Have you compared your 2010 plan to what actually happened? Jim Blasingame talks about evaluating what you planned and how you actually did in 2010 so you can determine how to make 2011 a more successful year.

Can granular planning help you get a business loan? Ed Abel joins small business expert, Jim Blasingame to reveal how to simplify the planning process beginning with short-term goals and then extending your horizon to include annual cash flow projections your banker will like.

Mind the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves. Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how granular planning will help eliminate crisis management, disastrous mistakes and improve your business's financial performance.

Don't make business planning a big deal. Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that many small businesses don’t take the time to plan because they don't break down big plans into smaller ones that require smaller decisions and result in smaller failures.

Do you ever need help taking the first step toward taking action? Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why just taking that first step is essential to problem solving, plus why you MUST know who your profile customer is.

In a fast marketplace, success comes to the efficient. Bruce Piasecki joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the power of efficiency that comes when you begin with frugality of time, capital, people and tangible assets.

How can you be competitive and frugal? Bruce Piasecki joins Jim Blasingame to discuss managing the tension between frugality and competitiveness as we attempt to create a sustainable business in a marketplace that's moving very fast.

Take initiative when encountering obstacles in your small business. Russell Bishop joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the three steps to successful workarounds, including control, influence and response.

Do you let obstacles stall your progress? Russell Bishop joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the concept of a "workaround" as a method of getting things done even when unexpected obstacles present themselves.

How does 2011 look for small businesses? Richard DeKaser joins Jim Blasingame to talk about next year's economy for small business, including increase productivity and efficiencies through technology and hiring.