Focusing on what he calls "positive reality," Jim Blasingame talks about what he thinks is in store for small businesses in 2009 - the good, the bad and the ugly.

How creative does a small business need to be with its marketing in order to survive during a recession? Lois Geller joins Jim Blasingame with creative marketing tips, including how to avoid discounting.

Setting sales goals are critical for small business success, according to Don Cooper, as he and Jim Blasingame discuss the importance of having a structured sales goal setting process, including specific tips and best practices.

Should a small business focus on public relations even in a recession? Bill Glynn joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to survive the recession, including the need to have a public relations strategy.

What does a small business do to leverage the value of its brands during a recession? Tom Asacker joins Jim Blasingame to give some tips on small business branding in a challenging economic period.

Should your small business care what's happening on Twitter? Jeff Zbar and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the things to think about with regard to the social networking application, Twitter.

As he has done since 1997, Jim Blasingame broadcasts live on Christmas day, beginning with his thoughts on find a faith community and wrapping up with a reminder and a salute to our military men and women who are standing a post away from home on this day.

Broadcasting live on Christmas day, as he has done since 1997, Jim Blasingame and his Jewish friend, Andrew Sherman, celebrate what we all have in common, the power of tolerance and maintaining balance in our lives.

As he has done since 1997, Jim Blasingame broadcasts live on Christmas day. In this segment he begins by defending his reputation as a scrooge and wraps up by recognizing, thanking and praising our men and women who are standing a post, away from home, on Christmas day.

What if your marketing plan was laid out for you in advance? Ilise Benun joins Jim Blasingame to lay out the eight most important steps in your new marketing plan.