There are many ways to cut costs and find operating efficiencies besides cutting jobs. Bill Harrison joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how the economic recovery is progressing, plus tips and best practices for cutting costs.

Are there entrepreneurial opportunities can to be found in the current economic environment?Barry Griswell and Bob Jennings say yes, and they join Jim Blasingame to discuss how to use the adversity paradox to your advantage when planning your small business future.

How has the recession impacted consumer spending? Pam Danziger joins Jim Blasingame to explain how the country's economic situation is affecting the way we manage and spend money today and what our lifestyles will be like after the recession.

The most recent NFIB report of small business activity indicates this sector is still feeling the impact of the recession. Bill Dunkelberg reports on this with Jim Blasingame, plus they discuss the Tax Tea Parties and the general economy.

What behavior and policies lead to Wall Street betraying Main Street and capitalism itself? Gary Moore explains how this happened with Jim Blasingame, including events and dates.

How is the economy looking and when should small businesses expect the recovery to begin? Bill Brandt talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the key issues small business owners are facing in the economy, plus a Bill's thoughts on how President Obama is responding to them.

How and how much? Those are the two magic marketing questions small businesses are asking about marketing. Bob Bly joins Jim Blasingame with the answers in the form of perspectives, tips and best practices, especially with regard to paying for search words (pay-per-click) on a local basis. This is really good stuff for local small businesses.

How expensive will all of the new government regulations be as they trickle down to small businesses? Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to discuss this issue and others, such as auto bailout, the economy, the death of the Card Check bill, and other issues.

How is President Obama doing on domestic and foreign policy activity? Gov. du Pont joins Jim Blasingame to discuss several of the key policy initiatives and foreign relationships of his first 100 days in office.

The green arrows are mostly pointing upward on the Tatum Survey this month. Sam Norwood tells Jim Blasingame that while we've still got a long way to go to get out of this downturn, and while we still don't like the economic numbers, we've got to like the trend.