our small businesses.

A time to celebrate women business owners. Jennifer Bisceglie joins Jim Blasingame to celebrate women's business ownership and discuss opportunities available by doing business with the government. They also discuss why small business owners will lead the economy out of the downturn.

How do you plan for an uncertain economy? Tim Berry talks with Jim Blasingame about several things to track as you plan your business operation and even growth during uncertain economic times.

How can changing your thinking help you survive during challenging times? Charlie Fewell talks with Jim Blasingame about several steps that will help your small business focus on the future as you make plans to survive the current challenging economic times.

What can we learn from someone who makes brownies for a living? Eileen Spitalny talks with Jim Blasingame about what she has learned about starting, running and growing her small business of baking and selling brownies into a multi-million dollar operation, including capitalization and branding.

What do small businesses have in front of them in the months ahead? John Dini talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the issues facing small businesses, including some of the ugly reality, but also a reminder of some of the positive elements that we can use to build a recovery.

As you're doing your business planning, how important are projections? Tim Berry talks with Jim Blasingame about how to use projections in the planning process and then extend that capability to the actual operation of your business on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.

What do you need to know BEFORE you start your business plan? Paul Casey talks with Jim Blasingame about the five most important questions you should ask yourself before you actually write your business plan and start your business.

Should you look for partners or employees in order to grow your business? David Gage talks with Jim Blasingame about the difference between working with these two categories of stakeholders in your business.

Tim Berry and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the issues that are involved in successful business development, including some tips and examples of start-up opportunities on the small business radio program, The small Business Advocate Show.