The economy continues to languish and Bill talks with Jim about why and whether we should be concerned. They also talk about what the Fed will do with rates in the FOMC meeting. <br></["br"]>

How does a small business owner make plans for the future with all of the conflicting economic information? Bill talks with Jim about how to manage all of this effectively and make good decisions.

How's the economy doing these days? Ray joins Jim with a little bit of a dour attitude and some facts to support his demeanor.

The economy is moving forward, but not too fast, and Bill joins Jim to talk about what the small business respondents to his survey said about how the economy is doing.

How is the economy where you are? Sam joins Jim to talk about what his 700 partners have reported to him from across the nation about how the economy is in their area, and what he thinks things look like nationally.

Jim congratulates Richard on having been named the top economist in the U.S., by U.S.A. Today, as they talk about what impact the sub-prime lending meltdown will have on the economy. Richard also give his thoughts on how the economy will perform for the rest of the year.

What can small business owners learn from Wal-Mart? Bill joins Jim to talk about that, plus what we need to know about how to compete with any big box.

Bill talks with Jim about the fact that the sub-prime lending meltdown has been overblown, what small business owners are telling him about how the economy is doing, and what the Fed is going to do with interest rates

What does the global picture look like for women who want to start a business? Elaine joins Jim to talk about the most recent GEM report on women entrepreneurship, how much progress has been made since the last report, and what still needs to be done.

Sam joins Jim to report that the economy, according to the poll he takes of his 600+ professional managers around the country, is like Goldilocks and her favorite porridge, just right.