What percentage of small businesses are investor prospects? Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why such a tiny percentage of small businesses are ever going to be prospects to attract venture capital to grow.

How do you keep a recovery mindset while looking for new opportunity? John Dini talks to Jim Blasingame about keep a focus on surviving the economic recovery with a measured approach to taking advantage of growth opportunities.

What are the current challenges facing America's small businesses? From the U.S. Chamber's 2010 Small Business Summit, award-winning small business owner, Darlene Miller, talks with Jim Blasingame about how current government policies are negatively affecting her small business' ability to plan and grow.

How can you make your business more frugal AND competitive at the same time? Bruce Piasecki joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the art of competitive frugality, which helps you grow your business more profitably and efficiently and still establish a competitive advantage.

What is the future of online technology for your small business? Anita Rosen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to be successful in the three universes of small business: traditional, online and mobile.

Should your business have a corporate water strategy? Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to report on the politics and realities of water usage and stewardship, including the idea of having a corporate plan for water usage.

How does a small business maximize its "special sauce"? Eric Karjaluoto joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why small businesses should recognize that their "special sauce" is in the fact that what they do is not for everyone, just those who want that "sauce," and to be sure to charge enough for it.

What is the good, bad and ugly of a business planning contest? Tim Berry and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the reasons why a business planning contest can be beneficial, but also where these events fall short in helping you get ready for the real marketplace.

Are you maximizing the "special sauce" of your small business? Sarah Petty joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to maintain a boutique business mindset regardless of how big your business is.

What are the essential elements in a 21st century small business plan? Martin Zwilling joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the key components that your business plan should include, regardless of how you use it, for investors, bankers or just to manage your business.